GIF maker
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Combine pictures into an animated GIF. Add your images, put them in order, choose how long each frame shows and how many times it loops, then download — all encoded on your device.
How to make a GIF from pictures
- Choose two or more images (you can add more later).
- Reorder frames with the arrows (or drag them on desktop) and remove any you don't want.
- Set the frame delay, width and loop option. 'Fit' letterboxes different-sized images; 'Fill & crop' fills the frame.
- Press Make GIF, preview it and download.
Frame delay cheat sheet
GIF stores delays in hundredths of a second, so every delay is rounded to 10 ms. Browsers also treat delays of 0–10 ms as 100 ms, so very short delays actually play slower.
| Delay | Frames per second | Feels like |
|---|---|---|
| 40 ms | 25 fps | Smooth video |
| 70 ms | ≈14 fps | Typical reaction GIF |
| 100 ms | 10 fps | Light animation |
| 500 ms | 2 fps | Slideshow |
| 1000 ms | 1 fps | Slow slideshow |
Keeping GIFs small
- File size grows with width × height × frames. Halving the width cuts the file to roughly a quarter.
- Each frame gets its own 256-color palette; flat graphics compress far better than photos.
- Many chat apps cap GIFs at 8–25 MB — aim for 480 px or less for sharing.
Private by design
Everything runs in your browser — your images and videos are never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone.
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Frequently asked questions
How many images can I use?
Up to 200 frames. Large frame counts at big sizes take longer and use more memory, especially on phones.
Can I make the GIF play only once?
Yes — set Loop to Once. 'Forever' writes the standard NETSCAPE2.0 loop block that browsers and chat apps repeat endlessly.
Why does my GIF look grainy?
GIF is limited to 256 colors per frame, so photos with smooth gradients show banding. For photos, an MP4 or WebP animation looks better — but GIF plays everywhere.
Can I turn a video into a GIF?
Yes, use the Video to GIF converter — it samples frames from a clip of up to 15 seconds.
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