Convert MKV to GIF
Choose your MKV file and get a GIF file in seconds. Nothing leaves your device.
Converter
- FilesOne or many, images and videos mixed
- FolderEvery matching file inside, subfolders included
- ArchiveZIP, RAR, 7z or TAR: convert the contents or the archive itself
Drop files, folders or archives here
Unsupported files are skipped. Nothing is uploaded.
Everything runs in your browser. Files are not uploaded.
About this conversion
The clip becomes a looping animated image, a good fit for short excerpts and reactions.
Good to know
Animated images get large quickly; reduce frame rate or width for smaller files.
Animated images have no sound, so the audio is dropped.
GIF is limited to 256 colors, so gradients may look banded.
How it works
This conversion uses ffmpeg compiled to WebAssembly. It is loaded only when needed and runs in a background thread.
Your browser can
- Built-in image codecs
- Hardware video (WebCodecs)
- Multiple threads
- Create AVIF natively
If something is missing, the conversion takes a little longer but still works.
About MKV (Matroska Video)
MKV is a flexible open container that holds any number of video, audio and subtitle tracks.
- Movie archives
- Videos with several languages
- Screen recordings (OBS)
About GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
GIF is the classic format for short looping animations, limited to 256 colors.
- Plays animations everywhere
- Simple transparency
- Universally supported
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Frequently asked questions
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser with local code. Your files never leave your device, and there is no upload.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no limit on our side, but your browser memory is. Images work for very large files; for videos, files above a few hundred megabytes can fail on devices with little memory.
Will the quality suffer?
That depends on the target format and settings. Use the quality option to balance size and detail; lossless targets keep everything the source contained.
Which browsers are supported?
Current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari. Fast hardware paths are used where available, with a compatible fallback otherwise.