Skip to main content
All CollectionsCommunity
How can I make an animated GIF of my game?
How can I make an animated GIF of my game?

Creating GIFs of your favorite chess games is simple with our easy-to-use GIF maker.

Updated over 2 months ago

How to use the Chess.com GIF maker

  • Visit https://www.chess.com/gifs and paste the PGN or URL into the field on the left side.

  • You can customize your board and pieces using the drop-down menus. You can also toggle the 'Flip Board' option if you'd prefer the black pieces at the bottom, as white is the default bottom position.

  • Once you're happy with your settings, click 'Create GIF.' When it's ready, a banner will appear at the top of the page with a link to download your GIF from a new browser tab.

Chess.com GIF Maker


How to create a GIF directly from a game

To create a GIF from the game screen, follow these steps:

  1. Click the 'Share' () icon at the bottom-right corner of the screen.

  2. In the pop-up menu, select 'Animated GIF.'

  3. Click 'Download' to save the GIF of your game:

Creating a GIF from the game screen on Chess.com
Did this answer your question?