Turn any photo or video into a GIF in seconds.
5SecondsApp is the fastest way to create, edit, and share animated GIFs on iPhone and iPad. Shoot something new or grab anything
from your camera roll — then make it move.
CREATE
• Snap photos or record video right in the app, or pull from your existing library.
• Use stop-motion mode to build GIFs frame by frame.
• Search GIPHY or browse what's trending, and save any GIF to your library.
• Your media, your GIF, your way.
EDIT
• Trim, reorder, adjust speed, and more.
• Import GIFs from anywhere and tweak them to perfection.
SHARE
• Send your GIF as a file, or as a shareable link hosted instantly at 5secondsapp.com.
• Browse and send your GIFs straight from the keyboard with the built-in iMessage extension — no switching apps.
• Show your GIFs on a Tuneshine display on your network.
No signup. No social network. No nonsense.
Just open the app and make GIFs.
Crashes more often than it used to but still an incredibly powerful free app.Wish it would go back to previous iteration of frame edit view, when I could rotate my phone to change thumbnail size and frames weren’t cropped to fill thumbnail space.
Can’t make gifs with immediate media
cbuckman5
I want to make a gif out of a couple pics or video I recently took. Nope. You won’t be able to use media that was taken in the last three hours. Horrible.
Best application for creating gifs
BigRig74
I've used this app for several years it is the best! Tried many before and after always go back to this.
Great app. Crashing on wmv/avi files w Dropbox tie-in
JohnBlue67
Generally, a great app for iPhone and iPad. I’ve used a lot over many years and enjoy it. Can’t beat the price.One star off because it is crashing on my iPad every time I try to import a wmv or avi file from Dropbox.
- UI updates and support for the latest hardware
2026.6:
- Send to Tuneshine: share any GIF to a Tuneshine display on your network. Drag the preview to choose what shows. Turn it on in
Settings.
- Sharper edits: GIFs no longer lose quality each time you save.
- New Import Size setting: choose the quality photos and videos come in at.
- Tidier Settings: grouped into GIF and Files screens, and Clear Caches never touches your GIFs.
- Updated for the latest iOS: plus a faster camera and many smaller fixes.
Version 2026.7
The developer, Eric Marschner, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
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Information
Seller
Eric Marschner
Size
103.5 MB
Category
Photo & Video
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
Apple TV Requires tvOS 9.0 or later.
Languages
English and 11 more
English, Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
Infrequent Cartoon or Fantasy Violence Realistic Violence Profanity or Crude Humor Mature or Suggestive Themes Horror/Fear Themes Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References Sexual Content or Nudity Guns or Other Weapons
