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Compress GIF Images OnlineReduce GIF File Size

Compress animated and static GIF images. Optimize frame rates, reduce colors, and minimize file size while maintaining animation quality.

Preserve animations
Frame optimization
Color reduction
Transparency support

GIF Upload

Drop GIF files here or click to browse

GIF

GIF compression preserves animations and transparency.

How to Compress GIF Images

1

Upload GIF Images

Drag and drop your GIF files or click to browse. Both animated and static GIF files are supported.

Animated GIFs maintain all frames and timing during compression
2

Choose Optimization Level

Select compression settings based on your needs. Higher compression reduces file size but may affect quality.

Start with medium compression for the best balance
3

Configure Color Settings

Adjust color palette size and dithering options. Fewer colors mean smaller files but may reduce quality.

128 colors usually provide good quality for most GIFs
4

Download Compressed GIF

Download your optimized GIF files individually or as a ZIP archive for batch downloads.

Animations and transparency are preserved in all compressed files

GIF Optimization Techniques

Frame Optimization

Advanced frame-by-frame compression

Up to 60% size reduction

Color Palette Optimization

Smart color reduction with dithering

30-50% size reduction

Dithering Enhancement

Apply dithering to improve color gradients

Better visual quality

GIF Optimization Comparison

Animated GIFs

Frame-by-frame optimization
Duplicate frame removal
Timing optimization
Loop settings preserved
Best for animations and web graphics
Memes, reactions, tutorials

Static GIFs

Aggressive color reduction
Intelligent dithering optimization
Transparency preservation
Metadata removal for smaller files
Best for animations and web graphics
Ideal for web graphics and animations

GIF Compression Features

Animation Preserved

Keep your GIF animations intact

Transparency Support

Preserve transparent backgrounds in GIFs

Bulk Processing

Compress multiple GIFs at once

Privacy Safe

Process images locally in your browser

GIF Compression FAQ

How does GIF compression work?

GIF compression reduces file size by optimizing the color palette, removing redundant frames, and applying advanced compression algorithms while preserving animations.

  • Reduces the number of colors in the palette
  • Removes duplicate or similar frames
  • Optimizes frame timing and transitions
  • Applies lossless compression algorithms

Will compressing a GIF affect the animation?

No, our GIF compressor preserves all animation frames, timing, and loop settings. The animation will play exactly as before, just with a smaller file size.

What's the difference between GIF and other animated formats?

GIF supports animation and transparency but is limited to 256 colors. WebP and APNG offer better compression and quality but have less universal browser support.

How much can I reduce a GIF file size?

GIF compression can typically reduce file size by 30-70% depending on the image content, number of frames, and compression settings used.

Should I use GIF or MP4 for animations?

For simple animations and memes, GIF is perfect. For longer or higher-quality animations, MP4 video provides much better compression and quality.

Can I compress large animated GIFs?

Yes! Our tool handles large animated GIFs efficiently. For very large files, consider reducing the number of frames or dimensions before compression.

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