Make your own animated GIFs from video captures–easy

Animated GIFs are everywhere, especially in social media. Even my Android phone has many built into its SMS app. They’ve become a very common part of modern communication. Not only do they effectively communicate emotions, but they have a significant entertainment value as well.

Would your library like to make it’s own? (Who wouldn’t?)

All you need is a little browser extension (Chrome, Firefox) called MakeGif Video Capture. The extension allows you to capture a segment of any online video and export it as a GIF.  It’s very simple.  You click the MakeGIF icon in your browser’s toolbar, which gets you this:

 

So,here’s my finished product:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have fun with this!