GIF Splitter

Split GIF into Frames

Extract individual frames from any animated GIF. Get PNG, JPG, or WebP images with frame timing data. Perfect for editing, meme creation, or analysis.

  • Extract All Frames
  • Multiple Formats
  • Timing Data
  • ZIP Download
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GIF Splitter Tool

Upload GIF

Animated GIF Up to 50MB
  1. Upload: Choose animated GIF to extract frames
  2. Select Format: Pick PNG (transparency), JPG, or WebP
  3. Extract: All frames extracted with timing data
  4. Download: Get ZIP with all frames + timing.json
Tip: Use PNG to preserve transparency for editing.

Drop GIF file here or click to upload

Animated GIF • Max 50MB

Extracted Frames

Upload a GIF to extract frames

How to Split a GIF

1. Upload GIF

Drop or select your animated GIF file

2. Choose Format

Select PNG, JPG, or WebP output

3. Extract Frames

All frames are extracted instantly

4. Download

Get individual frames or ZIP

Why Split a GIF?

Edit Individual Frames

Extract frames to edit in Photoshop, GIMP, or other editors, then recombine into a new GIF.

Create Memes & Stickers

Extract the perfect frame to use as a static meme, reaction image, or sticker.

Analyze Animation

Study frame timing, transitions, and techniques used in professional animations.

GIF Frame Extraction: Complete Guide

Extract individual frames from animated GIFs to access each image separately. Perfect for frame-by-frame analysis, extracting specific moments, creating thumbnails, or reconstructing GIFs with different timing or frame order.

Why Extract GIF Frames?

  • Frame Analysis: Study individual frames for motion analysis, quality inspection, or identifying specific moments
  • Static Image Creation: Convert any frame to standalone PNG/JPG for thumbnails, posters, or social media images
  • Editing Workflow: Extract frames, edit individually in Photoshop/GIMP, then reassemble into improved GIF
  • Content Extraction: Pull specific frames from long GIFs without downloading the entire animation
  • Timing Preservation: Access frame delay data (timing.json) to recreate exact animation timing

Export Format Comparison

Format Best For Transparency File Size
PNG Editing, transparency needs, lossless quality ✅ Yes Large
JPG Thumbnails, web previews, smaller files ❌ No (white background) Small
WebP Modern web use, best compression ✅ Yes Very Small

Understanding timing.json

The included timing.json file contains crucial animation metadata:

  • Frame Delays: How long each frame displays (in milliseconds)
  • Loop Count: Whether GIF loops infinitely or plays once
  • Frame Order: Sequence information for reassembly
  • Disposal Methods: How each frame transitions to the next

This data is essential if you plan to reconstruct the GIF after editing individual frames. Most GIF creation tools can import timing.json to restore original playback speed.

Step-by-Step Extraction Process

  1. Upload GIF: Select your animated GIF (up to 50MB)
  2. Choose Export Format: PNG (transparency), JPG (smaller), or WebP (best compression)
  3. Include Timing Data: Enable timing.json to preserve animation metadata
  4. Extract Frames: Tool processes GIF and separates each frame
  5. Preview & Select: View all extracted frames, select specific ones if needed
  6. Download: Get ZIP archive with all frames + timing.json

Pro Frame Extraction Tips

  • PNG for Editing: Always use PNG if you plan to edit frames and reassemble—preserves transparency and quality
  • JPG for Storage: Use JPG for archival or thumbnails when transparency isn't needed
  • Frame Naming: Frames export as frame_001.png, frame_002.png... for easy sorting
  • Selective Download: Preview frames first, download only the ones you need to save bandwidth
  • Batch Processing: Extract frames from multiple GIFs to build frame libraries or sprite sheets

Common Use Cases

Animation Editing: Extract all frames, edit individually in Photoshop (color correction, text overlays, effects), then use our GIF Maker to reassemble with original timing from timing.json.

Thumbnail Creation: Extract the most representative frame (usually first or middle) to create static previews for email clients or platforms that don't autoplay GIFs.

Quality Control: Extract frames to inspect compression artifacts, check for duplicate frames (file size optimization), or verify smooth motion between frames.

Sprite Sheet Creation: Extract frames and arrange them into sprite sheets for CSS animations, game development, or canvas-based animations with better performance control.

Quick Reference

Export Formats
PNG, JPG, WebP
Timing Data
timing.json with frame delays & metadata
Frame Limit
No limit (handles 100+ frames)
Processing Time
5-20 seconds depending on frame count
Download Method
ZIP archive with all frames + timing

Privacy & Security

Your GIF and extracted frames are processed securely and auto-deleted within 1 hour. No permanent storage. All transfers encrypted via HTTPS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Export as PNG (recommended—preserves transparency and lossless quality, ideal for editing), JPG (smaller files without transparency, good for thumbnails/archival), or WebP (best compression with transparency support, perfect for modern web use). Use PNG if you plan to edit frames and reassemble the GIF. Use JPG for static previews where file size matters more than transparency.

timing.json contains essential animation metadata: frame delays (how long each frame displays), loop count, and disposal methods. This file is crucial if you plan to edit frames and reassemble the GIF—it preserves exact original timing. Without it, you'd have to manually guess frame delays. Most GIF creation tools (including ours) can import timing.json to restore original playback speed automatically.

No frame count limit—GIFs with 100+ frames work perfectly. Processing time scales with frame count (5 seconds for 10 frames, 20+ seconds for 100+ frames). Very large high-resolution GIFs may take longer but will process successfully. The resulting ZIP file size depends on frame count and export format (PNG creates larger files than JPG/WebP).

Yes! After extraction, preview all frames with thumbnails. Select specific frames you want (Ctrl/Cmd+click for multiple), then download only those frames as a ZIP. This is useful for extracting key moments, removing duplicate frames, or getting specific frames without downloading the entire set. You can also download individual frames one at a time if needed.

Yes, frames are extracted pixel-perfectly without recompression or quality loss. However, GIFs are already lossy (256 colors per frame), so extracted frames inherit the GIF's existing quality limitations. If your original GIF had compression artifacts, those will appear in the extracted frames. PNG export is lossless from the GIF source, JPG adds slight additional compression, WebP offers the best balance of size and quality.

After editing individual frames, use our GIF Maker tool. Upload all edited frames in order, then import the timing.json file to automatically restore original frame delays and loop settings. Alternatively, manually set frame delay if you want different timing. Ensure frames are named sequentially (frame_001, frame_002...) for correct ordering. This workflow is perfect for advanced editing: extract → edit in Photoshop → reassemble with original timing.

Yes, up to 50MB GIF file size is supported. Long GIFs (100-200+ frames) work perfectly but take longer to process. Consider the resulting ZIP size—100 frames as PNG can create 10-50MB archives. For very large GIFs, use JPG or WebP export to reduce download size, or use selective download to grab only the frames you need. Processing happens entirely in-browser for smaller GIFs, or server-side for larger files.

Use PNG or WebP export to preserve transparency—both formats support alpha channels. JPG does not support transparency and will replace transparent pixels with a white background. If your GIF has transparency and you need to maintain it (for editing or overlaying on other content), always choose PNG. WebP is a good alternative with smaller file sizes while keeping transparency intact.

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