A free ezgif alternative with no file size cap
Ezgif caps how big a file you can upload. Here is an alternative where your video is never uploaded.
What ezgif does well
Ezgif.com is a free online GIF maker and toolset, with editing, effects and text overlays that go beyond simple conversion. It is a legitimate, long-running tool.
Why people look for an alternative
Ezgif is upload-based: as of October 2026, per ezgif.com/video-to-gif, its Video to GIF page lists a maximum file size of 200MB, which a longer or higher-resolution video can exceed easily, and limits the length you can convert depending on the frame rate.
The same page says uploaded files are automatically deleted 1 hour after upload; its other retention practices are covered in Is ezgif safe?.
What changes with a browser-based tool
Stayput's Video to GIF turns MP4, MOV and WebM clips into GIFs directly on your device, GIF to MP4 goes the other way, and crop image and compress image handle stills, all with no upload (your files stay on your device) and no size cap beyond what your device can hold in memory, and no advertising around the result.
Where ezgif still has the edge
Ezgif's frame-by-frame GIF editing, text overlays and effects are more specialized than what a browser conversion tool offers. For turning a clip into a GIF or back, or basic image edits, a browser tool, limited by your device’s memory (phones hold less), covers the common case.
Questions
What is ezgif's file size limit?
As of October 2026, per its Video to GIF page, ezgif lists a maximum file size of 200MB.
Is there a GIF maker with no upload size limit?
Yes, for video-to-GIF conversion specifically. A tool that encodes the GIF in your browser is limited by your device's memory rather than a fixed upload cap.
How long does ezgif keep uploaded files?
As of October 2026, its Video to GIF page says uploaded files are automatically deleted 1 hour after upload.
Can I make a GIF without uploading the video?
Yes, a browser-based converter like Stayput's Video to GIF processes the clip on your device, and your browser's network panel shows the video is not uploaded.