GIF

Convert a video segment into a lightweight GIF animation.

f_gif converts a video into a GIF. Combine it with the trim tokens so_, eo_, and d_ to control which segment becomes the GIF, and with w_ to set the output width.

f_gif returns a GIF image, not video. Reference the result with an <img> tag rather than a <video> element.

How to use it?

Add f_gif to the URL. On its own it converts the full video; add trim tokens to capture a segment.

Token	What it does
f_gif	Converts the output to GIF
so_	Optional start offset in seconds, e.g. so_5
eo_	Optional end offset in seconds, e.g. eo_10
d_	Optional duration in seconds, e.g. d_10

Full Video to GIF

https://assets.autorender.io/LOKVTtKVGb/f_gif,w_400/doc/skateboarding.mp4

Trim by duration (so_5, d_10)

https://assets.autorender.io/LOKVTtKVGb/f_gif,so_5,d_10,w_400/doc/skateboarding.mp4

Trim by end offset (so_5, eo_10)

https://assets.autorender.io/LOKVTtKVGb/f_gif,so_5,eo_10,w_400/doc/skateboarding.mp4

We recommend trimming with d_ and setting a width with w_ (e.g. f_gif,so_5,d_10,w_400) because GIF file size grows fast with both length and dimensions. Use GIFs for silent previews in lists and cards where full video controls are not needed.

Next steps

Trim

Pick the exact segment before converting to GIF.

Resize & aspect ratio

Control GIF dimensions with width, height, and ratio.