gifcap ☆

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Description:
Capture video from an Android device and make a gif

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: android gif recording screencapture developer-tools

Install: brew install gifcap

About:
Gifcap is a command-line utility that captures screen recordings from connected Android devices and converts them into GIF format. It streamlines the workflow for developers and testers by eliminating the need for separate recording and conversion steps. The tool is particularly useful for creating lightweight, shareable animations for documentation, bug reports, and social media.

Key Features:

Direct screen capture from Android devices via ADB
Automatic conversion to optimized GIF format
Command-line interface for easy scripting and automation
Lightweight and fast processing

Use Cases:

Creating animated demos for software documentation
Recording bug reproductions for issue tracking
Generating reaction GIFs from mobile gameplay
Sharing UI/UX flows with team members

Alternatives:

scrcpy – Provides real-time screen mirroring but lacks built-in GIF recording capabilities
ffmpeg – More complex to configure for screen capture but offers extensive video format support

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