How to Make a GIF Under 10MB from a Video
A 10MB GIF limit is common for chat apps, issue trackers, and forums. FastEdit helps you work toward that target by trimming the clip, resizing, lowering frame rate, and reducing colors, all locally in your browser.
Walkthrough
- 01
Open FastEdit
Go to fastedit.net. No account, watermark, or upload step is required.
- 02
Drop your video
Drag and drop your MP4, MOV, or WebM file into the editor. The file stays on your device.
- 03
Trim the clip aggressively
Use the timeline to keep only the action that matters. For a GIF under 10MB, aim for 2-5 seconds when possible.
- 04
Crop and resize
Crop away unused edges, then resize to the smallest dimensions that still read clearly. Around 480px wide is a good starting point.
- 05
Lower frame rate and colors
Set frame rate to 10-15 fps and reduce the GIF palette to 128 or 64 colors. Enable frame deduplication for static or screen-recorded clips.
- 06
Export and check size
Choose GIF output, export, and check the final size. If it is still over 10MB, trim shorter or reduce dimensions, frame rate, or quality before exporting again.
Small things worth checking
- Duration, dimensions, and frame rate multiply together. Reducing all three a little is usually better than crushing one setting too hard.
- Screen recordings can often go below 10MB with frame deduplication, 10-12 fps, and 480px width.
- If the GIF still misses the target, trim shorter before reducing quality further. Length usually matters more than tiny quality tweaks.
- Use animated WebP instead of GIF when the platform allows it. WebP is usually much smaller for the same clip.
- For readable UI demos, crop to the active window or panel before resizing so text stays legible.