AVI to GIF
Choose your frame rate and target width, then convert your AVI video into a downloadable animated GIF — free, private, and processed entirely in your browser.
About the AVI to GIF Converter
Our free online AVI to GIF converter turns a legacy raw AVI file into an easily shareable animated GIF loop. It's perfect for pulling old screen recordings, camera clips, or archived footage into a format that plays instantly in chat apps, forums, and web pages — no video player required.
Unlike most online tools, conversion happens entirely inside your browser using the HTML5 video and Canvas APIs — your video is never uploaded to a server. That means it's fast, works without an internet round-trip, and keeps your files completely private and secure.
How to Convert AVI to GIF
Step 1
Upload your AVI video
Drag and drop an .avi video file, or choose one from your device.
Step 2
Choose frame rate and width
Pick a frame rate (FPS) and target width to balance animation quality against file size.
Step 3
Convert and download
Click "Convert to GIF" and download your looping animation instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the browser support playing the AVI file?
Most modern browsers can decode standard AVI containers, but some older codecs (like classic DivX or Xvid) aren't supported by browsers' built-in decoders. If your file can't be read, we show a clear error message so you know to re-export it to MP4 or WEBM, or open it in a desktop media player instead.
Are my files safe?
Yes. Everything — video decoding, frame capture, and GIF encoding — runs entirely locally in your browser. No video data ever leaves your computer.
Why convert AVI to GIF instead of just sharing the AVI?
AVI is a legacy container format that isn't well supported on the web — many chat apps, forums, and social platforms don't accept it at all. Converting to GIF turns your clip into a format that plays everywhere, no video player required.
What frame rate and width should I pick?
10 FPS at 320px is a good default for compact, widely-shareable GIFs. Bump the frame rate to 15 FPS for smoother motion, or the width to 480px or 640px for more detail — both trade off a larger file size.
Does it cost money?
No. The AVI to GIF converter is 100% free to use, with no registration or account required.