Compress a GIF for sharing

Make your GIF smaller, check the animation and download the result.

Processed on your device. No upload, account or watermark.

GIF up to 20 MB and 1 minute.

Make an animation fit an upload limit

If a website asks for an image below 2 MB, enter 2 as your target. After compression, check both the reported size and the animation. A smaller file is useful only if the text and action still make sense.

How to compress a GIF

Choose your GIF. Check the original animation and file size.
Set a target if needed. Leave the field empty for automatic compression, then start.
Compare and download. Review the actual size, colors and movement. Save the result before changing settings or closing the page.

If the target was not reached, try a larger limit or begin with a shorter animation. If the result is already small, keeping the original may be the better choice.

Starting with a video? Use Video to GIF. For separate photos, use Images to GIF. If your destination accepts video, you can try GIF to MP4 instead. Browse all free tools.

GIF compression questions

Does the result stay a GIF?

Yes. The output is a GIF, so you can use it where an animated image is required. It is not converted into a video.

Can I compress a GIF to a specific size?

You can enter a target from 0.01 to 20 MB, or leave it blank for automatic compression. The tool tries to meet the target and reports the actual result. Some GIFs cannot reach a very small target; the result will say when it has not been reached.

Will compression change the picture?

It can reduce the number of colors or the image dimensions. Compare the animation, small text and gradients before downloading. Compression is not guaranteed to be lossless, and an already optimized GIF may not become smaller.

Are the timing, transparency and looping kept?

The full animation keeps its frame timing, transparent areas and loop setting. Frames are not removed and the picture is not cropped. The receiving app can still control how it displays or repeats a GIF.

Which GIFs can I use?

Choose one GIF up to 20 MB and one minute per play. Very large images or GIFs with many frames can exceed processing limits even below those caps. Try a shorter or smaller source if the file cannot be processed.

Is it free, and is my GIF uploaded?

Compression and download are free without an account or added watermark. The GIF is processed in your browser. Processing resources may load first, but the selected GIF is not uploaded.