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Compress GIF
into something lighter.

GIF is a 1987 format. Re-encode static GIFs as WebP or PNG and they usually get far smaller — with the same look.

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# Compressors

The best way to reduce GIF size

GIF’s compression is decades old and limited to 256 colors, so static GIF images — diagrams, logos, badges, old web graphics — are almost always larger than they need to be. Re-encoding them as WebP (smallest) or PNG (most compatible) reduces GIF size dramatically without changing how they look.

Note: this tool works on still images. For an animated GIF, only the first frame is kept, so use it for static GIFs.

  • Much smaller

    Static GIFs routinely shrink by half or more when re-encoded as WebP.

  • More colors

    WebP and PNG aren’t limited to 256 colors, so gradients look smoother.

  • Transparency kept

    GIF transparency carries over to WebP and PNG.

How to compress a GIF

  1. 1

    Drop your .gif files into the box above.

  2. 2

    They are converted to WebP by default. Switch Format to PNG if the destination doesn’t accept WebP.

  3. 3

    Download the smaller files individually or as a ZIP.

# FAQ

Compress GIF: common questions

Does this compress animated GIFs?

No — only the first frame of an animated GIF is kept. This tool is for static GIF images.

Can the output stay a .gif?

Not currently. GIF is inefficient enough that WebP or PNG is almost always the better way to cut its size.

WebP or PNG for GIF compression?

WebP gives the smallest files and works in all modern browsers. Choose PNG when a platform or app doesn’t accept WebP.

Is my GIF uploaded?

No. Everything runs in your browser; the file never leaves your device.