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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about making GIFs with A2ZGIF. Can't find yours? Get in touch on the contact page.
Is A2ZGIF really free?
Yes. There is no account, no watermark, and no limit on how many GIFs you make.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything is processed inside your browser, and your files never reach our servers. See the privacy page for details.
What file types can I use?
Videos (MP4, WebM, MOV), GIFs, animated WebP and PNG, and still images (JPG, PNG, WebP). Select several files at once, even mixed types, and they combine into one timeline.
How large can my file be?
Up to 250 MB on desktop and 150 MB on phones and tablets. Since processing happens on your device, shorter clips are faster. Trim first if a video is long.
What can I export?
An animated GIF, an MP4 video (in recent Chrome, Edge, and Safari), or a WebM video (in most Chrome, Edge, and Firefox versions). The Size tool has presets for Discord, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, Reddit, and Slack, square emoji presets for Discord, Slack, and Twitch, and a custom target size.
My GIF is too big. How do I make it smaller?
Open the Size tool and pick a platform preset or a target size. Lowering the resolution, trimming frames, or cropping helps the most. A GIF’s size grows with its width × height × frame count.
Can I load several links at once?
Yes. Paste up to 20 links into the box on the home page, one per line. They combine into one timeline in the order you listed them. If some links fail, the rest still load and you’ll see which were skipped.
Why won’t my link load?
Many websites block other sites from fetching their files directly (a browser security rule called CORS). If a link fails, download the file and upload it instead. Also make sure it points at the file itself: right-click the GIF and choose “Copy image address” rather than copying the page URL.
Can I undo a change?
Yes. Use the undo/redo buttons in the top bar or press Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Shift+Z (⌘Z / ⌘⇧Z on Mac). “Reset” goes back to your original upload.
Is my work saved if I close the tab?
No. Your project only lives in the open tab, which is part of what keeps it private. Export before closing.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. The editor adapts to small screens with a bottom tool bar. Older phones may be slower with long, high-resolution videos.
Can I use the GIFs I make commercially?
A2ZGIF doesn’t claim any rights to your output. Whether you can use it depends on the rights to the source material you started with.
Can I use A2ZGIF in my language?
Yes — A2ZGIF is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, Romanian, and Turkish. Pick yours from the globe menu in the top bar; you can search by country or language.
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