> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.tella.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Generate an animated GIF from your video

> Download an animated GIF from your Tella video with custom start time, duration, and size.

You can export an animated GIF from any Tella video. Choose a start time, set the duration, pick a size, and preview the result before downloading.

## Download a GIF

1. Open your video in the editor.

2. Click **Download** in the top right (next to **Share**).

3. Under **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**.

<Tip>
  You can also download a static thumbnail as JPG or WebP from the same menu. Static thumbnails support the same start time and size controls but do not have a duration slider.
</Tip>


## Related topics

- [How to generate a document from your Tella video](/docs/help/sharing/document-generation.md)
- [Share & download](/docs/help/sharing/share-and-download-a-video.md)
- [Add stickers and animated stickers](/docs/help/editing/animated-stickers.md)
- [Get a video thumbnail or animated preview](/docs/api-reference/videos/get-a-video-thumbnail-or-animated-preview.md)
- [Get a clip thumbnail or animated preview](/docs/api-reference/clips/get-a-clip-thumbnail-or-animated-preview.md)