# Gifski for Mac

> High-quality GIFs from any video.

Gifski converts videos into GIFs with thousands of colors per frame, using a smart encoder that keeps gradients smooth.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: Sindre Sorhus
- Category: Video & Capture
- Website: https://sindresorhus.com/gifski
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gifski/id1351639930
- Requires: macOS 26.0 or later
- App Store version: 3.0.6
- Source code: https://github.com/sindresorhus/Gifski
- License: MIT
- GitHub stars: 8.6k
- Last commit: 2026-09-11
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/gifski/

## Install

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 1351639930
```

## Questions

### Is Gifski free?

Yes. Gifski is free and open source under the MIT license. The source code is on GitHub at sindresorhus/Gifski.

### Where can I download Gifski for Mac?

Download Gifski from the Mac App Store, the developer's website (sindresorhus.com) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Gifski from the Terminal?

Yes. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 1351639930`.

### Which macOS version does Gifski need?

The Mac App Store version of Gifski requires macOS 26.0 or later.

### What are good alternatives to Gifski?

Other video & capture apps for Mac worth a look are IINA (open source), QuickRecorder (open source), Permute 3 (one-time purchase) and CleanShot X (one-time purchase).

## Alternatives in Video & Capture

- [IINA](https://macworthy.com/apps/iina/): The modern media player for macOS. (Open source)
- [QuickRecorder](https://macworthy.com/apps/quickrecorder/): A lightweight, high-performance screen recorder. (Open source)
- [Permute 3](https://macworthy.com/apps/permute-3/): Convert video, audio and images by drag and drop. (One-time purchase)
- [CleanShot X](https://macworthy.com/apps/cleanshot-x/): The screenshot tool that does everything. (One-time purchase)
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Tags: gif, converter, open source