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Metric	Save as GIF	Capture to a Gif
User count	30,000	50,000
Average rating	3.57	3.47
Rating count	495	183
Last updated	2025-12-04	2024-07-15
Size	6.51 MB	1.40 MB
Version	3.2	0.3.2

Short description	Save as GIF saves GIFs to your computer with one click, preserving format and auto-converting webp to GIF. Not compatible with GIPHY, 7tv, or webp GIFs.	Easily record page animations and videos directly to animated GIFs with customizable settings using Capture to a Gif Chrome extension.
Full summary	Save as GIF is a lightweight browser extension by Minh Anh Dang that lets you save GIFs directly to your computer. It preserves the native GIF format and even auto-converts webp images to GIF when possible, giving you one-click downloads from anywhere on the web. Note the extension does not work with GIFs from GIPHY or 7tv, or GIFs sourced from webp in some cases. Saved files go into a 'SaveAsGif' folder (organized by date and page title) for easy navigation. It’s privacy-focused and browser-friendly, designed to be simple and secure.	Capture to a Gif is a lightweight Chrome extension that enables you to record animations, videos, and other dynamic content from your browser directly into animated GIF images. Simply activate the extension, select any element or area on the page by clicking or dragging, and start recording with convenient customizable shortcut keys. Once completed, the generated GIF is displayed on a dedicated page where you can adjust parameters like FPS, quality, width, and height to regenerate your animation. The extension also offers the option to capture static screenshots as PNG images. Its simple interface and versatile settings make it perfect for users needing quick and flexible screen captures as GIFs or images.