Some users, seeing beautifully designed dynamic profiles on the forums, are asking quite a logical question: “How to make a gif (GIF animation) yourself?”. There are plenty of tools for implementing this enterprise on the Web: some are simple but less effective, while others need to be mastered, but the result will exceed all expectations. You can also find something in between.
So, let's try to figure out how to make a gif and what it will take. Consider some of the most popular programs that have distinguished themselves by their effectiveness. As a base for gifs we will consider any video.
Giphy GIF Maker
This is a fairly simple, convenient, free and at the same time effective web program. You can make a gif using it using a video taken on the popular YouTube service. The program interface is in English, but any beginner will understand the basic controls.
Before you make a gif, you must insert a link to the video in the search bar, and after downloading select the segment you are interested in by setting the digital value "from and to". If desired, you can sign tags and add some notes.
Imgflip
Another foreign service, but already more complex unlike the previous one. The process of creating a GIF is the same: copy the link, indicate the number frames and wait until the process is complete.
The program allows you to resize the resulting image, crop off any unnecessary parts, remove logos, change the playback speed, etc. The only thing worth warning is that the service is shareware. That is, the basic version has limited functionality, and all restrictions are removed from the paid one.
For fans of the trial version, it’s enough, but for those who want to do everything in the highest class and do not accept half measures, they will have to pay about 600 rubles each month for a license.
Photoshop
This is a real monster where you can create anything with images and video clips. Before you make a gif, you should caution those who want "here and now" that this will not work with Photoshop. The program has a rather high entry threshold and you can’t master it anyhow.
If you are approximately familiar with one of the Adobe products, then dealing with the application will not be difficult. In other cases, you will have to pore over the manuals and study the instructional videos. But if you spend enough time on the program, then you will be rewarded with perfect gifs that any forum users or participants in any chat will envy.
“Photoshop” allows you to import a video file right from the menu and frame by frame (“File” - “Import” - “Video frames in layers”). Then, in the toolbar, you need to select the necessary time period for the future gif. If you wish, you can apply some effects among hundreds available, change the background, add sound, in general, arrange everything that can be done with the video.