Create animated GIFs to share special moments—whether in a marketing campaign or a group chat. With Descript’s free GIF maker and integrated stock library, you can turn images or any video into a shareable GIF on all your favorite platforms, in any size.
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Open a new video project
Start a new video project in Descript’s free GIF maker and bring in the video or image files you plan to convert into a GIF by dragging and dropping them. You can also click the Media icon to browse our built-in library of images, videos, and GIFs. Then, click the Aspect Ratio & video settings icon on the canvas to set your GIF’s dimensions: portrait, landscape, square, or custom.
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Create your GIF from images or videos
Select any layer to resize, rearrange, edit, or apply effects. Since GIFs don’t have audio, consider adding text by clicking the Text icon to include static or animated captions. On the right side of the screen, choose your font style, size, and any text animations.
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Trim and export your GIF
Timing matters with GIFs, so use the multi-track timeline editor to trim or adjust your images, clips, and text. You can use the Blade tool (‘B’) to cut your media layers, or drag the start and end points of your clips or images. When everything looks right, go to Publish > Export to download your GIF.
Create GIFs from images or videos
Descript includes all the tools you need to become a capable GIF creator. Convert automatic transcripts into captions that communicate your message without audio. Remove or change backgrounds with the Green Screen effect. Apply watermarks using customizable templates. There are many ways to enhance your animated GIFs.
Stock library of premium GIFs and GIF stickers
Descript provides a built-in library of videos, images, GIFs, and GIF stickers, including popular memes and cultural references. Any custom GIFs you make can be stored in the cloud for simple reuse in future projects.
Control export size and quality settings
Decide on the quality, resolution, frame rate, and other export factors so your GIF is fine-tuned for any social media platform. You can even export your GIF as a looping video to include audio, since Descript acts as a full video editor, not just an online free GIF maker.
Descript is an AI-driven audio and video editing app that lets you edit full videos and create GIFs from images.
Video editing
Merge your footage, add subtitles or captions, and edit them as easily as text in a doc.
Stock media library
Access an extensive collection of stock content—including videos, images, and audio. You can quickly enhance any project with these royalty-free assets.
Templates
Browse a variety of ready-made or custom templates for tasks like podcast clips or caption overlays.
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How can I use the GIFs made with Descript?
GIFs created in Descript work well for enhancing your online content. For instance, embed them in blog posts, post them to social media channels, or include them in presentations. They can also bring a visual edge to email campaigns.
Does Descript have a GIF library I can use?
Descript is connected to the GIPHY library with thousands of unique and trending GIFs. Adding pre-made GIFs is a quick way to enrich a project without starting from scratch. The library includes plenty of themes and is free to use in your projects.
What's the difference between GIFs and GIF stickers?
GIFs are often short, looping video clips for expressing reactions or feelings. GIF stickers have transparent backgrounds that make them easy to layer over other visuals.
Can I add text or other edits to GIFs with Descript?
Descript enables you to incorporate text, adjust timing, crop, and apply various edits. It’s a straightforward way to refine an existing GIF or align it with specific brand messaging.
Can I add sound to a GIF, then export it as video?
Typically, GIFs don’t support audio. However, in Descript, you can attach sound to your GIF and export it as a video file, making it more engaging for social media or presentations.
