WebM to GIF Converter
Turn WebM clips — screen recordings, web downloads, OBS captures — into GIFs without uploading them anywhere.
Drop a video to start
Choose videoMP4 · MOV · WEBM · AVI · MKV · up to 200 MB
WebM is the open video format of the web — it is what many screen recorders, browser extensions, and tools like OBS produce. It plays in browsers, but it is not accepted everywhere a GIF is, so converting opens up where you can post it.
WebM uses the VP8 and VP9 codecs, both decoded by the FFmpeg engine running in your browser. Load a clip, trim it, optionally add a caption, and export a GIF — with no round trip to a server.
Great for screen recordings and demos
The most common WebM in the wild is a screen recording — a bug repro, a feature demo, a how-to. GIF is the perfect delivery format for those because it autoplays inline in a README, a GitHub issue, or a chat without anyone clicking play.
Trimming matters most here: recordings are full of setup and dead air. Cut to just the action and the GIF stays small and to the point.
Keeping screen text legible
Fine UI text is where GIF's 256-colour limit shows most. The fix is counter-intuitive: keep the width high (or Original) so characters keep their shape, and spend your size budget there rather than on frame rate.
A screen demo reads fine at 10–15 FPS, so lowering the frame rate is usually free quality. Turn on Optimize palette as well to hold onto as much sharpness as the format allows.
How to convert WebM to GIF
- 1
Drop your .webm clip
Drag in a recording or download. It reads into memory locally — nothing is uploaded.
- 2
Trim the dead air
Screen recordings have a lot of setup time. Cut to just the action with the timeline handles.
- 3
Add a caption (optional)
Labelling a bug repro or a demo? Add a draggable text caption before you export.
- 4
Convert and download
Save your GIF — perfect for a README, a ticket, or a chat thread.
Recommended WebM-to-GIF settings
Biased toward legible screen and UI recordings.
| For | Width | FPS | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| UI / screen demo | Original or 720px | 15 | Keeps text legible; FPS is plenty |
| Quick bug repro | 640px | 10 | Small and fast to share in a ticket |
| Smooth cursor motion | 640px | 20 | Higher FPS only when motion matters |
Tips for better WebM → GIF results
- Both VP9 and the older VP8 WebM files are supported.
- For crisp UI and screen-recording GIFs, keep the original width and lower the FPS instead.
- 15 FPS is plenty for most screen demos and keeps the file size down.
WebM to GIF — FAQ
Can I convert an OBS or screen-recording WebM to GIF?
Yes — that is one of the most common uses. Trim out the idle time and the result is a tidy GIF for docs or bug reports.
Does it support VP9 WebM files?
Yes, both VP9 and the older VP8 are decoded by the embedded FFmpeg engine.
Why does my screen-recording GIF look soft?
GIF's 256-colour limit softens fine text. Keep the width high and enable palette optimization to preserve as much sharpness as the format allows.
Is WebM to GIF really free with no watermark?
Yes — unlimited conversions, no account, no watermark, and nothing is uploaded.