[Aristocrates]

Could someone please tell me how I can convert a video file into a .GIF image?

I'm trying to convert a video file (that I took on my cell) into a .gif image. The file is 141 kb and is currently marked under .3gp (ie: the video file is saved as dancing.3gp) which is how it was imported from my cell onto the computer. Hope this information helps.

[KBA]

What I use for turning videos into GIFs is called Camtasia studio. There's a free trial at http://techsmith.com...mtasiatrial.asp

It's mainly a screen recording/video editing program, but it's great for creating GIFs from a video clip. Although I doubt it will recognize that format, you'd probably have to do a screen capture to import it (Not that you'd lose any quality).

[Aristocrates]

thanks

worked great, but you were right, I had to convert the 3gp format into AVI by installing ANOTHER program and a codek pack...but it's done now! lol

[Dr Haisook]

SUPER © is free and can do that. It's very sophisticated too btw; you could convert between numerous video formats.

[gefren]

If you still need it, I want to advise to you the program I use - Video UserPic. It's not a free tool, but has a trial version.

[rhyknow]

I haven't tried it, but i would assume it'd be possible capturing each seperate frame of the movie, then putting each frame as an animation frame in Adobe Imageready?

[Bugaga]

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If you still need it, I want to advise to you the program I use - Video UserPic. It's not a free tool, but has a trial version.

Hello! I always use UserPic!! really good prog!!!

[GreyWeather]

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thanks

worked great, but you were right, I had to convert the 3gp format into AVI by installing ANOTHER program and a codek pack...but it's done now! lol

What program and codek did you d/l?

[kenshinx]

try Total Video Converter lots of choice to convert and simple

[Bugaga]

Hi!! I want to share with you, guys...
I found an excellent prog - Video UserPic . it converts video files to gif ! you can make your own avatars !! I think it'll be helpful to all =)

[FootBeef]

I've ben trying to find a way to edit GIF's. I wanted to remove the first three frames of my avatar so it moved more smoothly but I don't have photoshop. Are there any editing programs for OS X that are free?

[Paper]

Hello
i prefer use to VidGif.It's convert video to gif.I use it long time and I haven't problem with it

[JustNormal]

I have a question too. I took a short video with my Kodak camera today, and also used the audio for an EVP which I got. The file is too large for this site. Is there an easy way to just post it? JN

[purplepanzer]

You can create animated GIFs using Avidemux/GIMP, both of which are FOSS (free/open source software), and multi-platform.

• Install avidemux (here) and GIMP (Windows here Mac here and I shouldn't have to tell linux users what to do)
• Open avidemux and then open up your source video
• Use the bottom scrolling bar to go to where you want the GIF to begin
• Press the A: button under the title "Selection" (bottom right)
• Use the bottom scrolling bar to go to where you want the GIF to end
• Press the B: button under the title "Selection" (bottom right)
• On the left hand side, where it says Video, click the drop down list of all the codecs. Choose MPEG-4 ASP (Xvid4)
• Move two buttons down, and click it (filters)
• Near the center is an option called "Resize", double click it
• Use the bottom scrolling bar on the window that pops up to resize the video (It uses percent, and starts at 100)
• Once you got it resized to however small you want the GIF, click Ok, then click Close, which brings you back to the main window
• Click File > Save > Save Video
• Open the video you just saved and click File > Save > Save Selection As JPEG Images (you're going to want to save the images in a directory of their own, or it will get very messy)
• Close avidemux and use GIMP to open the very first JPEG
• In the window with your JPEG in it, click File > Open as Layers, and open every other JPEG (shift-click)
• Click Filter > Animation > Optimize (For GIF)
• Click File > Save As, and choose GIF, then make sure it is animated

This post has been edited by purplepanzer: 21 June 2008 - 03:12 AM

[Mary-Anne]

There is another way, a rudimentary way actually. I open the picture with my picture viewer, I switch to full screen if the resolution is good and I hit printscreen. I go to a image manipulation program, paste it and save it as .jpg.
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