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Nowadays, numerous programs are available to help you create GIFs or convert from video to GIF. However, these tools may not guarantee the desired output quality. Therefore, the following guide on how to convert video to GIF using Photoshop will assist you in preserving the best file quality when transitioning from video to dynamic images.GIF animation is a widely used format, resembling a video but without sound, and the image quality is significantly reduced. Nevertheless, nowadays, you can convert video to GIF using Photoshop with better image quality while still ensuring the lowest possible image file size.
How to Convert Video to GIF using Photoshop
Preparation:
- Download and install Adobe Photoshop. For the latest version, visit the official Photoshop website.
- Ensure you have the newest version of QuickTime installed. Download QuickTime from its official source.
Execution:
Step 1: Launch Adobe Photoshop 32-bit version. In the toolbar, select File ->Import ->Video Frames to Layers... (Note: This feature is not available in the 64-bit version and without QuickTime installed).
Step 2: Open the Load window, locate the video file you want to convert to a Gif.
Step 3: After loading the video, Photoshop displays the Import Video To Layers window. Here you have two options to determine the gif image duration: From Beginning To End (matching the original video length) or Selected Range Only (custom duration). If you choose the second option, hold down the Shift key and left-click on the start + end points on the video timeline. Then press OK when you've finished customizing.
Step 4: It will take a short time for Photoshop to convert your video into multiple layers. Here you can edit each layer, such as adding text to the image in Photoshop or making other adjustments.
Step 5: To convert the video to a Gif using Photoshop, you need to export the image layers to Gif format. Click on the File menu ->Save for Web & Devices... or press the keyboard shortcut Alt + Shift + Ctrl + S
Step 6: In the Save for Web & Devices window, choose the GIF format as shown below.
Step 7: Below, in the Image Size section, select the dimensions of the GIF file using W for Width and H for Height. After customization, press Save to save the file.
Step 8: Choose the storage folder and file name, then press Save.
After successfully converting the video to a Gif using Photoshop, you can open the Gif file with various tools or browsers like Google Chrome to check image quality. Opening it on Google Chrome usually provides a better quality view.
Using Photoshop to convert video to Gif is not only easy and quick but also allows you to convert any file or video format into a dynamic Gif image with just a few simple steps.
Moreover, Photoshop not only assists in converting existing videos to GIFs but also serves as an excellent design tool for creating amusing animated GIFs manually. Additionally, you can leverage various online tools to create animated images without the need to install software on your computer.
In addition, while using Photoshop, you may encounter unexpected Photoshop errors. To understand the reasons and solutions for fixing Photoshop errors, you can explore the causes and remedies. Some errors have been discussed in articles on Mytour.
