Crop GIFs to match any frame. Whether it’s an existing GIF, you’re shaping a video clip into a GIF, or you’ve pulled one from our extensive stock library, you can get the exact size you want in a matter of clicks. Instead of juggling multiple GIF cropper sites, do everything here. Descript also helps with trimming GIF segments and adjusting your crop GIF length.
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Upload or create your GIF
Drag and drop your GIF into a new Descript project, or create a GIF from an existing video.
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Crop your GIF
Select your GIF in the canvas and click the Crop button in the toolbar. Drag the corners to adjust the crop frame around your subject, or use the percentage slider. You can click Reset to revert back at any time. Then click Done to finalize.
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Export your new GIF
After cropping, make any other adjustments you need. Then head to Publish > Export > GIF and pick your desired quality and dimensions. Press Export to download your cropped GIF.
Resize, crop, and compress GIFs in seconds
Crop, resize, or compress your GIF in a snap with Descript’s tools. Pick the length, dimensions, and quality you need, then hit export. It’s that simple.
Optimize GIFs for any aspect ratio and platform
Adjust the aspect ratio or scale your GIF so it fits any width or height—landscape, portrait, square, or a custom size. Choose from popular aspect ratios or set your own dimensions for Reddit, tweets, your website, and beyond.
AI GIF editor with built-in stock media library
Descript’s GIF editor includes a built-in stock media library of GIFs and stickers you can mix, edit, and crop. Use the Green Screen AI effect to remove the background and isolate the subject for even more flexibility when you crop or customize your GIF.
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Let AI scan your footage and pinpoint the best segments to turn into GIFs.
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How do you make a GIF from a video?
To create a GIF, pick the video content you want to use and figure out the ideal clip. GIFs usually last just a few seconds. Upload your video to an editor such as Descript. Trim away any unneeded parts, then export as a GIF to finalize. Descript makes this process super quick and easy with its powerful editing tools and by helping you choose good clips.
How do I crop a GIF?
Open your GIF in Descript. Then, on the Canvas, select your GIF layer and pull the sides of the crop box so only the portion you want stays visible.
Can I crop and add images or videos to a GIF?
Yes, drag and drop any image or video into your project in Descript. You can then adjust size and placement to create a combined composition.
Can I crop or remove the background from my GIF with Descript?
Yes, Descript’s Green Screen feature makes it easy to remove the GIF’s background and isolate the main subject with a transparent layer. You can then add a new background to your GIF.
