Image to GIF Maker
Turn 2 to 20 JPG, PNG or WebP images into a real animated GIF in your browser, with frame reordering, per-frame durations, loop settings and output-size controls.
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About the Image to GIF Maker
Image to GIF Maker combines 2 to 20 still images into a genuine animated GIF file. Add your images, put them in order with the arrow buttons (or drag rows with a mouse), and set how long each frame shows — individually or all at once. Choose whether the GIF loops forever, plays once, or plays a set number of times.
Output size can follow the first image (up to 1600 px), a preset width, or a custom width, always keeping the aspect ratio; frames with a different shape are fitted inside or cropped to fill. The GIF is encoded in your browser with a bundled open-source encoder. GIF is limited to 256 colours per frame, so photos can look banded, and animated GIFs are usually larger and lower in quality than modern video formats.
How to use
- Choose or drop 2 to 20 JPG, PNG or WebP images.
- Reorder frames with the arrow buttons and set each frame’s duration, or apply one duration to all.
- Choose looping: forever, once, or a set number of plays.
- Pick the output width and how frames of a different shape are handled.
- Click Create GIF, check the animated result, then download it.
Key features
- Creates a real animated GIF file, encoded locally.
- Touch-friendly reordering buttons plus mouse drag-and-drop.
- Per-frame durations and a global duration setting (20–10000 ms).
- Loop forever, play once, or a custom number of plays.
- Original, preset or custom output width with the aspect ratio preserved.
- Frame preview, size estimate and the actual finished GIF shown before download.
Best practices
- Use images with the same shape to avoid borders or cropping.
- Keep widths modest (480–800 px) — GIF files grow quickly with size and frame count.
- Use at least 100 ms per frame for slideshows; very short frames can be slowed down by some apps.
- Flat graphics and screenshots look better in GIF than detailed photos.
- For long or high-quality animations, consider a video format instead.
Benefits
- Make simple animations, slideshows or step-by-step demos in seconds.
- No upload, no watermark and no account.
- Full control over frame order, timing and looping.
- You see the real GIF before you download it.
Frequently asked questions
Is the downloaded file a real animated GIF?
Yes. The tool encodes a standard animated GIF file in your browser. The preview shown after creation is that same file.
How many images can I use?
Between 2 and 20 images per GIF, in JPG, PNG or WebP format.
How do I change the order of frames?
Use the up and down arrow buttons on each frame — they work with touch, mouse and keyboard. With a mouse, you can also drag a frame row to a new position.
What loop options are there?
Loop forever, play once, or play a set number of times (2–100). Some apps and websites ignore the loop setting and always loop.
Why does my GIF look grainy or banded?
The GIF format can only use up to 256 colours per frame, so photos and smooth gradients lose some detail. This is a limit of GIF itself; video formats keep far more detail at smaller sizes.
How big will the GIF be?
It depends on the width, the number of frames and how detailed the images are. The tool shows a rough estimate before creating the GIF and the exact size afterwards.