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Free File Converter

Images to animated GIF

Build an animated GIF from a sequence of images.

Processed in your browser. This file is converted on your device and is never uploaded.

Converter

.png, .jpg, .jpeg, .webp, .gif, .bmp up to 50 MB each. You can also drag files here.

Options

Frames are used in the order they appear in the list above. Every frame is drawn at the size of the first one.

GIF holds at most 256 colours, so every frame is reduced to a palette.

No file selected.

About this tool

Turning a sequence of images into an animated GIF is how a screen recording, a set of exported frames, or a series of photographs becomes something that plays anywhere without a video player.

The frames are used in the order they appear in the list, and every one is reduced to a palette, because that is what the format requires.

Supported formats and limits

Input
.png, .jpg, .jpeg, .webp, .gif, .bmp
Output
.gif (image/gif)
Output name
Always animation.gif.
File size limit
50 MB
Processing
In your browser. The file is not uploaded.

How to use it

  1. Choose two or more images. They are used in the order listed, so name them so they sort correctly.
  2. Pick a frame rate and a palette size.
  3. Select Convert, then download the animated GIF.

Limitations

  • GIF holds at most 256 colours per frame. A sequence of photographs will band visibly, particularly in skies and skin tones; a video format handles that far better.
  • Every frame is drawn at the size of the first one, because a GIF has a single canvas for the whole animation. Mixed sizes are scaled to fit it.
  • One delay applies to every frame. Per-frame timing is not offered.
  • The limit is 300 frames.
  • GIF files are large. A few seconds of full-screen animation can run to several megabytes, which is why video is usually the better choice for anything long.
  • The animation loops forever, which is the GIF default and is not adjustable here.

Frequently asked questions

Are my images uploaded?
No. The GIF is built in your browser and the images never leave your device.
How do I control the frame order?
By the order the files appear in the list, which follows the order you chose them. Naming them frame-01, frame-02 and so on is the reliable way.
Why does my animation look grainy?
That is palette reduction. GIF allows 256 colours per frame, so gradients become bands. Fewer colours makes a smaller file and worse banding.
Should I use GIF at all?
For short loops of flat artwork, yes: it plays everywhere with no player. For anything photographic or longer than a few seconds, a video file is smaller and looks better.

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