GIFCreator
    Screen recording + trim + crop + GIF workflow

    Free Online Screen Recorder

    Record your screen, browser tab, or app window directly in the browser. Trim the clip, crop the important area, download MP4, or continue into GIF conversion without leaving GIF-Creator.

    Start RecordingConvert recording to GIF
    No installNo sign-upLocal browser workflowFree forever

    Why use GIF-Creator for screen recording?

    Clean MP4 export

    Capture sharp recordings in-browser and download a shareable video without extra software.

    Fast capture workflow

    Choose a screen, stop when ready, trim the clip, and export in a few steps.

    Completely free

    GIF-Creator is completely free to use. No hidden costs or subscriptions required.

    Crop and focus

    Record your whole screen, a browser tab, or a single app window, then crop to the area that matters.

    Built for GIF workflows

    Move from screen recording to video trimming to GIF conversion without switching tools.

    Privacy-first processing

    All recording and processing happens locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.

    How it works

    Three steps from browser tab to finished GIF.

    Step 1

    Choose what to capture

    Select your full screen, a browser tab, or a single app window in the browser permission dialog.

    Step 2

    Trim and crop

    After recording, trim the start/end and crop the frame so the final video focuses on the important content.

    Step 3

    Export or convert

    Download MP4 for sharing or move into the GIF editor for a short animation for docs, demos, or social posts.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I record my screen and convert it into a video?

    Click "Start Recording", choose what you want to capture (screen, tab, or window), then download the result as a video when you are done.

    Can I edit a video after recording it?

    Yes. After recording you can trim start and end points, crop the frame, and continue into the GIF editor to add text, adjust sizes, and apply filters.

    Can I convert a screen recording to a GIF?

    Yes. After recording, use the "Convert recording to GIF" button to take your MP4 straight into the GIF conversion workflow.

    Is there a limit to how many recordings I can make?

    GIF-Creator is completely free. Record as many screen captures as you need with no restrictions.

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