Select a crop area for your animated GIF, then preview the result. Processing stays on your device and the free tool adds no watermark.
100 MB input limit · Processing runs on your device · No watermark added
Crop the frame, rather than shrink the whole picture
A GIF cropper removes the area outside your selection. The remaining content keeps its original proportions instead of being squeezed into a new shape. Use it to remove a border, focus on a speaker or turn a wide reaction into a square. If your goal is simply a smaller width while preserving everything in the frame, use the resizer instead.
Leave room for movement across the animation
A subject that fits the crop in the opening frame can move outside it later. Watch the animation before choosing a tight crop, then leave space in the direction of movement. The same crop rectangle is applied across frames; this is not automatic subject tracking. Review the whole loop, including the transition back to the first frame, before downloading. In an engine test, our own 640 × 360 motion graphic (946,746 bytes) became a 254,891-byte GIF using a 320 × 320 crop at x=160, y=20. A 480 × 270 crop at x=80, y=45 produced 278,730 bytes. Both retained 120 frames and a six-second duration. These are results for this source, not a guaranteed size reduction. A square crop can help prepare an emoji, but Slack’s requirements also include a maximum of 50 frames; it recommends square transparent images below 128KB. Cropping alone does not ensure that the frame count or file size meets those conditions.
Choose a ratio or enter precise coordinates
Use a ratio such as 1:1 or 16:9 when your layout needs a consistent shape. Use numerical coordinates when you already know the area you want to keep. The crop must remain inside the original image bounds. If you also need an exact output size, crop first and resize afterward. Cropping sets the composition; resizing sets the final dimensions.
Check the output, not just the crop box
Preview moving edges, captions and faces after cropping. Removing pixels can reduce file size, but cropping does not promise a specific number of bytes. Use the compressor if you have a destination size limit. The tool accepts files up to 100 MB, though decoded frames can exceed your device’s available memory. Files are processed locally and are not automatically published anywhere.
How to use this gif cropper
- 1Choose an animated GIF.
- 2Drag a crop rectangle or enter its coordinates.
- 3Choose an aspect ratio if your layout requires one.
- 4Crop, inspect the full animation and download the result.
Before and after
Measured with the same engine that runs in your browser.
| Sample | Size | Output | Frames | Settings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640×360 motion graphic → 1:1 crop | 925 KB → 249 KB | 320 × 320 6.0s | 120 | x: 160 · y: 20 · width: 320 · height: 320 |
| 640×360 motion graphic → 16:9 crop | 925 KB → 272 KB | 480 × 270 6.0s | 120 | x: 80 · y: 45 · width: 480 · height: 270 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I crop an animated GIF without turning it into a photo?
Use the animated crop result rather than a still-image export. The crop applies to the animation frames; preview and open the downloaded GIF to check the loop.
Can I crop a GIF into a square?
Choose the 1:1 aspect ratio and position the box around the subject. Resize afterward if you also need an exact pixel size.
Will the crop follow a moving face?
No. A fixed crop rectangle is applied across the animation. Leave enough space for the subject’s movement.
Why is my cropped GIF still too large?
File size also depends on colors, frames and encoding. Use the compressor after cropping when you need to meet a byte limit.
Are cropped GIFs uploaded or publicly shared?
This tool processes the file in your browser. It does not upload the file or publish the result to a gallery.