GIF Compress
GIF Compress is a free online image tool for changing GIF files into GIF files. GIF Compress accepts 1 MIME type, returns image/gif, includes 3 settings, and runs in your browser on the device.
Drop .gif file here
or click to choose — or paste an image with ⌘V / Ctrl+V
Options
Key facts
- Input
- 1 format: GIF (image/gif)
- Output
- GIF (image/gif)
- Runtime
- your browser on the device
- Settings
- 3 controls: Output width, Frame rate cap, and Palette size
- File mode
- 1 input file creates 1 output file
- Cost
- $0, no account required
How to use GIF Compress
- 1
Open your GIF file
Drop your GIF file onto the page, or click to browse and pick one from your device.
- 2
Choose options
Adjust the conversion options to suit your needs. Defaults work well for most inputs.
- 3
Convert and download
Click Convert. Your GIF file is ready to download in seconds.
GIF Compress details
First, GIF Compress reads GIF source files and prepares GIF output for the image workflow. Next, The visible controls are Output width, Frame rate cap, and Palette size. Additionally, Files and text stay in the browser session.
Most large GIFs are bloated because they're too big, too smooth, or use too many colors. GIF Compress re-encodes through ffmpeg.wasm with a tuned palette and the dimensions/fps you pick. The animation plays back identically; just at a smaller size and smaller file. Runs entirely in your browser; the GIF never leaves your device.
Common searches
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Related tools
Tools that work with the same formats — most users open one of these next.
GIF to JPG
Convert GIF images to JPG — extracts the first frame, runs in your browser.
GIF to WebP
Convert GIF images to WebP — extracts the first frame, runs in your browser.
GIF Cropper
Crop a GIF in your browser — exports the first frame as PNG (animation is not preserved).
GIF to PNG
Convert GIF images to PNG — better quality, runs in your browser.
PNG to GIF
Convert PNG images to GIF — palette-quantized, runs in your browser.
MP4 to GIF
Convert MP4 video to an animated GIF — free online, with a tuned palette.
Frequently asked
What is GIF Compress?
GIF Compress is a free online image tool for changing GIF files into GIF files. GIF Compress accepts 1 MIME type, returns image/gif, includes 3 settings, and runs in your browser on the device.
What files does GIF Compress accept and create?
GIF Compress accepts GIF files (image/gif) and creates GIF files (image/gif). The page includes 3 settings: Output width, Frame rate cap, and Palette size.
Do my files and data stay private?
Yes. GIF Compress runs entirely in your browser using your device's CPU. Files and text are never uploaded to our servers, so your data stays private.
How do I use GIF Compress?
Open GIF Compress, drop in your GIF file, choose any options, and click Convert. Your browser does the work locally and produces a GIF file you can save right away.
What is the maximum file size for GIF Compress?
Because GIF Compress runs in your browser, the maximum size depends on your device's available memory. Most modern phones and laptops handle files up to a few hundred MB without issues.