Feature
Export recordings as optimized GIFs
Convert any screen recording into an optimized animated GIF. Perfect for documentation, GitHub READMEs, chat messages, and inline demos that play without a video player.
Key benefits
Optimized file size
Intelligent color reduction and frame sampling keep GIF file sizes small while maintaining clarity.
Custom dimensions
Set the GIF width and height. Optimize for your target — inline docs, social media, or chat.
Trim before export
Use the timeline editor to trim your recording to the exact clip you need, then export just that section as a GIF.
How it works
- 1
Select your clip
Use the timeline editor to select the section of your recording you want as a GIF.
- 2
Choose GIF format
Select GIF as the export format. Set dimensions and quality level.
- 3
Export
One Rec renders an optimized GIF ready for embedding in docs, READMEs, or anywhere that supports images.
Frequently asked questions
What's the maximum GIF length?
There is no hard limit, but GIFs work best under 30 seconds. Longer clips produce large files — consider MP4 for anything over 15 seconds.
Do GIFs include cinematic zoom effects?
Yes. All effects applied on the timeline — zoom, cursor effects, backgrounds — are rendered into the GIF export.
Can I export a GIF with captions?
Yes. If you have captions on the timeline, they render into the GIF. This is useful for silent auto-playing demos.
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