Compress an Animated GIF

Re-encode an animated GIF while preserving its frame delays, transparency, and loop behavior.

Choose an animated GIF to compress

Drop an animated GIF here, or choose one from your device.

One GIF · up to 8 MB, 120 frames, and a 4 MP canvas · 12 MP decoded-work limit

Your original files stay unchanged. Processing happens in this browser where supported.

How to use this tool

Decode and composite one source frame at a time, then encode it with the selected scale and palette limit.

  1. 1Choose a GIF animation up to 8 MB, 120 frames, and 4 megapixels per canvas.
  2. 2Keep the original dimensions or explicitly choose a smaller scale and color count.
  3. 3Create the result and compare its actual size; a larger output is reported honestly.

Best for

Animated GIFs that need smaller dimensions or a reduced color palette for sharing or embedding.

Privacy

Files are processed locally in this browser for this tool. The original files stay unchanged, and file names or image contents are not included in tool analytics. Read our privacy policy

Limitations

  • Re-encoding changes palette colors and can increase the file size.
  • The tool preserves source frame timing, transparency, and finite, infinite, or absent loop behavior.
  • Aggregate decoded and rendered work is limited to protect browser memory.

Questions

How do I use compress an animated gif?

Choose a GIF animation up to 8 MB, 120 frames, and 4 megapixels per canvas. Keep the original dimensions or explicitly choose a smaller scale and color count. Create the result and compare its actual size; a larger output is reported honestly.

What format will I download?

The output is a GIF animation. GIF compression retains the source timing, transparency, and loop behavior.

Are my files uploaded?

No. This tool processes the selected files locally in your browser. Processing speed and format support depend on your device and browser.

Can I change the original file?

No. The tool creates a separate downloadable result; your source file remains unchanged.

Can I use this tool on my phone?

Yes, in a current mobile browser. Large images or batches may take longer and use more memory on a phone, so reduce the batch or image size if processing stops.

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