Question 1

How do I extract frames from a GIF?

Accepted Answer

Drop your GIF onto the upload area. The tool decodes the GIF, extracts every individual frame (including the correct disposal method and transparency), and shows them in a grid. Download one frame or all of them as a ZIP.

Question 2

Does the tool handle transparency?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Frames are extracted onto a transparent canvas using the GIF's own alpha channel. Toggling 'Flatten to white background' will composite each frame over white instead if you need opaque PNGs.

Question 3

Is my GIF uploaded to a server?

Accepted Answer

No. Decoding happens entirely in your browser. Your GIF file never leaves your device.

Question 4

Why does each frame look different than in the GIF?

Accepted Answer

Animated GIFs store only the pixels that change between frames. The tool reconstructs the full frame by compositing each frame on top of the previous one using the GIF's disposal method, so each extracted PNG matches what you actually saw in the animation.