How to Convert MP4 to GIF with Photoshop

How to Convert MP4 to GIF with Photoshop

In addition to professional software and online tools, another way for converting MP4 videos to GIF is using Photoshop app. Developed by Adobe Systems, Photoshop is a photo editing, creating and graphic design program. It is available for Windows as well as Mac systems and the process is quick. The program supports a number of formats for GIF creation including MP4, AVI, M4V, MOV, AVI, and MPEG.

Steps on How to Convert MP4 to GIF with Photoshop:

Step 1: Download, install and open the Photoshop app on your PC/Mac. Click File > Import > Video Frames to Layers. A new pop-up window will open. Browse and choose the video that you want to convert to GIF and click Load to add.

Step 2: As the video is loaded into the program, choose the range that you want to import. You can select from beginning to end or a selected range. Click OK to confirm and then Continue from the pop-up window.

Step 3: The frames will be added to the program as the layers which you can edit, add effect, or delete as needed. When editing is complete, go to File > Save for Web and Devices.

Step 4: A Save window will appear, from where choose the settings before you export the GIF animation. You can choose the size, quality, and looping options. There is also an option to preview the created GIF before saving it.

Step 5: once all settings are done, click Save to start the process of exporting GIF.