GIF Compressor — Reduce GIF File Size Online Free
Compress GIF files by reducing dimensions and converting to PNG, JPG, or WebP. Drag, drop, and download. Free, no watermark, runs entirely in your browser.
✓ Free · ✓ No upload · ✓ Works offline in your browser
Drop GIF here or click to upload
Accepts .gif — compresses by resizing and converting format
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I compress a GIF file online for free?
Upload your GIF above, then use the Scale slider to reduce dimensions (e.g. 50% = half the width and height, roughly 25% of the original file size). Choose your output format and click Compress & Download. Free, no watermark, no signup.
What is the best way to reduce GIF file size?
The most effective method is reducing dimensions — a GIF at 50% scale is roughly 4× smaller. Converting to WebP or PNG also helps. For animated GIFs, reducing the number of frames and colors are additional techniques, but require desktop software like GIMP or Photoshop.
Does this tool work with animated GIFs?
Partially. Due to browser limitations, this tool exports only the first frame of an animated GIF as a still image (PNG, JPG, or WebP). For full animated GIF compression (preserving all frames), use a dedicated tool like ezgif.com.
What format should I use when compressing a GIF?
PNG preserves transparency and is lossless. WebP gives the smallest file size with good quality. JPG is smallest for photos but loses transparency. For static images originally saved as GIF, PNG or WebP are the best replacements.
How much can I reduce a GIF file size?
Reducing scale to 50% typically reduces file size by 75% (since area = width × height). Converting from GIF to WebP can reduce size by an additional 30–50%. Results vary by image content.