GIF Optimizer
Reduce palette size, merge similar frames and optionally drop frames or downscale to slim down heavy GIFs.
Select files for GIF Optimizer
Drag & drop your files here, or click to browse
Higher levels reduce colors and tolerate more inter-frame differences.
Halves the frame count; frame durations are doubled so playback speed stays the same.
- Re-encodes the GIF with palette reduction and inter-frame optimization (libimagequant + cgif). Results depend on the source; the report shows the real size change.
How to use GIF Optimizer
From upload to download in 3 steps.
- 1
Add your files
Choose or drag up to 10 GIF files into the upload area (up to 80 MB each).
- 2
Adjust the settings
Optionally change the target format, compression level, drop every other frame and 1 more — the defaults work well for most files.
- 3
Optimize and download
Click Optimize, follow the progress, and download the result — several files are bundled into one ZIP. Files are deleted from the server automatically afterwards.
Supported formats and settings
- Input formats
- GIF
- Output formats
- GIF
- Limits
- Up to 80 MB per file
- Up to 10 files per job
- Files are deleted automatically after processing
- Compression Level
- Light (best quality), Medium (recommended) and Strong (smallest file)
- Drop Every Other Frame
- Halves the frame count; frame durations are doubled so playback speed stays the same.
- Scale
- 10–100 %
Why use our GIF Optimizer?
Genuine Processing
Real conversions by proven engines — never renamed copies or fake results.
Private by Design
Files are deleted automatically after processing and never used for training.
Free to Use
No account, no subscription and no watermarks on your files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which file formats does GIF Optimizer support?
GIF Optimizer accepts GIF files. It produces GIF.
Is there a file size limit?
Each file can be up to 80 MB, and you can process up to 10 files at once. Larger files take longer to upload and process.
What happens to my files?
Files are uploaded only when you start processing. They are stored under random names in a private temporary folder, processed, and deleted automatically shortly afterwards — the exact time is shown with your result — or immediately when you click “Delete files now”. Files are never shared or used for training.
How does GIF Optimizer work, and what are its limitations?
Re-encodes the GIF with palette reduction and inter-frame optimization (libimagequant + cgif). Results depend on the source; the report shows the real size change.
Is GIF Optimizer free to use?
Yes. GIF Optimizer is free, needs no account, and does not add watermarks to your files.
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