ScreenToGif
ScreenToGif is a free, open-source video and screen recording app for Windows. ScreenToGif allows you to record a selected area of your screen, edit and save it as a gif or video. It has 27,868 GitHub stars and is released under the MS-PL license.
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About ScreenToGif
This tool allows you to record a selected area of your screen, live feed from your webcam or live drawings from a sketchboard. Afterward, you can edit and save the animation as a gif, apng, video, psd or png image.
Install ScreenToGif
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Is ScreenToGif free and open source?
Yes. ScreenToGif's source code is public on GitHub under the MS-PL license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install ScreenToGif?
Chocolatey: choco install screentogif. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: 2.43.2).
Is ScreenToGif still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Jul 28, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.