File Format
GIF .gif
- MIME
- image/gif
- Type
- image
What is a GIF file?
256-colour format famous for short animations. Large and low quality compared to WebP or MP4, but plays everywhere.
Strengths
- Universal animation support
Trade-offs
- 256 colours
- Large files
Open & convert GIF files
Free Sada Files tools that work with GIF — most run privately in your browser.
- GIF MakerAnimated GIF, WebP or APNG from images (frame delay, loop) or a video clip (trim, fps, width).
- Compress GIFFewer colours, lossy level, lower FPS, smaller size — keeps the animation.
- GIF to MP4Convert a GIF to a much smaller MP4.
- GIF to Animated WebPConvert GIF to animated WebP for a fraction of the size.