Captions’ free GIF editor instantly turns your videos into GIFs that build your brand image, grow your business, and engage with your audience. Edit your original GIFs and produce sharable graphics with the power of AI.
Captions’ free GIF editor instantly turns your videos into GIFs that build your brand image, grow your business, and engage with your audience. Edit your original GIFs and produce sharable graphics with the power of AI.
GIFs are a powerful way to communicate, and with Captions, you can perfect high-quality, dynamic visuals to share across platforms. Add filters, adjust speed, and customize effects to your unique GIFs effortlessly — no editing skills required.
Keep your audience engaged
GIFs are a great way to grab attention, and Captions’ video editor makes it easy to customize them for your content. Instead of using plain text or static images, respond with animated visuals that show emotion, reactions, or key messages.
With Captions, you can elevate your existing GIFs by adding text, animations, or stickers — all within the same editor you use for videos. It's a simple way to make your short-form content more engaging and interactive.
Repurpose existing GIFs for various platforms
Save time and effort by refining the GIFs you’ve created to perfectly suit every social platform. With our AI GIF editor, you can transform your original visuals into eye-catching GIFs in minutes.
No advanced editing skills needed — just upload your GIF to Captions and let AI handle the rest. Enhance and repurpose animated visuals for platforms like Instagram and TikTok in seconds. This feature streamlines your workflow, so you can quickly customize and share GIFs without jumping between complex tools or timelines.
Easily customize your GIFs with Captions
Take your GIFs further with creative tools built into Captions. Add subtitles to boost accessibility, adjust timing to match your message, and fine-tune visuals for any format or platform. Whether you're reacting to trends or building out a branded moment, Captions helps you move fast and stay on style — all within your existing video workflow.
.png)
Upload your file
Choose an existing video to turn into a GIF, or film something new. Sign into Captions, start a new project, and import your footage into our animated GIF editor.
Customize your content
Use Captions’ intuitive GIF editing software to quickly resize and add effects to your clip. Choose custom styles to capture the proper animation for your content.
Download and share
Export your GIF using the file format and quality that best suits your social media platforms. Then, share your creation directly across your accounts.
Edit GIFs now
.png)
Create stand-out content
Start your creative process with Captions’ AI Video Editor. Upload raw footage to the platform, then choose an editing style. Our advanced AI software automatically adds changes like B-roll, sound effects, and transitions to your video. You’ll end up with content you’re proud to share — no technical skills required. After refining your project, upload it to Captions’ GIF tool to transform it into a looping clip.
Simplify multilingual content
Once you’re happy with how your footage looks, translate the audio into multiple languages to reach viewers worldwide. Simply select the video's original language, choose your desired output language, and let AI create a natural-sounding voiceover in minutes. Pair this with auto-generated subtitles to effectively communicate with a diverse audience. If you turn your video into a GIF, the captions will remain on the screen, so viewers can follow along even without sound.
Reach new audiences easily
After generating the new narration, make it look like you’re speaking a new language with Captions’ AI Dubber. This tool uses the most advanced AI tech, “lip dubbing,” to align the speaker’s mouth movements perfectly with the new translated audio. Even in GIF format, this will make your footage look much more natural and help you connect to a wider range of viewers.
Frequently asked questions
What are GIFs?
Graphic Interchange Formats, or GIFs, are short, looping animations. Once they appear on screen, they play (and replay) automatically until you scroll away. These clips often feature funny content, and they’re a common way for people to interact with each other online.
While some platforms offer a suite of premade GIFs to choose from, Captions lets you create custom clips from scratch, making them an excellent way to get the most out of your existing content.
Why are GIFs popular in content videos?
GIFs are so popular because they’re easy to produce, fast to load, and quick to watch. These elements, along with their looping quality, make them easy to create and share. Brands and content creators use GIFs to reinforce messaging and enhance branding in a humorous way.
Can I use GIFs for storytelling in videos?
Absolutely — GIFs can highlight your key points, emphasize a joke, and maintain viewers’ attention. You can easily turn video frames into GIFs that emphasize the message you want to convey. Captions’ GIF editor takes the time-consuming technical aspects of content creation off your hands, freeing up the time you need to make GIFs that tell stories.
What types of GIFs work best to increase engagement?
It depends on your goals, but humorous GIFs are the most common type. However, these clips can also evoke surprise, excitement, and curiosity. Capturing the right emotions can showcase your brand, product, or service in a way that attracts more followers and boosts engagement.
What’s the ideal resolution and file size for GIFs?
For GIFs, the best video resolution is 480px, and footage shouldn’t exceed 720px. In terms of file size, 8MB is best for optimal performance, though some GIF creation tools allow file sizes up to 100MB. Social media platforms require different specifications, so it’s best to check with them before posting.
How can I trim a GIF with Captions?
Captions’ GIF Cropper lets you scale, resize, and change your clip’s aspect ratio in seconds. Simply upload your footage and use our intuitive editing tools to make the necessary adjustments. AI can also make these changes for you, speeding up the process further. If you’re worried about losing video quality, try editing the clip with Captions’ Video Resizer instead.
![75 Trending TikTok Hashtags To Boost Views Meta description: Discover the most popular trending TikTok hashtags for your content. Learn how to use them to boost views and supercharge your TikTok growth strategically. Source: SocialPilot [Alt text: Phone displaying a hashtag’s page on TikTok with the logo and hashtag symbols around it] __________ Using the right hashtag can be the difference between 100 and 10,000 views. It introduces your videos to a broader audience and might put you on new For You pages (FYPs). Learn how to use trending TikTok hashtags to boost your TikTok growth, from understanding their importance to exploring the most popular hashtags by content type. Grow your audience with AI What Are TikTok Hashtags, and How Do They Work? Hashtags are words or short phrases after the “#” symbol that act as tags. On most social media platforms, they tell the algorithm what a video is about so it shows up in related search results. For example, if you use #tofurecipe on a post, that video will appear in searches for that term and potentially on the FYP of users who have interacted with that tag in the past. By using trending hashtags — terms with recent relevance, momentum, or more videos than usual — people will more likely find your posts. Trends usually relate to upcoming events, famous pop culture topics, and recent news. You might see more posts tagged with the #Oscars in April, for example, as the award show approaches. If you can create content relevant to that trend and use the hashtag, your videos might reach more people. Source: StatusBrew [Alt text: Phone displaying TikTok draft at the posting stage, with TikTok’s hashtag suggestions] Why Use Hashtags on TikTok? Using relevant tags leads to more views and helps you reach followers interested in your content niche, whether you're just starting on TikTok or hoping to grow your existing audience. Here are some great reasons to use TikTok hashtags: Improve your visibility on the platform — Content with a longer description has better odds of appealing to the TikTok algorithm. With hashtags, the system boosts your video to viewers outside existing followers. Increased content reach — TikTok shares content it believes viewers will enjoy, usually based on their view and search history. If a video has hashtags that match someone’s past viewing patterns, TikTok will likely show them a video with the same (or similar) hashtags. Build a community — Hashtags unite people of similar interests. Using them as a topic-based categorization tool helps people find your profile. Boost engagement — When followers see content that appeals to their taste, they’re likelier to like, follow, and comment on the creator’s profile, boosting your engagement. The higher your engagement, the more the algorithm will show your videos to new users. How To Find Trending Hashtags on TikTok Trends are constantly changing, so there’s always an opportunity to find tags that align with your brand. Checking the number of posts under certain tags lets you know how many creators use them and which could boost your content. Here’s how to find out which hashtags have lots of views: Open the TikTok application — Go to your FYP, which is the main page when opening the app. Tap the search icon — Click the magnifying glass in the upper right-hand corner to open the search function. Search — Type specific words and ideas about the topic you want to find a relevant hashtag for. Select the “Hashtags” tab and explore — The most popular tags have higher view numbers, usually in the hundreds of thousands. You’ll find a list of related hashtags here and can choose the most descriptive option. Source: SocialPilot [Alt text: Screenshot of TikTok’s Search Bar highlighting the ‘Hashtags’ tab] How To Find Hashtags With Captions You can also use Captions to discover the best tags for your content. Here’s how: Upload your content into Captions (or film with the app). Tap “Prepare Social Post.” Hashtags are generated for you. What Hashtags To Use on TikTok: Popular Tags by Category Social media trends move quickly, so you must regularly research what’s popular to find the best TikTok hashtags for a video. When in doubt, stick to tags that are easy to search and have been popular for a long time — like some on this list of the most popular hashtags on TikTok. FYP Hashtags Some believe that using FYP-related tags boosts your favor with the algorithm. While little evidence supports this theory, it can’t hurt to let viewers know you’re aiming to get content on their FYP with these tags: #fyp #foryou #fy #viralfyp #foryoupage Hashtags for Fashion and Beauty TikTok is a popular hub for fashion and beauty content. If your videos fall into this niche, try these popular tags: #makeup #makeupartist #fashion #style #beauty #makeuptutorial #tiktokfashion #fashionhacks #makeuptips #streetstyle #fashioninspo #fashionblogger Hashtags for Sports and Fitness Content If you’re wellness-oriented, love the gym, or are a dedicated sports fan, these are great options: #boxing #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnesstips #gym #gymlife #nfl #nflfootball #hockey #nhl Team names like #cowboys or #jets #collegefootball #gameday #fantasyfootball #fitnessgoals #fitnessroutine or workout-specific tags like #legdayroutine or #mobilityroutine #gymmotivation Hashtags for Funny Content Many people use TikTok to watch and share funny videos, meaning comedic content creators can quickly increase their popularity. Use the following tags to expose your jokes to a larger audience: #funny #funnyvideos #funnyvideo #funnymoments #memes #funnymemes #lol #comedy #humor #laugh Hashtags for Food Content TikTok is full of recipes, hacks, and cooking fails. Join the #foodie community with these terms: #comfortfood Specific foods like #chili or #potato #ilovefood #foodie #musttry #yum #healthyfood #food #cookwithme #foodTikTok #TikTokfood #foodies #foodblogger #foodreview #foodTok #foodlover Hashtags for Travel Content If you’re sharing or planning a vacation or fantasizing about your dream destination, use these tags in the travel niche: #travel #travelTikTok #TikToktravel #travelTok #traveling #travellife #aroundtheworld #touring #cruising #weekendtrip #travelgoals #wanderlust #travelguide #adventureawaits #vacation Generate hashtags with AI Tips for Using Hashtags on TikTok Make the most of your tags by following these TikTok hashtag tips: Keep it relevant — Only use trends if they’re relevant to a video. Otherwise, your video might not be seen by an engaging audience, or people might scroll past it, harming your engagement metrics. Find and stick with a few popular TikTok tags related to the topic. Limit your tags — Stuffing tags into a video description can look like spam. Limit yourself to 3–5 relevant tags and a helpful description of the content to cover other details. Put tags after the video description — A video description gives viewers important context, so don’t let it get lost. Put the video description before any tags so people see it first. Let Captions Help You Grow With the Right Tags Strategically choosing hashtags means you can make the most of your content creation efforts by reaching the right people. You can further enhance your content creation process with Captions, an AI-powered creative studio. Try Captions’ Prepare Social Post feature, which uses AI to suggest tags and craft thoughtful and algorithm-friendly descriptions. With the post-production brainstorming over, you can focus on what matters most: making great content.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/60df2a66dbf65be7b8bc5f54/66ba4ea33826cf12e3872940_Phone%20displaying%20a%20hashtag%E2%80%99s%20page%20on%20TikTok%20with%20the%20logo%20and%20hashtag%20symbols%20around%20it.webp)
More fromCaptions Blog