Remove the Background From Any Video and Turn It Into a GIF
Upload your clip, remove the background, preview the animation, and download a clean transparent GIF.
Before / After
Upload Your Video
Drag & drop or choose a file · MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, or GIF · up to 100MB
Or paste a video URL
MP4 · WebM · GIF · direct linkDirect video link required (right-click → Copy video address). YouTube/TikTok page URLs aren't supported by their terms — download the clip first.
Need a regular GIF without transparency? Try Video to GIF →
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a cute cartoon cat bouncing in place, solid uniform green screen background #00FF00, evenly lit, no shadows on background, no green spill on subject, contained animation, subject stays centered in frame bounds, fixed camera, no camera movement, seamless perfect loop, first and last frame identical, clean CGI render, crisp studio lighting on subject, sharp silhouette
How it works
Step 1
Upload your clip
Drop in an MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, or GIF up to 100MB.
Step 2
AI removes the background
Use AI background removal or pick a color to key out, then fine-tune the edges.
Step 3
Preview and download your transparent GIF
Check the animation over a checkerboard, then download a clean transparent GIF.
Frequently asked questions
How to make a transparent GIF from a video?
Upload your clip above, trim it, and extract the frames. Then run AI background removal or click the background color to key it out, preview the animation, and download. That is how to make a transparent GIF from a video in a few minutes, right in your browser.
How to convert MP4 to a transparent GIF?
Drop your MP4 into the upload zone and follow the same steps: trim, extract frames, remove the background, and build the GIF. To convert MP4 to a transparent GIF with the cleanest edges, use a clip with a plain, evenly lit background. The result is an MP4 to GIF transparent background export that sits cleanly on any page.
How to convert WebM to a transparent GIF?
WebM files work exactly like MP4s: upload, remove the background, and export. If your WebM already has an alpha channel, you can convert WebM to a transparent GIF with little or no extra keying. WebM to GIF transparent conversion runs fully in your browser.
Does the GIF keep real transparency?
Yes. Does the GIF keep real transparency? It does: removed areas are fully transparent, so the GIF sits cleanly on any background. The GIF format only supports on/off transparency (no partial alpha), so very soft edges such as hair or smoke may look slightly hard.
What video formats are supported?
What video formats are supported: MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, and existing GIFs. Formats your browser cannot decode may fail to load, and you will see a message if that happens.
Is there a file size limit?
Yes, there is a file size limit of 100MB per upload. For long or high-resolution clips, trim to the part you need and lower the output width to keep the GIF small and fast.
Is it free?
Is it free? Yes. Color-key background removal, trimming, previewing, and downloading are free with no watermark. Some optional AI features elsewhere on the site use credits.
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