Compress GIF Animation
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Max size: 50.0MB
How to compress GIF animation
GIF is a popular format for animations and short clips. Optimize GIF files online using Gifsicle — a professional algorithm that preserves all frames and smooth playback.
Upload GIF file
Select a GIF animation from your computer or drag the file to the upload area
Configure optimization
Choose compression level and color optimization parameters
Download result
Get your optimized GIF animation with smaller size
Benefits of our GIF compression
Animation Preservation
Complete preservation of all animation frames and smooth playback while reducing size.
Smart Optimization
Removing duplicate frames and optimizing color palette to reduce size.
Quality Control
Adjust optimization level for balance between file size and animation quality.
About GIF format
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is a format for storing raster images and animations. Uses LZW lossless compression and palette of up to 256 colors per frame.
GIF Features
- Frame-by-frame animation support
- Transparency support (1 bit)
- Universal support in all browsers
- Automatic playback without players
Frequently asked questions about GIF compression
What is GIF optimization?
GIF optimization is the process of reducing GIF file size by removing unnecessary data, optimizing color palette and removing duplicate frames.
Is animation preserved during compression?
Yes, our service fully preserves animation, all frames and playback speed. Only file size is optimized.
How much can you reduce GIF size?
Depending on the source file, size can be reduced by 30-70% without noticeable quality loss.
What's better - GIF or video?
For short animations GIF is more convenient as it autoplays. For longer clips video (MP4) is more efficient in size.
Can you change GIF speed?
Our service focuses on compression. To change playback speed use dedicated GIF editors.