Question 1

How does the GIF compressor work?

Accepted Answer

It reduces the number of colors in the GIF's color palette and applies lossy compression to frame pixels, which significantly reduces file size while keeping the animation intact.

Question 2

Is my GIF uploaded to a server?

Accepted Answer

No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your GIF never leaves your device.

Question 3

How much can I reduce a GIF file size?

Accepted Answer

Typical savings range from 30% to 80% depending on the original GIF complexity and your compression settings. Reducing colors and increasing lossy level produces smaller files.

Question 4

Does it support animated GIFs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The compressor preserves all frames and animation timing. It re-quantizes the color palette across frames to reduce file size while maintaining smooth playback.