GIF Maker

Create animated GIFs from multiple images

100% free. Runs entirely in your browser - your files and data never leave your device and nothing is uploaded to any server.

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About this tool

Combine multiple still images into a single animated GIF, with control over the order and timing between frames - useful for creating simple animations, reaction GIFs, or turning a burst of photos into a looping animation.

How to use this tool

  1. Upload sequence imagesAdd frames in the order you want them to appear in the animation.
  2. Arrange and time framesReorder slides and set frame delay for speed and motion style.
  3. Preview GIF loopPlay animation to verify smoothness, pacing, and story flow.
  4. Export animated GIFDownload finalized looping file for chat, social, or docs.

How to make a GIF from photos

Add your images, put them in order and set the delay between frames, then download the looping GIF. A delay of around 100 milliseconds per frame (10 frames a second) looks smooth for most animations; 500 milliseconds or more suits a slideshow of photos.

GIF files grow quickly, so keep the dimensions modest - 480 to 800 pixels wide is plenty for chats and posts - and use fewer frames when you can.

Key features

  • Creates shareable animations from static images quickly.
  • Frame timing control enables smooth or punchy motion styles.
  • Ideal for reaction content and lightweight visual explainers.
  • No video editor required for short looping clips.

Common uses

  • Building social media reaction GIFs.
  • Turning product image steps into mini animations.
  • Creating instructional loop snippets for onboarding docs.
  • Making playful community content from photo bursts.

Tips for better results

  • Keep frame count moderate to control output file size.
  • Use consistent image dimensions to avoid jitter.
  • Set shorter delay for action loops, longer for text-heavy frames.
  • Optimize colors if GIF grows too large.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Mixing different image sizes and creating jumpy transitions.
  • Using too many frames with high resolution, causing huge files.
  • Setting frame delay too low for readable content.
  • Skipping preview and discovering sequence issues after export.

Frequently asked questions

You can add multiple images - more frames means a longer or smoother animation, but also a larger file size.

Yes - set the delay between frames to control the overall animation speed.

Standard animated GIFs loop by default when played in browsers and most apps/messengers.

Use fewer frames, smaller dimensions and simple colours. GIF is limited to 256 colours per frame, so photo-heavy animations grow fast; under 480 px wide is a good target for chat and email.

Around 50-100 ms per frame (10-20 frames per second) looks fluid for most animations. Slideshow-style GIFs work better at 500 ms or more so each image can be seen.

GIF works everywhere, including email, but is large and limited in colour. For social media, a short MP4 looks better at a fraction of the size; use GIF where video will not play.

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