AVI, Windows’ classic video
AVI is a 1990s Microsoft video format, common in old cameras and old files.
Strengths: Classic desktop players open it.
Limits: Browsers and phones do not play it, and it is usually large; here it is read with ffmpeg.
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Convert AVI to GIF
Turn your AVI files into GIF in seconds. Everything happens in your browser: nothing is uploaded to any server.
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Drag your files here
Or paste them with Ctrl+V. They never leave your device.
Why convert AVI to GIF?
Browsers and phones do not play it, and it is usually large; here it is read with ffmpeg. As a GIF it shows in any old or new program, with 256 colours.
About the formats
GIF, 256-colour images
GIF is a veteran format limited to 256 colours, with single-level transparency and animation.
Strengths: It works everywhere and suits simple drawings, icons and short animations.
Limits: Photos lose a lot of colour; here only the first frame of an animated GIF is converted.
How to convert AVI to GIF
- 1Drop your AVI files in the box, paste them or pick them from your device.
- 2Check that the target is GIF and open the options if you want to adjust it.
- 3Press “Convert” and download each GIF, or all of them in a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Is my AVI uploaded to a server to turn it into GIF?
No. The AVI to GIF conversion runs entirely in your browser, with code downloaded from this site and executed on your device. You can check it in the Network tab of the developer tools or by going offline after the page loads.
Why is the GIF bigger than the AVI?
GIF is a 1987 image format that stores each frame almost whole with only 256 colours. To make it lighter, trim the clip, lower the width or use 10 frames per second.
Is there a size limit?
Up to 2 GB and 3 hours of video on desktop; on mobile, 500 MB and 30 minutes (AVI: 1 GB and 1 hour on desktop). If it is over, you are told before it starts and can trim it.
Can I convert several AVI files at once?
Yes. Drop as many AVI files as you like: several are converted at the same time, depending on your processor cores, and when they finish you can download each GIF or all of them in a ZIP.