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Screen to GIF Recorder

Record a chosen screen area as a GIF up to 15 seconds in a desktop browser. Free screen recorder with shared-screen preview, region selection and text/logo watermarks.

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How to use

  1. Click Choose screen to share, then select a screen, window, or tab in the browser prompt.
  2. Drag a region in the preview and set text/logo watermarks.
  3. Click Start recording when ready. Stop and save keeps the recorded portion; Cancel creates no result.

Free to use, with no limit on how many times you use a tool. Larger files may take longer to process, depending on your device.

Record a short animation to explain your screen

Choose a screen, window or tab in the browser sharing dialog, then select a recording region in the preview. Useful for tutorials and short workflows.

Check text/logo watermarks and save settings before recording. Stop and save to download the recorded portion as a GIF.

When to use it

Record a short sequence in a work application, add explanatory text and share it as a GIF.

Not getting the result you expected?

If the screen is black, choose the source again and check for protected content. Allow browser permissions and hide sensitive windows and notifications before recording.

Frequently asked questions

Which browsers are supported?

Use desktop Chrome or Edge. Screen-sharing permission is required; support varies by device and browser.

How long can I record?

Record up to 15 seconds as GIF. To extract scenes from an existing long video, use Video Clips to GIFs.

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