Compress GIF Online — Reduce File Size
Shrink GIF file sizes dramatically without losing animation quality.
Large GIF files slow down websites, get rejected by messaging apps, and eat into email attachment limits. Our GIF compressor uses an optimized color palette and dithering algorithm to dramatically reduce your GIF's file size while preserving the animation quality as much as possible.
How to Convert
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Upload your GIF file to the compressor.
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Optionally reduce the frame rate for additional size savings.
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Click Convert to apply the compression.
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Download your compressed GIF.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can a GIF be compressed?
Results vary based on content, but most GIFs can be reduced by 20–60% using palette optimization. Complex, high-color GIFs compress less; simple ones compress more.
Will compression affect the animation speed?
No, unless you reduce the FPS setting. File size compression affects color representation, not timing.
Is my file uploaded?
No. Compression runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your GIF never leaves your device.
Why are GIF files so large?
The GIF format stores every frame individually with no inter-frame compression. Modern video formats like MP4 or WebP only store the differences between frames, making them far more efficient for animations.
Processed entirely on your device for absolute privacy.