gifify
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Description:
Turn movies into GIFs
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: gif video ffmpeg cli multimedia
Install: brew install gifify
About:
Gifify is a command-line utility that leverages ffmpeg to convert video files into animated GIFs efficiently. It simplifies the process by handling complex ffmpeg parameters for optimal file size and quality. This tool is ideal for developers and designers needing quick, scriptable GIF creation from video sources.
Key Features:
  • Wraps ffmpeg for easy conversion
  • Optimizes for file size and quality
  • Command-line interface for automation
  • Supports cropping and trimming
Use Cases:
  • Creating GIFs for documentation or tutorials
  • Sharing short video clips on social media
  • Generating animations for web development
Alternatives:
  • gifski – gifski focuses on high-quality GIFs from images/video with advanced dithering, whereas gifify is a simpler ffmpeg wrapper.
  • ffmpeg – ffmpeg is the underlying engine; gifify provides a simplified interface specifically for GIF creation.
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