Convert WMV to GIF
Free and instant — your WMV files are processed securely on our servers and deleted right after conversion. Nothing is stored.
How to convert WMV to GIF
- Step 01
Add your WMV files
Drop them into the box above or click to browse. You can add several files at once.
- Step 02
Conversion starts instantly
Your file is sent to our servers, converted and deleted right away — no sign-up, no queue, no waiting.
- Step 03
Download your GIF files
Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.
Why convert WMV to GIF?
Got an old WMV clip you want to share? Turn a short section into a looping GIF that plays instantly anywhere — no Windows Media Player, no unsupported format.
WMV vs GIF at a glance
WMV is Microsoft's proprietary video format for Windows Media Player — rarely supported outside Windows, and most modern devices and browsers can't play it at all. GIF is the 1987 classic — limited to 256 colors, kept alive almost entirely by its looping animations.
| Property | WMV | GIF |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .wmv | .gif |
| Full name | Windows Media Video | Graphics Interchange Format |
| First released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Developed by | Microsoft | CompuServe |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Best for | old Windows Movie Maker projects and video from Windows Media Player-era software | simple animations and legacy web graphics |
WMV to GIF — frequently asked questions
Is this WMV to GIF converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
Will converting WMV to GIF lose quality?
No. GIF is a lossless format, so the converted file keeps every pixel exactly as decoded from your WMV.
Will the GIF have sound?
No — GIF is a silent, image-only format. The audio track is discarded during conversion.
Is the conversion private?
Video conversion runs on our servers with ffmpeg — your file is deleted immediately and never stored.