Brat Video Export Guide: Video vs GIF vs PNG Frames

Compare Video, GIF and PNG Frames

Think about what happens after you export. A social post with sound needs a video file. A short silent reaction can work as a GIF. A project that will continue in another editor is easier to control as individual frames.

When to Use Each Format

Choose Video when the finished clip needs sound

Video is the most natural choice for lyric-led clips or animations where your uploaded audio is part of the result. The tool records the canvas and adds the decoded audio track when the browser supports that workflow.

Choose GIF when you want a simple silent loop

GIF works well when sound is not important and you want the animation to repeat automatically. Because GIF has a more limited colour model and the tool intentionally creates a compact animation, use it for quick motion rather than as your master-quality edit. The current GIF exporter renders up to about 12 seconds.

Choose PNG Frames when you want to keep editing

The Frames option packages individual PNG images into a ZIP. That is useful if you want to retime frames, add overlays, rebuild the animation in another editor, or inspect exactly what each moment looks like. The current Frames export is capped at about 12 seconds and 60 PNG images, so longer projects are better kept as Video.

Best Settings for Quality

The video tool allows a 10–60 FPS range. Higher FPS can make movement look smoother, but it also creates more work for the browser. For short text-led motion, 24–30 FPS is a sensible starting point before you decide whether a higher value is visibly better.

• Preview first: make sure each line is readable before starting a render.
• Start around 24–30 FPS: increase only when smoother motion is actually noticeable.
• Keep text short: short phrases are easier to read while they are moving.
• Use compatible audio: MP3 or WAV is a useful fallback if another accepted audio format does not decode in your browser.
• Use Video for longer sequences: GIF and Frames are short-export options in the tool.
• Keep a master export: use Video for a finished clip or PNG Frames when you expect to edit a short sequence frame by frame.

How to Export from the Video Tool

1. Enter your text. Put each phrase or lyric line on its own line and remove accidental blank lines.
2. Add audio only if needed. The tool accepts MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, and OGG, but browser decoding support can vary.
3. Choose Video, GIF, or Frames. Pick the format based on your next step rather than choosing the largest output by default.
4. Set FPS. Start near 30 FPS for a normal test export.
5. Export and check the downloaded file. If the export is missing or blocked, use the troubleshooting guide.