GIF Maker
Create animated GIFs from static images directly in your browser. Set frame delays, image sizing, and loop repetitions without uploading files to a server.
JPG, PNG, WebP · up to 60 frames · reorder them in the list
Tips
- Setting frame delay to 100 milliseconds produces 10 frames per second, while 60 to 80 milliseconds creates smoother movement.
- Drag and drop frames to reorder your sequence or use the reverse option to flip the entire playback order.
- Constraining animation width to 480 or 600 pixels significantly reduces the final file size without noticeable loss in clarity.
How to use it
- 1 Select or drop your source images to load them into the frame sequence.
- 2 Reorder individual frames, set the playback delay per frame in milliseconds, and specify loop repetitions.
- 3 Adjust the maximum target width or height to control the output resolution.
- 4 Generate and save the animated GIF file directly to your device.
What you should know
Animated GIFs remain universally supported across messaging clients, email templates, and web browsers where video embeds are restricted or require user interaction to autoplay. Unlike modern video containers like MP4 or WebM, the GIF format uses LZW lossless compression constrained to a maximum of 256 indexed colours per frame. When you convert full 24-bit RGB or 32-bit RGBA source images into an animated GIF, the encoder generates an optimized colour palette via quantization. Because uncompressed multi-frame sequences can inflate rapidly, choosing appropriate dimensions and frame intervals is critical to balancing playback smoothness with manageable file weights.
This tool decodes uploaded image frames directly inside your browser and compiles them into a single animated GIF using client-side JavaScript. You can adjust the millisecond delay per frame, loop playback continuously or set a specific repeat count, and scale output dimensions proportionally. Because processing occurs strictly in local memory, your images are never sent to external servers. Note that converting to GIF strips EXIF metadata, drops any embedded audio streams, and reduces alpha channel transparency to single-colour binary transparency, which can introduce pixel fringing against contrasting backgrounds.
Frequently asked questions
Why did the colours in my GIF change compared to my original images?
The GIF specification is limited to an indexed palette of 256 colours per frame. The encoder quantizes your 24-bit source images to fit this limit, which can cause subtle colour banding or dithering in complex gradients.
Does this tool support transparent image backgrounds?
Yes, but GIF only supports 1-bit binary transparency rather than 8-bit alpha channels. Pixels are either fully transparent or fully opaque, so soft semi-transparent edges in PNG files will render with crisp or jagged boundaries.
Are my uploaded photos sent to a remote server for processing?
No, all image decoding, palette generation, and GIF encoding take place entirely within your browser using local resources. Your files never leave your device.
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