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=== Using Microsoft GIF Animator (.AVI Files Only) === | === Using Microsoft GIF Animator (.AVI Files Only) === | ||
| − | #Open Microsoft GIF Animator and click the Open icon. This icon is of a folder being opened. This program comes standard on many Windows computers and is a quick and easy way to get a GIF. You must, however, use a .AVI movie file, which is a Microsoft-specific codec.<ref>http://www.divx.com/en/software/technologies/avi</ref> | + | #Open Microsoft GIF Animator and click the Open icon. This icon is of a folder being opened. This program comes standard on many Windows computers and is a quick and easy way to get a GIF. You must, however, use a .AVI movie file, which is a Microsoft-specific codec.<ref name="rf16236">http://www.divx.com/en/software/technologies/avi</ref> |
#*If you don't have it, you can [http://download.cnet.com/s/microsoft-gif-animator/ download MS GIF Animator for free online.]<reF>http://www.thewindowsclub.com/download-microsoft-gif-animator-for-windows</ref> | #*If you don't have it, you can [http://download.cnet.com/s/microsoft-gif-animator/ download MS GIF Animator for free online.]<reF>http://www.thewindowsclub.com/download-microsoft-gif-animator-for-windows</ref> | ||
#Navigate to the desired .avi video and select Open. The program will now read the individual frames from the video. This may take a while if you have a large video. If you are attempting to take a small part from a large video, cut the video to only that part before opening it in MS GIF Animator. | #Navigate to the desired .avi video and select Open. The program will now read the individual frames from the video. This may take a while if you have a large video. If you are attempting to take a small part from a large video, cut the video to only that part before opening it in MS GIF Animator. | ||
