Compress GIF Animation

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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.