You have a funny video clip on your phone. You want to share it on Discord, Twitter, or Slack as a reaction. But when you upload the video file, it doesn't auto-play. It sits there with a "Play" button. Or maybe the file is too big. You need a GIF. The GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is the language of the internet. It loops forever. It plays automatically. It has no sound. It is perfect for memes, reactions, and quick tutorials. But here is the problem: Video and GIF are opposites. Video files are modern, efficient, and smart. GIF files are ancient (from 1987), inefficient, and dumb. When you try to turn a modern video into an old GIF, things can go wrong fast. Files become huge. Colors look weird. The image gets grainy. This guide will teach you exactly how to bridge the gap between these two formats without ruining your clip. 1. What Is a Video to GIF Converter? A V ideo to GIF converter is a tool that takes a continuous video stream (like MP4, MOV, or AVI) and bre...