When you are probably hooked on a highlight in a Vimeo video and want to share with your friends and relatives, sometimes it might not be appropriate to directly send a video link on a forum or an instant message app. But it would be not a bad idea to make the share-worthy moment into an animated GIF image, so that it can be quickly and easily presented in engaging loops. Next, I'll elaborate on how to make a GIF from Vimeo video. Read on!


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How to Make a GIF from Your Own Vimeo Video?

Actually, Vimeo has launched a new feature to help create a GIF from your own uploaded video in just a few steps. If you've not noticed it yet, first of all, log in to your Vimeo account and follow the steps below.


Step 1. Open this link https://vimeo.com/manage/videos to manage your videos after login. You're also able to upload a video to Vimeo for GIF making online.

Step 2. Click on a video title to open the video settings page, then press "Advanced" button on the right sidebar.

Make a GIF with Vimeo

Step 3. Navigate to "GIF" section on "Advanced settings" page, and click on "Create a GIF" button to open a new window, where you can choose which part to loop. You're allowed to make a GIF up to 6 seconds long. Then click "Create GIF" button.

Step 4. It might take a while to create this GIF. Once it's done, click on the GIF and hit "Download" icon to download it to local drive.

Note: This is the official GIF maker from Vimeo to convert Vimeo video to GIF. However, this method is only limited to your own Vimeo video, and Vimeo will leave a watermark on the GIF image otherwise you upgrade to a paid plan.

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How to Create a GIF from Any Vimeo Video?

HD Video Converter Factory Pro is an awesome and feature-rich toolkit integrated with video downloader, recorder, editor, converter, GIF maker that can serve as a Vimeo to GIF converter, providing a one-stop process to make GIF from any Vimeo video as long as you can normally play it. Simple install the program and jump in the complete workflow of Vimeo to GIF making.

Disclaimer: Before we jump in, you need to understand this guide is demonstrated for personal fair-use only. It is illegal to download copyrighted Vimeo video for any commercial purpose without the copyright holder's consent. WonderFox does not approve of copyright infringement in any way.

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Step 1 - Download Target Vimeo Video

  • Open a Vimeo video you want to make a GIF from, copy the video URL from browser address bar.
  • Launch HD Video Converter Factory Pro and open "Downloader".
  • Click "New Download" button to create your first download task, and press "Paste and Analyze" button to parse the video link.
  • Select one preferred video resolution and click OK to add it to download list. It supports batch download and Vimeo subtitles download.

Also Read: Download YouTube Video | Facebook HD Video Download | Download Instagram Videos

Vimeo to GIF Converter

Optional - Record Private/Live Vimeo Video

  • For a live Vimeo stream or a video requires password to access, you have to open "Recorder", which enables you to capture streaming video with sound in custom window or full screen mode.
  • Specify an output folder for your recording on the bottom.
  • Lastly, click REC button. After a 5-second countdown, it will start to record Vimeo private or live video in MP4 format.
  • When the recording is finished, click "Stop" button or press "Ctrl + F1" to stop recording.
  • The MP4 file will be saved in the designated folder.

Also Read: Record Netflix Streaming | Record Gameplay | Record Live Streaming Videos

Convert Vimeo Video to GIF

Step 2 - Convert Vimeo Video to GIF

Next, hover your mouse over "GIF Maker" button, select "Convert Video to GIF" option.

GIF Maker for Vimeo

  • Click "Add Video" button to import downloaded or recorded Vimeo video, or simply drag and drop to the media player.
  • Drag both sliders or input the start and end time to select your favorite moment. Click "Play" button to preview the section.
  • You can keep original video resolution or enter specific Width and Height.
  • Change the image number per second. The smaller the number, the faster the GIF playback speed.
  • Modify the GIF quality and time delay for each frame as you wish.
  • Choose a destination folder to save the animated GIF. Lastly, press "Create GIF" button to make GIF from Vimeo video.

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Final Words...

That's all I want to share with you how to convert Vimeo video to GIF. Hope I make everything clear and straightforward. If there is still any question, feel free to contact me. I'd like to help you out. Thanks for reading!

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