Steam GIF converter
Convert up to 20 seconds of an MP4 to a looping GIF. Set width, frame rate, colors, and dithering.
In your browserNo Steam login needed
Character art, Steam emoticon mosaics and BBCode
Turn a picture into character art
Convert your image to Unicode dots like ⣿⣷⠿, then copy the text into a Steam comment.
Character art preview
Choose a picture or try the example to see its character art.
Copy preserves blank cells and line breaks. Copy or download TXT before leaving this page.
Steam's font can show faint dots in blank Braille cells, so character art may look different after pasting.
Steam profile comments display [code] tags literally. Paste plain text. Steam can reject Unicode art even below its stated 1,000-character limit; reduce the width and leave room for extra text and emoticon codes.
Turn an image into a grid of real Steam emoticons, then add it to your info box.
1. Choose an image
Your image stays in this browser. No Steam sign-in here.
The example uses public Steam emoticons. Post with emoticons you own.
Add or manage your own emoticons
0 loaded · 0 enabled · 0 used
In another tab, sign in to Steam and copy your EmoticonList JSON. This import is user supplied; manually added names are not ownership checked.
Open Steam EmoticonList ↗2. Preview your mosaic
Your grid will appear here
Draw or edit the canvas
Click or drag to draw. Hold Shift for straight lines or square shapes. On the canvas: arrows move, Space paints, Shift + Space erases; P/L/R/C/F/X/M/E select tools; Ctrl/⌘ + Z undoes.
A blank canvas replaces the drawing and clears the reference image; Undo restores the drawing.
3. Use your mosaic
Fill the canvas to see an exact character count.
Paste into a Steam field that supports emoticons. If :name: stays as text, use character art instead.
Import existing mosaic text
Paste equal-width rows of contiguous :name: codes. Import replaces the current canvas; Undo restores it.
Turn a video into a GIF
Advanced settings640px · 15 fps · 256 colors
Convert MP4 clips to GIF for Steam
Convert an MP4 clip to GIF
- Select an MP4 and play it to find the section you want to repeat.
- Set Start and End for a clip up to 20 seconds. Choose a preset or adjust width, frame rate, colors, and dithering.
- Generate the GIF, inspect the transition from its last frame back to its first, and download the result.
GIF clip and export settings
- Clip length
- Select up to 20 seconds anywhere in the source using Start and End.
- Dimensions
- Output width is limited to the source width; the converter does not upscale.
- Motion
- Choose 6, 10, 12, 15, 24, or 30 frames per second.
- Palette
- Choose 64, 128, or 256 colors and a dithering setting.
- GIF behavior
- The GIF loops and has no audio. Conversion does not remove the video background.
GIF presets
| Your goal | Starting settings | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| General short loop | 640 px · 15 fps · 256 colors | Loop seam and moving edges |
| Larger display | 800 px · 12 fps · 256 colors | Detail at the intended display size |
| Smaller-file attempt | 640 px · 12 fps · 256 colors; shorten the selection | Output size; then try fewer colors if needed |
Steam GIF conversion questions
Can I choose a segment later in the video?
Yes. Move Start and End to any part of the source, selecting up to 20 seconds.
Why is the GIF larger than the MP4?
GIF can require more space for detailed motion. Shorten the selection or reduce width, frame rate, or colors.
Which frame rate should I choose?
The default is 15 fps. Try 10 or 12 fps for fewer frames, or 24 or 30 fps for smoother motion.
Can the GIF keep sound or gain transparency?
No. GIF has no audio, and this converter does not remove the video background.
Is the video uploaded?
No. Conversion runs locally after the engine downloads.
Can I upload the GIF as Steam artwork?
Confirm the current artwork upload form’s format and size requirements. Creating a GIF does not guarantee acceptance.