This app converts your video into a plain GIF. If you want to add elements like captions or stickers, use GIPHY instead.

You can also use a live photo if you prefer.

You can also use a live photo if you prefer.

Find and view your GIF from the Photos app.

Find and view your GIF from the Photos app.

You can also use this method to convert Live Photos into GIFs. [1] X Research source If you don’t want to convert the file format to GIF, you can instead loop your Live Photo so it looks like a GIF. To do this, tap to share your Live Photo from Gallery, then select the “Bounce/Loop” feature. Once the photo plays all the way through, it will restart again, giving it that GIF look without changing the file format.

The video will begin playing again as it opens in the Video player.

Tap the arrow to change the direction of the video playback for your GIF. For example, if your video is of someone cannonballing into a lake, tap the arrow until it points backward and the GIF will look like someone cannonballing out of a lake and onto land.

Use this method to convert a video into a GIF that you already have on your phone or capture a new video. Log in if prompted.

Tap the different icons along the bottom to add captions, filters, stickers, or trim the GIF.

Adobe claims this is free and easy to use, however you do need to be signed in to use the service. You can make an account for free. This is probably the fastest way to make a GIF if the video file is located on your computer.

This method accepts movie files that are in MP4, MOV, and WebM format. You’ll need to be logged in to create a GIF. You can log in or create a new, free account.

If the video you want to save as a GIF isn’t on your phone or computer, but is instead something like a YouTube video, select Any URL instead and paste the video’s address.

Drag and drop the yellow bars to adjust your GIF’s start and stop timing. Click or tap Continue to Decorate to make your GIF.

In each tab, you can select different aspects such as the animation of your element, so don’t be afraid to click around! Click Continue to Upload to proceed.

Also include tags of anything you want to tag! For example, you might want to share any brands that really hold up or prove their worth in your video. Decide if you want your GIF to be private or public.

Once done, you’ll see your GIF’s GIPHY page. You can share it, embed it, or add it to your collection. Tap the pencil icon that appears when you hover your mouse over the video to edit your GIF’s privacy or other info.