Record GIF from screen without downloading anything
Make a GIF from a screen recording in seconds. This screen to GIF recorder is available to anyone online for quick GIF screen recordings. The time it takes for you to screen record a GIF should be equal to or less time it takes for your new GIF screen recording to play through once. Say goodbye to long processing times, and hello to creating GIFs from screen recordings quickly and easily.
How to Record a GIF
- Start a new project with the screen recorder
Open a blank project in Kapwing, and open the screen recorder by clicking on the “Record” tab in the left-hand sidebar.
- Set screen recording settings
Choose to record screen with a camera or microphone. Select the area where you want to record a GIF (computer window, tab, full screen, etc).
- Screen record a GIF and export
Start recording and trim your screen recording down to the section you want to turn into a GIF. Click “Export Project” and select “GIF” as the output format. Download your new GIF file, and you’re all set!
From screen to GIF, in seconds
Quickly create a GIF from screen recordings
Whether you need to record a GIF from your screen directly or take a screen recording to turn into a GIF, both are capable with Kapwing. This screen to GIF recorder gets you in and out of the editor in seconds. Once you’re finished screen recording a GIF, edit it further right then and there in the editor.
Screen capture GIFs to share easily with coworkers, friends, and others
Share GIF recordings easily with your own unique URL link. A simple copy-and-pasted link goes a long way online. Add coworkers, friends, and others to your workspace so they can leave comments, feedback, and collaborate on screen recordings you’ve created.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I record my screen to a GIF?
Screen capture GIFs using the Kapwing’s screen recorder online. Simply open the GIF recorder in your browser, select to record a window, tab, or full screen, then export as a GIF. Since Kapwing is an online video editor, you can also edit and trim screen recordings to the ideal GIF duration you want.
Is screen to GIF free?
Yes! We recommend using Kapwing to screen record GIFs, and turn screen recordings into GIFs. This is especially useful for professionals who want to demonstrate a task online or record content relating to a web browser. Kapwing provides you with your own URL link to easily share with others.
How do you screen record as a GIF in Chrome?
To screen record a GIF in Chrome, use an online screen recorder or a GIF recorder online. Rated 4.9 stars with over 5,000 Google reviews, we recommend using Kapwing to capture GIFs from a screen recording. Since Kapwing is an all-in-one video editor, you can record a GIF, edit, and save in your own personal workspace.
What's different about Kapwing?
Kapwing is free to use for teams of any size. We also offer paid plans with additional features, storage, and support.