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Life & fun · August 16, 2014

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Put “GIF” in front of any YouTube URL and hit enter

Put “GIF” in front of any YouTube URL and hit enter launched on August 16, 2014 with 577 votes, #4 of 2,208 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

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In plain words

GifYouTube is a browser tool that converts YouTube videos into animated GIFs. Users simply add "GIF" to the beginning of any YouTube URL and press enter to generate a GIF file. Launched in 2014, it's designed for anyone who wants to extract and share short animated clips from videos without downloading software or using complex editing tools. The service works directly through the browser, making it straightforward for casual users.

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