Gifski converts videos into GIF files using the Gifski encoder in a macOS app.
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Gifski converts video files into GIF animations through a macOS app for its encoder.
About Gifski
Gifski is a macOS app that converts video files into GIF animations. It uses the gifski encoder, which the site describes as using pngquant's cross-frame palettes and temporal dithering to encode GIFs efficiently. The homepage says users drag a video into the app, set start and end points, and export a GIF.
The site states that Gifski uses thousands of colors per frame so that gradients stay smooth instead of showing banding. Reviews on the homepage mention cropping and frame rate adjustment, and the source describes the app as supporting multiple video formats. The homepage also invites users to test the next major version through TestFlight. Pricing is not confirmed in the source, and the source does not state whether the app is open source.
Key features
- Drag-and-drop conversion of a video file into a GIF
- Adjustable start and end points for trimming a clip
- Support for multiple video formats, according to the site
- Encoding with thousands of colors per frame to reduce banding
- Cross-frame palettes and temporal dithering from the gifski encoder
- Cropping and frame rate adjustment, as mentioned in user reviews
Best for: Mac users who want to turn short video clips into GIFs through a simple drag-and-drop interface.
Good for
- The site describes a clean, simple interface.
- The site states that its encoding keeps gradients smooth with thousands of colors per frame.
- Reviews on the homepage describe the app as easy to use.
Watch out for
- A user review says playback speed is limited to fixed options such as 1, 1.5, and 2, with no custom speed.
- A user review requests a batch option for encoding several videos at once.
Gifski at a glance
- Website
- sindresorhus.com/gifski
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Mac Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- iOS, macOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Gifski FAQ
Can I trim a video before converting it to a GIF?
Yes. The homepage says you can adjust the start and end points before creating the GIF.
How can I test upcoming versions of Gifski?
The homepage invites users to help test the next major version of Gifski on TestFlight.
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