ScreenToGif
ScreenToGif is a free, open-source Windows application for capturing and editing short recordings.
What ScreenToGif is
ScreenToGif is a free, open-source Windows application for capturing and editing short recordings. It records a selected screen area, a webcam feed, or live drawings made on a sketchboard. Recordings can be edited and saved as GIF, APNG, video, PSD, or PNG, and the app supports video import. ScreenToGif is available for Windows 10 and 11 and requires the .NET 9 Desktop Runtime or later. The public GitHub project is owned by the NickeManarin account, links to screentogif.com, and uses the MS-PL license. Distribution includes Chocolatey, FossHub, and the Microsoft Store. FossHub lists 64-bit, 32-bit, and ARM64 installers, plus portable versions for those architectures. The author describes the program as suitable for recordings of up to a few minutes, rather than large recordings. Bug reports, ideas, and localization contributions are welcomed.
Good
- Free and open source
- Captures screen, webcam, or sketchboard
- Exports GIF, APNG, video, PSD, PNG
- Supports video import
- Installer and portable versions available
Watch out
- Windows only
- Requires .NET 9 Desktop Runtime or later
- Author recommends short recordings
- Not intended for large recordings
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who need short screen, webcam, or sketchboard recordings and exports to common image or video formats. Developers and users interested in open-source software can access its public project.
Verdict
ScreenToGif covers short capture workflows with multiple recording sources, editing, and export formats at no cost. Its Windows requirement and runtime dependency should be checked before installation.
Plans and prices
From ScreenToGif's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| ScreenToGif | Free | Free, open-source program · Windows · installer or portable version |
The facts
Each one read from ScreenToGif's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Distribution
- The creator also distributes the app through Chocolatey, FossHub, and the Microsoft Store.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- The README says recordings can be edited and saved as GIF, APNG, video, PSD, or PNG.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Install options
- FossHub lists Windows 64-bit and 32-bit installers, ARM64 installer, and portable versions for 64-bit, 32-bit, and ARM64.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Intended use
- FossHub’s description says the author considers the program suitable for small recordings of up to a few minutes, but not large ones.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Localization
- The README says anyone can contribute to localization of the app, website, and installer.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The repository is public and describes ScreenToGif as a tool whose source code can be copied for use in another project.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Project feedback
- The README invites users to report bugs and share ideas as feedback.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Project license
- The GitHub repository links to the MS-PL license.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Recording sources
- It can record a webcam feed or live drawings from a sketchboard as well as the screen.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Runtime requirement
- The README says ScreenToGif requires .NET 9 Desktop Runtime or above.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Screen recording
- ScreenToGif records a selected area of the screen.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker identity
- The GitHub repository is owned by the NickeManarin account and links to screentogif.com.checked 11 Oct 2026
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