Windows 11 users will soon be able to make GIFs with just a few clicks

Microsoft has been adding new features and quality of life improvements to Snipping Tool recently, and now a new feature is on its way - GIF making.

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The new GIF tool is tied to the screen recording feature currently available in Snipping Tool on Windows 11, and will enable users to select an area of their desktop they intend to record and create a GIF. The feature will automatically record the selected area for no longer than 30 seconds and create a new GIF, which can then be shared onto social media platforms, or kept for personal use.

The new feature is currently being tested in the Canary and Dev Channels of Windows 11, meaning it will likely be rolled out to the public within the coming weeks/months. Notably, the new GIF maker will give users the option of selecting between "Low" and "High" quality GIF videos, which will change the resolution of the GIF from low to high, depending on the selected option.

"GIF export is limited to videos that are 30 seconds or less. If your video is longer than 30 seconds, Snipping Tool will offer to export the first 30 seconds of your video instead," explains Microsoft