Make a GIF from images
Put a series of pictures in order and turn them into a looping animation. A live preview and the estimated file size help you get it right before you save.
Add 2 to 100 images for the animation: JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC and more.
or drop files here
1000 ms = 1 second. To give one frame a different time, type it in that frame's row.
A GIF can hold up to 256 colors per frame, so photos may look slightly banded. Fewer colors make a smaller file.
Add at least 2 images to make an animation.
Files never leave your device. Everything runs in your browser.
How to use it
- Add 2 to 100 images with "Choose files" or by dropping them onto the page.
- Put them in order by dragging or with the buttons, and remove any you don't need.
- Set the "Time per frame (ms)", the "Repeat" option, the "Size" and the number of "Colors".
- Click "Make GIF", then "Download" to save animation.gif.
What it does
Timing for every frame
Choose a frame time from 20 to 5000 ms, with quick picks of 100, 250, 500, 1000 and 2000 ms, and give any single frame its own time in its row.
Loop options and boomerang
Loop forever, play a set number of times or play once. Boomerang plays the frames forward and then backward.
A size that suits the web
Set a custom width from 16 to 4096 px (480 px by default, or the first image's width if that is narrower), or keep the size of the first image. The height always follows the first image's shape.
Mixed shapes handled
Pictures shaped differently from the first one are either fitted whole on a background color or filled and cropped.
Colors and file size
Choose 256, 128 or 64 colors; fewer colors make a smaller file. The page shows an estimated size before you start and the real size afterwards.
Preview before saving
Play and pause the animation and see which frame is showing. If your device is set to reduce motion, the preview does not start by itself.
Good to know
A short frame time such as 100 ms gives smooth, quick movement for a sequence of burst shots, while 500 to 2000 ms suits a slideshow of separate photos that each need a moment on screen. Boomerang is handy for short sequences: a few frames played forward and back make a loop without a jump at the end. If one picture should stay longer, for example a title card at the start, type a longer time into its row.
GIF is an old format that holds at most 256 colors per frame, and this tool does not use dithering, so photos with smooth gradients such as skies can show visible color bands; the page points this out. Screenshots, drawings and graphics with flat colors usually look clean. To keep the file small, reduce the width, use fewer frames or choose 128 or 64 colors. Making a GIF from a video is not offered here, as the tool only works with still images.
Questions and answers
How do I make a GIF from photos?
Add at least two photos, put them in order, choose the frame time and click "Make GIF". Then click "Download" to save the animation.
How do I make the GIF faster or slower?
Change the "Time per frame (ms)". A lower number plays faster, and 1000 ms equals one second per frame.
Can the GIF play only once?
Yes. Under "Repeat", choose "Play once", or "Play several times" and enter the "Number of plays". "Loop forever" repeats without end.
Why does my GIF look banded or grainy?
A GIF can only use 256 colors per frame, so photos with soft gradients lose some smoothness. Using 256 colors gives the best result, at the cost of a larger file.
How can I make the GIF file smaller?
Lower the width, remove frames you don't need, or choose 128 or 64 colors. The size estimate shown before you start helps you compare settings.
Can I turn a video into a GIF?
No. This GIF maker works with still images only, from 2 to 100 per animation.