HeliumGif

Whether you are chatting with online friends, browsing social networks or simply navigating the web, it is very unlikely that you don’t stumble upon at least a couple of GIFs. Short and to the point, GIFs can add a little burst of energy regardless of the content.

HeliumGif is a tool that provides a quick way to convert videos to looping content and that can be used by amateurs in casual conversations as well as marketers.

The tool doesn’t require installation, so simply download and you are ready to convert your first video. The interface is quite simple and consists of a single window where you can add the file and preview it.

In terms of options, you can set the size and duration of the GIF, as you can work with a single file at a time and doesn’t support batch processing. The developer points out that the default size is 8MB - the default for Discord - but there are other options there that may suit your needs and preferences. After that, you need to select the location for the new file and wait for the conversion, an operation that typically doesn’t take too long.

As far as compatibility goes, the program supports some of the most common video format files, including MP4 and MKV. As you probably hinted, it doesn’t work with RAW video files.

HeliumGif is an overall user-friendly utility that allows you to create GIFs that you can use both formally and informally. While you won’t have any issues in casual environments, if you are planning to employ it as part of your marketing recycling efforts, then perhaps you should consider enhancing the file via ffmpeg or other open-source tools.