: How to convert a video file into an animated GIF in Photoshop? I was trying to convert an MP4 into an animated GIF for an answer on here. I tried opening the file directly in Photoshop,

@Pierce403

You may follow the steps below.


Launch the Photoshop.
Go to "Files" > "Import" > "Video Frame to Layers".
Click "File" > "Save for Web" then choose "GIF" in the right part of
the dialogue.


Just like the pic shows, it’s quite easy. I learned this trick from a Google plus sharing. Maybe you can learn more details from it.

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@Kevin459

To Convert the Video File into a Compatible Structure for the Animated GIF File Format


Open Photoshop without opening the video file.
Go to File → Import → Video Frames to Layers.


In the options that appear, make sure the "Make Frame Animation" checkbox is ticked.



At this stage you can also select only a specified range of the video and only import every 2nd, 3rd, 4th, nth frame. Useful for many reasons, the most obvious being to reduce file size.


To Save / Output an Animated GIF from the Generated Frames


Go to File → Save for Web... (or File → Export → Save for Web (Legacy)... in newer versions)
Choose one of the GIF options from the preset menu, or choose the GIF option in the dropdown list underneath the presets and adjust the options based on your needs.


Click "Save", give it a name, and enjoy.

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