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GIFUP vs Make It a Video

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GIFUP compared with Make It a Video
DetailGIFUP logo GIFUPMake It a Video logo Make It a Video
What it doesGIF tools that run in your browser with no upload, sign-up, watermark or file size limits Mac screen recorder and video editor that cuts mistakes automatically and exports watermark-free MP4s
StageEstablished Not given
Founded2007 Not given
Based inNot given GB
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free plan costs £0 and includes all recording and editing features up to 1440p export with no watermark. Pro plan available yearly or lifetime (prices shown in app); adds 4K, templates, logo intros, brand kits, fonts, style packs, short clips, written guides, captions in other languages, and script
Key features
  • Convert video to GIF with trim, width and frame rate controls
  • Compress GIFs to meet platform size limits
  • Resize GIFs by exact pixels or percentage
  • Convert GIF to MP4
  • Crop GIFs to remove empty space or reframe
  • Add text to GIFs with caption options
  • Convert MP4 to GIF directly from phone or screen recording
  • Platform-specific presets for Discord, Slack, Twitch and WhatsApp
  • Generate shareable links for converted files
  • Local processing with no server uploads
  • Record screen, camera, iPhone or iPad, voice or reaction video
  • Automatic tidy removes ums, false starts, repeats and long pauses
  • Edit by deleting words in transcript to cut the video
  • Add captions and text overlays
  • Apply layouts, backgrounds and Looks
  • Export in four video formats: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5
  • Zoom in on details and show cursor, clicks and key presses
  • Enhance voice, remove background noise and add free music
  • Teleprompter that scrolls with your voice
  • Find and cover emails, passwords and private details
What makes it different
  • All processing happens in your browser—files never upload to a server unless you request a shareable link
  • No file size limits or frame caps, only constrained by your computer's memory
  • Presets automatically configure output for specific platforms and their technical limits
  • Rebuilt in 2026 for modern browsers using FFmpeg WebAssembly technology
  • Edit by deleting words instead of re-recording—changes instantly appear in video
  • Automatic tidy cuts filler words and long pauses immediately after recording ends
  • Export any video shape—16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5—from a single recording
  • All projects and videos stay on your Mac; no uploads to cloud servers
  • Free plan exports MP4 videos with no watermark up to 1440p
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)32 +6 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)120
Citation Flow (Majestic)350
Referring domains (Majestic)1460

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