Create GIFs from video

You can make an animated GIF from a video on your screen.

Record a GIF

  1. Open the video in the Photos, Files, or other media viewing app, and pause the video where you want to start the GIF.
  2. Open quick settings and tap GIF maker.
  3. Tap Start.

  4. Adjust the GIF's frame over the video:

    • To reposition the frame, drag .
    • To change frame size, drag the corners or sides.
    • To close, tap .

  5. To start recording tap .

    You can capture up to 15 seconds. To stop recording before that, tap .

View your GIF

Once you stop recording, your GIF will automatically play.

To view any time, open the Photos, Files, or other media viewing app, and look for the Screenshots folder.