Make GIFs from YouTube videos

Latest Version

Version
2.0.1
Update
June 16, 2019
Size
910KiB
Developer
fauntleroy.github.io/GIFit
Category
Users
30,000+
Rating
4.08696 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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GIFit! Extension

* Now updated to work with the recent YouTube interface update! *

Problem: There's a 4 second chunk of a YouTube video you desperately need as a GIF.

Solution: GIFit!

How do I use GIFit!?

1: Install it
2: Go to any video on http://youtube.com
3: Click the GIFit! icon in the toolbar (should be next to CC, watch later, and settings)
4: Set a start time, end time, and other configuration options
5: Click the big red GIFit! button
6: Wait. I know it's hard, but GIFs take a few seconds
7: Your GIF is ready, click the \"Save GIF\" button!

Notes about GIFit!:

- It only works when you have YouTube in HTML5 mode, which I believe is the default mode in Chrome these days.
- Some videos on YouTube use the Flash player by force. GIFit! will not work with these videos.
- The GIFs GIFit! makes are preeeetty big. It'll take some time, but later versions of GIFit! should produce smaller GIFs.
- You're awesome.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "GIFit!", "description": "Make GIFs from YouTube videos", "version": "2.0.1", "permissions": ["activeTab"], "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["*://www.youtube.com/*"], "js": [ "vendor/gif.js", "vendor/patch-worker.js", "content.js" ], "run_at": "document_idle" }], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'; child-src blob:", "web_accessible_resources": [ "gif.js.map" ], "icons": { "128": "icon_128.png" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install GIFit! extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install GIFit! extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install GIFit! extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install GIFit! extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download GIFit! extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a GIFit! extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the GIFit! Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the GIFit! extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the GIFit! extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for GIFit! extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the GIFit! extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download GIFit! extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install GIFit! extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the GIFit! extension file

Select and download the GIFit! extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the GIFit! extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your GIFit! extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the GIFit! extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install GIFit! extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Armand Salmon (ID: 000000df9f4a700b) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/24/2023 Works well, love the integration right on YT videos. Have an issue where there is always a black frame at the end of the GIF no matter the length, is that a bug ?

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Luca (ID: 000000ae23c0cf33) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/19/2022 o bagulho vem!

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Marius “in” Heinz (ID: 0000005feb4e5f87) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/09/2022 The best gif maker. Better than any other programs. 10/10

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BosApollo (ID: 0000000f86c1c5cb) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/07/2021 Has not worked in a long time. If you try to make a gif on you tube it stops halfway through the process.

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HarrazOtame (ID: 0000007ec7956db4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/05/2020 It works!!!