Compress GIF files
Your files are processed on your device. We never upload them.
How to compress GIF files
- 01A ▸Choose your GIFs, or drop them on the page.
- 02A ▸Pick how many colours to keep. Balanced suits most GIFs.
- 03A ▸To save more, keep every 2nd or 3rd frame.
- 04A ▸Select Compress, compare the sizes, and download.
Questions
How does compressing a GIF work?
Each frame is stored again with fewer colours, and parts that don't change from one frame to the next are stored once instead of in every frame. Keeping every 2nd frame halves the pictures; each kept frame shows for longer, so the animation lasts as long as before.
Are my GIFs uploaded?
No. Your files are processed on your device. We never upload them.
How much smaller will my GIF get?
It depends on the GIF. Screen recordings and GIFs with a still background often shrink the most. A GIF that was already optimised may barely change; then you get your original back, never a bigger file.
Which colour setting should I use?
Light keeps up to 256 colours, as much as a GIF can hold. Balanced (128) looks the same for most cartoons and screenshots. Strong and Strongest suit simple graphics; photos may show banding.
Will dropping frames make it jerky?
A little. Every 2nd frame works well for GIFs made from video at 20 frames a second or more. For short, slow animations, keep every frame and reduce colours instead.
Can I make a GIF smaller in pixels too?
Yes, with Resize GIF. Halving the width usually makes the file about four times smaller, more than any colour setting.
Is there a file size limit?
There's no daily limit and no fixed size cap. Files over 100 MB get a warning, as they may be slow or fail on a phone, and you can try anyway.