Turn a screen recording into a GIF

A short looping GIF is often the clearest way to show a bug, a fix or one interaction in a doc, an issue or a pull request. Supercut records your screen, lets you keep only the seconds that matter, and exports a GIF from the same timeline, all on your own machine. Record just a region if only part of the screen is interesting, and the file stays small without any extra work.

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Trim to 0:03 to 0:07 and export a GIF

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GIFMP4WebM

How it works

  1. 1

    Record just the part you need

    Capture a screen, a window, a tab, or a region you draw. A tight region is the single biggest thing you can do to keep a GIF small and readable.

  2. 2

    Trim to the moment

    The take lands on the timeline already framed. Cut it down to the interaction itself, and drop the setup and the pause at the end.

  3. 3

    Export a GIF

    Choose GIF on export. Supercut renders the same timeline it previews and converts it in one pass on your device, so the GIF and an mp4 of the same edit can never disagree.

Tips

  • Record a region, not the whole display, GIF size follows pixel count.
  • Keep it under a few seconds so it loops rather than plays.
  • Start on the click and end on the result, cut everything either side.
  • Export an mp4 as well if the same clip ever needs sound.

Why it stays private

Supercut decodes, edits and exports your video entirely in your browser with WebAssembly. Your footage is never uploaded, the only thing that leaves your device is the text of your prompt, so the AI knows what edit to plan. Read more in our Privacy Policy.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I keep the GIF file small?

Three things do most of the work: record a region rather than the whole screen, trim to a few seconds, and export smaller than full resolution. GIF has no modern compression to fall back on, so length and pixel count are what decide the size.

Can I record only part of my screen?

Yes. Region capture lets you record a rectangle instead of a whole display, which is usually what you want for a GIF that will be viewed inline in a doc or an issue.

Do GIFs keep the audio?

No. The GIF format has no audio track at all. If your recording needs sound, export an mp4 instead, or export both from the same edit.

Can I convert a screen recording I already have?

Yes. Drop an existing recording in and convert it the same way, or use the video to GIF tool if you just want the conversion on its own.

Is my recording uploaded to convert it?

No. Recording and conversion both run on your device, so nothing is uploaded and there is no server copy of whatever was on your screen.

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