Free GIF Creator

Create Animated GIFs from Images or Videos Instantly

Transform your photos into captivating animations or extract GIF clips from videos. Upload multiple images, trim video segments, customize timing, and generate professional-quality GIFs in seconds.

  • Images or Videos
  • Video Trimming
  • Custom Timing
  • Frame Editing
  • Loop Control
  • No Watermark
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Images

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Up to 50 images or 1 video • Max 10MB per image

Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF (images) • MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI (video) • Max 100MB for video
Files are stored temporarily for 24 hours for processing and sharing.
  1. Upload: Add images (up to 50) or a video file using the buttons above
  2. Arrange: Drag frames to reorder, adjust timing for each frame
  3. Customize: Set loop options, speed, and quality settings
  4. Create: Click "Create GIF" and download your animation
Pro Tip: For smooth animations, keep frame delay between 0.1-0.5 seconds and use 10-30 frames.
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Preview

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Animation Settings

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Advanced Animation

Smart Features

Automatically adjust quality and remove duplicates
Remove similar consecutive frames
Content-aware resizing
AI-suggested frame delays

Image Effects

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Export

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Tips for Great GIFs

  • Use images of similar sizes for best results
  • 3-10 frames work well for most animations
  • Faster frame delays (0.1-0.3s) for action
  • Slower delays (1-2s) for presentations

Master the Art of GIF Creation

Multiple Image Support

Upload up to 50 images and arrange them in any order to create smooth, professional animations.

Precise Timing Control

Set custom delays between frames from 0.1 to 5 seconds for perfect animation pacing.

Advanced Frame Editing

Edit individual frames with delete, duplicate, reorder, and custom timing controls.

Smart Optimization

AI-powered duplicate detection, auto-timing suggestions, and intelligent compression.

Image Effects & Filters

Apply brightness, contrast, saturation adjustments and filters like grayscale or sepia.

Text Overlays

Add customizable text captions to your animations with positioning and styling options.

How to Create Professional Animated GIFs

  1. 1 Choose Your Input: Upload multiple images for custom animations, or upload a video file to extract a GIF clip. Images become animation frames in upload order.
  2. 2 For Videos - Set Trimming: Specify start time, duration (up to 30 seconds), frame rate, and output width. Preview your video clip before conversion.
  3. 3 For Images - Edit Frames: Use the Frame Editor to delete unwanted frames, duplicate important ones, reorder sequence, and adjust individual timing delays.
  4. 4 Choose Animation Style: Select from Normal, Bounce (forward-backward), Reverse, or Random playback. Add smooth transition effects like fade, slide, or zoom between frames.
  5. 5 Set Timing & Quality: Configure global frame delays (0.1-5 seconds) or enable variable delays for individual frame control. Set output dimensions and quality level.
  6. 6 Apply Smart Features: Enable auto-optimization, duplicate detection, smart resizing, and auto-timing suggestions for professional results.
  7. 7 Add Creative Effects: Apply global filters (grayscale, sepia), adjust brightness/contrast/saturation, and add text overlays with custom positioning and styling.
  8. 8 Choose Export Format: Select GIF, WebP, or APNG output with quality presets (Web, Social, High Quality) or custom settings for color palette and dithering.
  9. 9 Preview & Generate: Use real-time preview to test your animation, then create and download your optimized animated file instantly!

Pro Tips for Professional GIFs

  • Video to GIF: Choose high-motion segments for best results. 15 FPS provides smooth playback while keeping file sizes manageable.
  • Frame editing: Use the Frame Editor to remove blurry frames, duplicate key moments, and fine-tune timing for perfect animations.
  • Animation styles: Bounce animations double your frame count for smooth back-and-forth motion
  • Smart optimization: Let AI detect duplicates and suggest optimal timing based on image content
  • Modern formats: WebP and APNG often produce smaller files with better quality than GIF
  • Variable timing: Use different delays for each frame to emphasize important moments
  • Text overlays: Add frame numbers, timestamps, or branding with customizable positioning
  • Quality presets: Web preset optimizes for fast loading, Social for platforms, High Quality for maximum fidelity
  • Transition effects: Fade and slide effects create cinematic transitions between frames

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GIF Creation: Complete Guide

Create custom animated GIFs from images or video clips with full control over timing, size, and quality. Perfect for social media content, reactions, memes, product demos, and any visual storytelling that benefits from seamless looping animation.

Why Create GIFs?

  • Universal Compatibility: GIFs work everywhere—all browsers, social media, messaging apps, email clients
  • Attention-Grabbing: Movement catches the eye—GIFs get 3x more engagement than static images on social media
  • Seamless Loops: Perfect continuous playback without play buttons or controls—immediate visual impact
  • Storytelling: Convey processes, reactions, or narratives in compact, shareable format
  • No Sound Required: Visual-only communication works in sound-off environments (offices, public spaces, mobile)

Creation Methods Comparison

Method Best For Control Level
From Images Slideshows, step-by-step tutorials, frame-by-frame animation Complete—control each frame individually
From Video Movie clips, screen recordings, real-world footage Medium—select clip range, adjust FPS
Screen Capture Software demos, tutorials, gameplay highlights High—choose exact screen area and duration

Optimal Settings Guide

Frame Rate (FPS):

  • 10-15 FPS: Standard for most GIFs—smooth enough for social media, reasonable file size
  • 20-24 FPS: Smooth motion for high-quality content—larger files but cinema-like fluidity
  • 5-8 FPS: Minimal file size for simple animations or slow-motion effects

Dimensions:

  • 480x270px: Twitter/Discord standard—small file, fast loading
  • 640x360px: Balanced quality and size for most platforms
  • 800x600px+: High-quality content—use only when detail matters

File Size Management

Target sizes: Under 1MB for social media, under 500KB for messaging apps, under 2MB for websites

Reduction strategies: Lower dimensions (biggest impact), reduce FPS (10 instead of 20), shorter duration (3-5 seconds), use our GIF Optimizer after creation

Pro Creation Tips

  • Loop Smoothly: Ensure last frame flows naturally back to first—test loop before finalizing
  • Consistent Dimensions: All source images should match size to avoid distortion
  • Frame Delay Sweet Spot: 100ms (0.1s) per frame = 10 FPS—good balance for most content
  • Compress After: Create at high quality, then use GIF Optimizer to reduce size
  • Test on Target Platform: Preview on the platform where you'll share (Twitter/Discord/etc.)

Quick Reference

Max Images
50 images (10MB each)
Video Length
Up to 30 seconds from video
Recommended FPS
10-15 for most content
Ideal File Size
Under 1-2MB for sharing
Processing Time
5-30 seconds

Privacy & Security

Your images/videos are processed securely and auto-deleted within 1 hour. No permanent storage. All transfers encrypted via HTTPS.

Frequently Asked Questions

From Images: Upload individual frames (JPG/PNG) for complete control—perfect for slideshows, step-by-step tutorials, or custom frame-by-frame animation. You control exactly what each frame shows and how long it displays. From Video: Extract a continuous clip from video footage (MP4/MOV)—ideal for movie clips, screen recordings, or real-world motion. Tool samples frames at your chosen FPS. Use images for precise control, video for capturing existing footage.

Upload up to 50 images (10MB each max), each becoming one frame in your animation. Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WebP, and even existing GIFs. For videos: MP4, AVI, MOV, WebM up to 100MB, extract up to 30 seconds of footage. Ensure all images have consistent dimensions for best results—mixed sizes get automatically resized, potentially causing quality loss or distortion.

10-15 FPS: Recommended for most GIFs—smooth enough for social media, reasonable file sizes. 20-24 FPS: Cinema-quality smoothness for high-end content—significantly larger files. 5-8 FPS: Minimal size for simple animations. Higher FPS = smoother motion but exponentially larger files. For 3-second GIF: 10 FPS = 30 frames, 20 FPS = 60 frames (roughly 2x file size).

Target: Under 1MB for Twitter, under 500KB for messaging. Strategies: (1) Reduce dimensions—480x270px instead of 1920x1080px (biggest impact). (2) Lower FPS—10 instead of 24. (3) Shorten duration—3-5 seconds max. (4) Optimize after creation using our GIF Optimizer (reduces by 30-60%). (5) Limit colors—simpler visuals compress better.

Yes! Set frame delay (duration each frame shows) from 20ms to 5000ms. Default 100ms (0.1s) = 10 FPS. Use longer delays (500-1000ms) for slideshows where viewers need time to read text. Use shorter delays (50-100ms) for smooth motion. After initial creation, use our GIF Editor to fine-tune timing for individual frames.

Jarring loops occur when the last frame doesn't transition naturally to the first. Solutions: (1) Match start/end—first and last frames should be similar. (2) Use boomerang—reverse the sequence after forward playback using our GIF Reverse tool. (3) Add transition frame—create a middle frame that blends last → first. (4) Trim ends—remove transitional frames that disrupt flow.

Create your base GIF first, then use our specialized tools: GIF Text Tool to add captions, subtitles, or watermarks. GIF Effects Tool for filters (grayscale, sepia, blur, brightness/contrast). GIF Editor for comprehensive editing. This modular approach maintains quality better than applying everything during initial creation.

Yes, completely free with no watermarks for basic use! Free tier includes: GIF creation from images (up to 50 frames) or video (up to 30 seconds), standard dimensions and FPS settings, all basic features. No branding or watermarks added to your GIFs. Advanced features requiring more processing may require a paid plan. Most users never need paid plans—free tier covers 95% of use cases.
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