# GIF Maker

> Create animated GIFs from existing video file(s) or images!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/gif-maker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gif-maker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `gif-maker`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** keller
- **Category:** web-development,appearance,photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 465
- **Weekly downloads:** 13
- **Rating:** 2.88 / 5 (8 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.1.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-08
- **First published:** 2019-12-14
- **Size:** 50 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/gif-maker/)
- **Website:** [https://mybrowseraddon.com/gif-maker.html](https://mybrowseraddon.com/gif-maker.html)

## Description

GIF Maker is a user-friendly Chrome extension that allows you to create animated GIFs directly within your browser. Using existing video files or images as input, you can effortlessly generate GIFs by clicking the 'Make GIF' button. The extension offers customizable settings before creation, including adjusting the default GIF size from 300x300 pixels to your preferred dimensions.

Powered by the open-source JavaScript library gifshot, GIF Maker ensures smooth and efficient GIF creation. Once your GIF is ready, you can easily download it to your device via the 'Download' button. The user interface includes a reload option to quickly reset the app in case of errors. For bug reports or feature requests, users can visit the extension's homepage and provide feedback to enhance the tool.

## Rankings

- #5,193 — Overall
- #4 — gif
- #21 — exist
- #74 — take
- #88 — marker
- #141 — create

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `contextMenus`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users find the GIF Maker add-on simple and efficient with flexible format options and good resolution settings. However, multiple reviews mention it does not operate entirely within the browser, requiring source videos to be downloaded first, which complicates usage for those seeking an online-only converter. A few users also report that the add-on does not work properly.

### Pros

- Simple and efficient to use
- Allows free format selection
- Easy to set resolution and settings
- Works fine for users who download source videos first

### Cons

- Does not operate within the browser directly
- Requires downloading source videos before conversion
- Some users report it doesn't work

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gif-maker)