Question 1

How do I make a GIF from my webcam?

Accepted Answer

Allow camera access and press the A button. GIF BOY counts down from three and records a short animated GIF you can trim, caption, and download as a GIF or MP4. It runs in your browser with no upload and no signup.

Question 2

Is GIF BOY free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GIF BOY is completely free with no watermark, no account, and no limits. There is nothing to upgrade and nothing to sign into.

Question 3

Does GIF BOY upload my video?

Accepted Answer

No. Everything happens on your device in the browser. Your camera frames are never sent to a server, and saved GIFs are stored locally in your browser.

Question 4

How do I get the retro green look?

Accepted Answer

Cycle the D-pad to the Green LCD filter, or use the Pixel filter for a lo-fi look. Shots are full color by default; the retro looks are filters you choose.

Question 5

Can I make a boomerang GIF?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In the editor, set playback to Boomerang for back-and-forth looping or Reverse to play it backwards. Loop and once modes are also available.

Question 6

Can I download my GIF as an MP4?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every recording can be saved as a GIF or exported as an MP4 video, which is useful for TikTok, Reels, and anywhere GIFs are not supported.

Question 7

How do I add captions or emoji stickers?

Accepted Answer

Open the editor and use Captions and Stickers. Type a caption or add an emoji, then drag it into place. It is baked into the final GIF or MP4.

Question 8

Is GIF BOY a free alternative to Giphy Cam?

Accepted Answer

GIF BOY is a free, browser-based webcam GIF maker with no install, no signup, and no watermark. If you liked Giphy Cam or Giphy Capture, it covers the same record-a-GIF use case directly in your browser.

Question 9

Is GIF BOY made by Nintendo or affiliated with the Game Boy?

Accepted Answer

No. GIF BOY is an independent, unofficial parody and homage created by Chris Pirillo. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with Nintendo. Game Boy and related names are trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd., used here only to describe the retro handheld look this app affectionately imitates. No Nintendo code, ROMs, fonts, or artwork are included; the green-screen aesthetic is recreated from scratch.

GIF BOY — Retro Green-Screen Webcam GIF Maker