Make & Post YouTube GIF Comments
Turn any video clip into a GIF for free, right in your browser.
Then learn how to post GIFs in YouTube comments, and how to get your own GIF into the YouTube GIF picker.
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Free Video to GIF Maker
Pick a video, choose the moment, add a caption if you like, and download your GIF in seconds.
How to Post a GIF in YouTube Comments
GIF comments are available in the YouTube app on iPhone, iPad and Android, and are rolling out gradually, account by account.
Update the app
Install the latest version of the YouTube app from the App Store or Google Play.
Open the comments
Go to any video or Short and open its comment section.
Tap the GIF button
Tap the comment box, then tap the GIF option to open the GIF search.
Pick and post
Search for a GIF, tap the one you like, add text if you want, and post.
Want to Use Your Own GIF?
YouTube doesn't let you upload GIF files to comments. Every GIF comes from Tenor, Google's GIF library, so the way in is to publish your GIF on Tenor first.
Make your GIF
Create it with the free GIF maker above. Keep it short and clean.
Upload it to Tenor
Upload on tenor.com or in Tenor's GIF Keyboard app, and add a unique tag.
Wait for approval
Tenor says approval can take up to 48 hours. YouTube only shows GIFs rated for all audiences.
Search your tag
Search for your unique tag in YouTube's GIF picker and post it.
Why Use This GIF Maker
Built for quick reaction GIFs: simple controls, small files, and complete privacy.
Private by design
Videos are converted inside your browser. Nothing is uploaded to our servers.
Free, no watermark
No account, no sign-up and no watermark on your GIFs.
Meme captions
Add classic white-on-black caption text at the top or bottom.
Control the file size
Choose width, frame rate and quality to keep GIFs small enough to share.
Works on your phone
Runs in mobile Safari and Chrome, so you can make a GIF from a clip in your camera roll.
Trim to the moment
Set the exact start time and length, up to 10 seconds per GIF.
YouTube GIF Comments FAQ
Quick answers about GIF comments on YouTube and our GIF maker.
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