Reduce a GIF’s file size by lowering the frame rate and color palette. Preview the trade-off and export a smaller GIF that still looks good. For smaller dimensions or a shorter loop, send the result into Resize GIF or Cut GIF directly from this page. Everything runs locally in your browser using WebCodecs — your file is never uploaded to a server, so it stays private and conversion starts instantly. Need more than one operation? Use the "Continue this clip in" links in the workspace — your edits carry over to crop, trim, resize and compress without re-uploading the file.
How to compress gif
- Drop a GIF onto the box above.
- Lower the FPS or palette size — fewer colors and slower frame rates shrink the file the most.
- For smaller dimensions or a shorter loop, chain into Resize GIF or Cut GIF from the "Continue this clip in" block.
- Click Export to download the compressed GIF.
Frequently asked questions
- What shrinks a GIF the most?
- Fewer frames (lower FPS) and a smaller palette here. For shorter loops and smaller dimensions — usually the biggest wins — chain into Cut GIF or Resize GIF from the "Continue this clip in" block. Your current settings carry over.
- Could converting to MP4/WebM be smaller?
- Often dramatically — try GIF to MP4 or GIF to WebM if your platform accepts video.
- Is my GIF uploaded?
- No. Everything runs locally in your browser using WebCodecs — your file is never uploaded to a server, so it stays private and conversion starts instantly.