Direct GIF output
Record straight to animated GIF—no MP4 middle step or FFmpeg conversion.
Free Online Screen to GIF
Record your screen, tab, or window directly as an animated GIF in your browser—free, no install, no upload. Perfect for bug reports, tutorials, and Slack/Discord demos. Download GIF instantly; everything stays on your device.
Webcam overlay
Optional picture-in-picture camera bubble in the GIF.
Choose a screen, window, or tab to share. Frames are captured locally and saved as GIF when you stop—no video upload.
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Space pause/resumeEsc stop & save
Your GIF recordings will appear here after you stop. Preview and download each clip—nothing is uploaded.
Your GIF recordings
Recorded locally in your browser — GIFs never leave your device. Need MP4, audio, or longer captures? Try our Screen Recorder or the Windows desktop app.
Why Use This Free Screen to GIF?
Capture screen clips as GIF for bug reports, docs, and chat—no converter step required.
Screen, window, or tab
Use your browser’s native share picker—ideal for demos and support tickets.
Privacy-first
Frames and GIF encoding run on your device only. Videoradius never receives your screen.
How to Record Screen to GIF Online in 3 Steps
From share picker to downloadable GIF—in minutes.
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Choose settings
Set GIF width, frame rate, and max length. Optional webcam overlay and countdown.
2
Record
Click Start Recording GIF, pick what to share, then pause or stop when finished.
3
Download GIF
Preview your animated GIF and download—ready for Slack, Discord, or docs.
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Process files instantly in your browser — 100% free, no installation, and no registration required.
Screen to GIF FAQ
Answers to common questions about recording screen directly as GIF.
Is this Screen to GIF tool free?
Yes. Record screen to GIF at no cost without creating an account. Everything runs in your browser.
Does it upload my screen?
No. Frames are captured and encoded to GIF locally on your device. Nothing is sent to Videoradius servers.
Can GIF include audio?
GIF is silent by design. For screen recordings with audio, use our Screen Recorder (WebM output).
How long can I record?
Choose 15, 30, or 60 seconds max. Longer GIFs use more memory—480 px width at 10 FPS is recommended.
Which browsers are supported?
Latest Chrome, Edge, or Firefox on desktop. Screen capture requires a secure context (HTTPS or localhost).
Need MP4 Screen Recording with Audio?
Use our free online Screen Recorder for WebM with system audio and mic, or the Windows app for 4K and MP4 export.