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Free GIF Tools compared with switchfile
DetailFree GIF Tools logo Free GIF Toolsswitchfile logo switchfile
What it doesConvert videos to animated GIFs in your browser with no watermarks or sign-up File conversion API that works as a drop-in CloudConvert replacement or simple API
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: 50 files a day with up to 1 GB per file, no account needed. Starter: €9 a month for 2,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Pro: €39 a month for 10,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Scale: €149 a month for 50,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Credit pack: 1,0
Key features
  • Convert MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, OGG, and AVI videos to animated GIFs
  • Trim videos up to 15 seconds maximum length
  • Adjust frames per second (FPS) and resolution for smooth animations
  • Crop and edit videos before conversion
  • Rotate and flip videos in any direction
  • Add text and animations with over 50 fonts and 20+ effects
  • 100% private browser-based processing with WebAssembly
  • Real-time preview of changes before download
  • Download high-quality GIFs with no watermarks
  • CloudConvert-compatible API endpoint with same jobs, tasks and webhooks
  • Simple API with one request and file returned directly
  • Support for import/url, import/upload, import/base64, convert and export/url tasks
  • Signed webhooks for job.finished, job.failed, conversion.finished and conversion.failed
  • Sandbox mode for testing without using credits
  • Support for video, audio, image, document, ebook, markdown, HTML, font and archive formats
  • Files up to 10 GB on paid plans
  • API keys available for free accounts
What makes it different
  • All processing happens locally in your browser with no files uploaded to servers
  • Completely free with no sign-up, no subscriptions, and no hidden fees
  • No watermarks on exported GIFs
  • Lightning-fast conversion using advanced compression algorithms
  • Works on smartphones, tablets, and desktops without installation
  • Drop-in replacement for CloudConvert: swap one URL and API key, keep all existing code
  • Simpler alternative with one request and direct file return
  • EU processing and automatic file deletion after 24 hours
  • API access available on free accounts
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)7 +2 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)340
Referring domains (Majestic)1000

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