GIF Maker
Combine multiple images into an animated GIF — control speed, size and order.
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Make a GIF from your images
Upload a set of photos, put them in order, set how long each frame shows, and this GIF maker stitches them into an animation you can download. Everything happens in your browser — the images aren't uploaded to a server.
It's the quickest route from a burst of photos to a shareable loop, whether you're building a reaction GIF, showing a before-and-after, or turning a sequence of screenshots into a short demo.
Getting a good result
- Frame order matters most. Check the sequence before generating — a single frame out of place is obvious once it loops.
- Frame delay sets the feel. Around 100 ms per frame reads as smooth motion; 300 to 500 ms gives a deliberate slideshow pace.
- Keep dimensions consistent. Mixed sizes get scaled, which can look jarring. Crop to a common aspect ratio first with our image cropper.
- Fewer frames, smaller file. Ten well-chosen frames usually beat forty near-identical ones.
Why GIFs get large
The format is old and not efficient. Every frame is stored as a full image, so file size climbs roughly in proportion to frame count and dimensions. A 20-frame GIF at 800 pixels wide can easily run to several megabytes.
Three things bring it down: reduce the pixel dimensions, cut the number of frames, and prefer images with flat areas of colour over noisy photographic detail. GIF is capped at 256 colours per frame, which is why photos often look banded — the format simply can't hold the gradients.
For anything longer than a few seconds, a short video file is smaller and looks better. GIF earns its place through universal support and autoplay, not quality.
Where GIFs still work well
Short loops in chat and social posts, a quick demonstration of a UI interaction, an animated diagram in documentation, or a before-and-after comparison. They play everywhere without a player and start automatically, which is exactly why they've outlived better formats.
Most platforms cap upload size, so if a GIF is rejected the fix is usually fewer frames or smaller dimensions. Our image compressor can shrink the source images before you build the animation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a GIF from photos?
Upload your images, arrange them in order, set the frame delay, and generate. The download is a standard GIF that works anywhere.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. The animation is assembled in your browser, so the files never leave your device.
How many images can I use?
There's no fixed limit, but each frame adds to the file size. Beyond thirty or forty frames the result gets unwieldy for sharing.
Why does my GIF look grainy or banded?
GIF supports only 256 colours per frame. Photographs with smooth gradients — skies, skin tones — show visible banding as a result. It's a limitation of the format, not the tool.
Can I make a GIF from a video?
Not directly here. Export frames from the video first, then upload those images.
How do I make the GIF file smaller?
Reduce the pixel dimensions, use fewer frames, and trim any frames that barely differ from their neighbours. Dimensions usually make the biggest difference.