Compress animated GIFs or convert them to video format for up to 90% smaller files. Everything runs in your browser — your files never leave your device.
View All ToolsShrink GIF file size with palettegen optimization. Reduce colors intelligently for 30–60% smaller files.
Compress GIF →Convert GIF to H.264 MP4 for up to 90% smaller files. Perfect for social media and web embedding.
Convert to MP4 →Convert GIF to VP9 WebM for modern browsers. Excellent quality-to-size ratio for web use.
Convert to WebM →Convert MP4, WebM, or MOV video clips to animated GIF for sharing on any platform.
Convert to GIF →Max Size Reduction
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Converting to MP4 or WebM is the most effective approach — it can reduce file size by 80–90%. If you need to keep the GIF format (for email clients, older platforms), use GIF compression with palette optimization for 30–60% reduction.
GIF uses an outdated LZW compression algorithm and is limited to 256 colors per frame. For animations with many frames or colors, this results in very large files. Modern video codecs like H.264 and VP9 are 10–20x more efficient.
On modern web browsers and most platforms, yes. Use the HTML video element with autoplay muted loop playsinline attributes to replicate GIF behavior. Email clients and some older systems still require actual GIF format.
All processing (compression and conversion) happens entirely in your browser using FFmpeg.wasm. Your files never leave your device — no uploads, no storage, no privacy concerns.
Color palette optimization may slightly affect colors in very complex animations. For most GIFs, the visual difference is minimal. Converting to MP4/WebM instead can actually improve quality while dramatically reducing file size.