What Compress GIF does
Compress GIF saves the first frame of a GIF as a much smaller still image (WebP by default, or JPG, PNG or AVIF) in the browser. To keep an animation, use GIF for Discord or Resize GIF.
- Smaller files
Compress GIF
Reduce GIF image file size for faster sharing
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All Image Tools →How do I compress GIF images?
Compress a GIF by opening it; the tool saves its first frame as a much smaller still image (WebP by default, or JPG, PNG or AVIF). To shrink an animated GIF and keep the animation, use GIF for Discord or Resize GIF. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
- Saves the first frame as a small still image
- Adjustable quality vs size
- Adjustable quality and target size
- 100% client-side
What is
Compress GIF
A tool that turns the first frame of a GIF into a smaller still image (WebP, JPG, PNG or AVIF) in the browser.
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Related terms
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Frequently Asked Questions
Often a lot.
Compression can cut file size dramatically with little visible change, depending on the image.
Barely, if at all.
Compression is tuned to keep the image visually sharp while removing redundant data.
No.
Compression runs locally with the Canvas API in your browser.
Detailed Explanation
How it works
The image is drawn to a canvas and saved in the chosen format at a quality that meets the target size.
- Canvas re-encoding
Use cases
Speed up websites, fit email limits and save storage.
- Upload limits and speed
Limitations
Very aggressive compression can introduce artefacts; the tool balances size against quality but cannot add detail back.
- Artefacts if over-compressed
Privacy
Everything is processed in your browser with canvas; your images are never uploaded to a server.
- 100% local
- No upload