How to Make a GIF in Record My
Open Your Recording
Click “Stop” when you finish recording, or click any row under “RECENT RECORDINGS” in the main window. It opens in the Motion Editor.
Trim to the Moment
Drag the handles on the filmstrip at the top of the timeline. A GIF shines when it shows a few focused seconds.
Lighten the File
In the “Output” module, set “Scale” to “75%” or “50%”, or choose “15 fps” under “Frame rate”. Your GIF gets smaller and easier to share.
Point the Way
Optional: add an arrow, a highlight or a numbered step with annotations, so the point is clear without a word.
Export
Click “Export” and choose “Animated GIF” under “With transparency”. Pick a folder in the save panel, and “GIF saved” tells you it’s ready.
Keep It Light
A GIF is a sequence of pictures, so length, size and frame rate all add up. Trim first, then try “50%” scale or “15 fps”.
The “Result” module shows pixels, duration and frames as you go, so you see the effect of every change right away. Want a snappier loop? Set “Speed” to “1.5×” or “2×”.
Shaped GIFs
Recorded with “Ellipse”, “Rounded” or “Lasso”? “Animated GIF” keeps the area outside your shape clear, so the clip sits neatly on any page. More in transparent recordings.
When a Video Fits Better
A GIF is pure picture, made for quick loops. For longer stories, or when you want your voice in it, choose “MP4 (H.264)”. See saving as an MP4.
Questions
Can I make a GIF of just one window or part of the screen?
Yes. Record with “Window” or “Area” in the mode picker, then export the take as an “Animated GIF”.
Does a GIF include sound?
A GIF is picture only. For a clip with your voice or your Mac’s sound, export “MP4 (H.264)” and keep “Speed” at “1×”.
Can I make the GIF smaller after I export it?
Reopen the recording from “RECENT RECORDINGS”, lower “Scale” or “Frame rate”, or trim a little tighter, and export again. Each export is a fresh file.
You can do this with Record My on your Mac.
