About GIF Compressor
Animated GIFs get big quickly, because every frame is a full image with up to 256 colours. This compressor rebuilds the animation with three controls: fewer colours, smaller dimensions and, optionally, fewer frames. When frames are dropped, the remaining ones are shown for longer so the animation keeps its original speed. For GIFs without transparency, unchanged areas between frames are stored only once, which helps with screen recordings and reaction GIFs that have still backgrounds. You'll see the old and new size for each file before downloading.
How to Use It
- 01
Add GIF files
Drop .gif files into the box, or tap to choose them.
- 02
Pick colours
Reducing the width usually saves the most. Fewer colours and dropped frames add more savings.
- 03
Compress and compare
Press Compress, compare the sizes, then download the smaller GIF.
Questions
Which setting saves the most?
Reducing the dimensions, because size grows with the pixel count. Halving the width cuts the pixels by about three quarters.
Does dropping frames change the speed?
No. Dropped frames' display time is added to the frames that remain, so the total length stays the same. Motion just looks less smooth.
Why is my GIF bigger after compressing?
Some GIFs are already highly optimised. If the result isn't smaller, the file row tells you, and you should keep the original or try fewer colours and a smaller width.
Is transparency kept?
Yes, transparent areas stay transparent. Transparent GIFs can't use the unchanged-area optimisation, so they may shrink less.