Compress a GIF

Compress your GIF and reduce its size.

Compress GIF

How to compress GIF files

1. Upload the GIF file to Animately's GIF compressor tool.

Enjoy a sleek GIF editor that makes compressing GIFs easy. Compress your own GIF within seconds without installing software locally—for free and without intrusive ads. Click on "Compress GIF" to get redirected to the editing interface. There, import your GIF image from the computer using the button in the upper-right corner. Once you upload your file, the online GIF optimizer is automatically ready to compress the GIF format.

2. Reduce GIF file size without compromising on image quality.

The problem with many GIF editors is losing quality. Why use a GIF image that is blurry and pixelated when you can access a tool that can compress GIFs and maintain quality? Simply select the desired compression rate from the GIF compressor interface. The smaller file size is immediately visible, and you can compare the result with the original. You can always reset, go one step back from the Edits History, or compress the GIF image further to achieve the desired GIF file size.

3. Download your compressed GIF file for free.

Forget complicated interfaces. The compressed GIF is saved automatically, ready for you to click the “Download” button. Export the cut GIF to your computer and use it in your next marketing campaign and get more engagement from your target audience. Whenever you need to compress other animated images, see step 1.

Seamless, streamlined GIF compression

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Premium tool

Don’t let Animately’s ease of use trick you. It has all the features of a pro GIF editing tool, and it is used by marketing professionals around the world to optimize campaigns.

Modern interface

So many GIF tools feel outdated and are a nuisance to figure out. Step into an interface that is clean, sleek, and fast. Animately is a playground for creativity and efficiency.

Intuitive experience

Enjoy a flawless process with our streamlined GIF editing experience. No extra steps or buttons. All the information and commands you need are visible and easily accessible.

Advanced settings

Access the GIF optimisation presents available in Animately to apply various edits at once. Play around with the different tools to trim, crop, resize, or remove duplicate frames.

Less trial and error

Tired of countless tries to just cut a GIF right? Enjoy automated previews, file size visibility, and edit history. Switch between features, such as cropping or compression, without losing changes.

Compress GIF for free

Unlimited creativity. Use Animately to trim, crop, compress, and optimise multiple GIFs for free, with no strings attached. Easily reduce the file size directly in web browsers or on mobile devices.

Next-level engagement

Leverage the power of GIF images to engage and entertain clients in newsletters, display campaigns, or other marketing activities with a modern, online GIF compressor. Take Animately for a spin and explore all its easy-to-use features, including cropping, trimming, color reduction, video-to-GIF conversion, and more.

"Compared to other tools, Animately feels like a breath of fresh air. I cut a GIF quickly, with a few clicks, in a clean and straightforward interface. I especially liked the automatic preview. With other tools, I had to download the file to see it, only to notice that it needed more changes." — Sabina Varga, content marketer

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