Compress GIFs online with Descript's GIF compressor, while keeping quality intact. Simply reduce the GIF's size by adjusting its dimensions, quality, and frame rate. Then, download a smaller GIF that still looks crisp.
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Create a new project and upload your animated GIF. Starting from a clip instead? Import MP4/MOV files. Then, trim the video or use a video cutter before you compress. Shorter clips often downsize GIF files faster.
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Go to Publish, then Export, and GIF to control compression. Lower dimensions first. Then, fine-tune quality and frame rate (or use the frame rate converter) to reduce GIF size while keeping motion smooth.
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Export and download your compressed GIF, or share it as a link. Still need a smaller file? Export MP4, compress it with the MP4 compressor, then convert to the desired format.
Reduce GIF file size with resizing, trimming, or export optimization in a single workflow. Descript's GIF compressor lets you control dimensions, quality, and output format, including converting GIFs to MP4. You can create smaller, easier-to-share files without extra tools.
Optimize GIFs for social media, messaging apps, and the web. Shrink GIF file size to meet upload limits for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Discord, Slack, and email, while improving load speed and playback reliability.
Go beyond a basic GIF compressor. Descript lets you compress GIFs, videos, and audio files in the same editor. This makes it easy to manage file size, convert formats, and optimize media for fast sharing and storage. For videos, try the online video compressor.
Descript goes beyond GIF compression. Make GIFs from video, trim clips, compress MP4s, and use templates to publish consistent assets across channels.
Use Descript GIF maker to turn a clip into a GIF. Then, compress and resize it for social or web sharing in a workflow.
Use the Descript online video trimmer and cutter before exporting. Fewer frames often mean a smaller GIF, faster loads, and easier sharing.
You can do this with Descript's online video compressor. If GIFs stay heavy, export as MP4, and compress with an MP4 compressor. Then, use Descript's video frame converter to alter to the format needed for posting.
Use Descript's AI templates for titles and layouts to keep your compressed GIFs consistent across posts, campaigns, and series.
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GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format. It’s a bitmap image format that supports both static and animated visuals. GIFs remain popular because they’re compact, widely compatible, and add quick, eye-catching motion to your content.
To optimize your GIF in Descript, start with a clear video source. Adjust resolution and frame rate to balance file size and clarity. Consider cropping out unnecessary parts. In Publish > Export, pick the right resolution and quality to compress animated GIF files effectively.
Yes. Descript makes it straightforward: pick any segment of your video and export it as a high-quality GIF. You can also choose a ready-made GIF from the stock media library for quick edits with text or other elements.
