Compress GIF Files Online
Shrink large GIFs with adjustable lossy compression and color reduction for much smaller files.
- Input:
- GIF
- Output:
- GIF
- Max size:
- 100 MB
- Runs:
- On secure servers
What the GIF Compressor does
Shrink an animated GIF so it uploads faster and fits size limits on messaging apps and websites. The compressor combines lossy compression, a reduced color palette and optional frame dropping, and shows the new file size so you can compare before downloading.
Options
- Compression strength (0–200): higher values give smaller files with more grain.
- Maximum colors (2–256): fewer colors means a smaller file.
- Drop every second frame halves the frame count while keeping the total duration.
Good to know
Very strong settings can make gradients blotchy. Start with the defaults and increase step by step.
How to use the GIF Compressor
- 1
Drag your GIF file into the upload area, or click it to browse your device.
- 2
Adjust the options to suit your needs — the defaults work well for most files.
- 3
Click “Run GIF Compressor” to start processing.
- 4
Preview the result, then download it. Batch results can be downloaded together as a ZIP.
Supported formats
- GIF supports simple animation and up to 256 colors per frame. It is universally supported but produces large files. More about the GIF format.
Frequently asked questions
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