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To make a GIF from a Tella video, click Download and set File type to Thumbnail (.gif). Choose a start time, a duration of up to 30 seconds, and a size, then preview the result before downloading.

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Download a GIF

  1. Open your video in the editor.
  2. Click Download in the top right (next to Share).
  3. Under File type, select Thumbnail (.gif).
  4. Set your preferred options:
    • Start time: choose where in the video the GIF begins (in seconds). Use the increment and decrement buttons to fine-tune the value.
    • Duration: drag the slider to set how long the GIF loops, from 0.5 seconds up to 30 seconds. The maximum is clamped to the remaining video length from your start time.
    • Size: select Large (1280px), Medium (640px), or Small (320px).
  5. Check the live preview to confirm the GIF looks right.
  6. Click Download GIF.
You can also download a static thumbnail as JPG or WebP from the same menu. Static thumbnails have the same start time and size controls (Large 1920px, Medium 1280px, Small 640px) but no duration slider.
Last modified on September 28, 2026