Can I delete specific frames from a GIF without re-recording it?

Yes. Convert Media's GIF Frame Editor extracts every frame from your GIF as individual images. You can click to deselect any frames you want to remove, then click "Create GIF" to reassemble only the frames you kept. No re-recording is needed. The entire process runs in your browser with no uploads.

How do I reduce a GIF's file size by removing frames?

Upload your GIF and extract its frames. Then use "Deselect All" and manually select every other frame (keeping 50% of frames), or use the "Invert" button after selecting the frames you want to remove. Fewer frames directly means a smaller file. You can also lower the output FPS to reduce the encoded frame rate.

How many frames can the GIF Frame Editor handle?

The editor supports up to 300 frames per GIF. Most GIFs used on the web fall well below this limit. If your GIF has more than 300 frames, the editor will load the first 300 and display a notice. For very long GIFs, consider trimming the source before editing.

Will reordering frames change the GIF's playback speed?

Reordering frames changes their sequence but not the playback speed. The FPS setting in the toolbar controls how fast the frames are displayed. If you want the GIF to play at the same speed after deleting frames, you may need to reduce the FPS proportionally to compensate for the shorter total frame count.

Is the GIF Frame Editor free and private?

Yes on both counts. The frame editor is completely free with no account required. All processing happens in your browser using FFmpeg WebAssembly. Your GIF files are never sent to any server. Processing speed depends on your device, but most short GIFs process in under 30 seconds on a modern computer.

GIF Frame Editor

Select, delete, and reorder GIF frames to create your perfect animation. Full control over every frame — all in your browser.

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Drop a video file here, or click to browse

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The Complete Guide to GIF Frame Editing

Take precise control over every frame in your GIF. Delete, reorder, and reassemble for the perfect loop.

What Is GIF Frame Editing?

Every GIF is a sequence of individual image frames displayed one after another to create the illusion of motion. Frame editing gives you direct access to this sequence, letting you remove unwanted frames, reorder them for a different narrative, or selectively keep only the frames that matter. Convert Media extracts all frames from your GIF directly in the browser using FFmpeg WebAssembly, then reassembles your selection back into a new, optimized GIF.

Unlike simply trimming the start or end of a GIF, frame-level editing allows surgical precision. You can remove a single flickering frame mid-sequence, reverse a section by reordering frames, or thin out a dense animation by keeping only every other frame. The tool runs entirely on your device, so no file is ever uploaded to a server.

When to Use Frame Editing

Remove Glitch Frames

GIFs sometimes contain a blank or corrupted frame at the start or end from the encoding process. Select and delete just that one frame without re-encoding the entire file from source.

Reduce File Size

Deselect every other frame to cut frame count in half, significantly reducing file size while keeping the animation recognizable. This is ideal when a GIF exceeds a platform's size limit.

Create a Clip from a Loop

If you have a long looping GIF and only want a specific segment, select the exact frame range you need. No need for timeline scrubbers or timestamps, just click the frames you want.

Reorder for Effect

Move frames around with the up and down arrows to create boomerang effects, stutter cuts, or custom sequences that the original GIF was never designed for.

How Frame Editing Works Step by Step

Step 1: Upload Your GIF

Drop any GIF file onto the upload area. The tool accepts any GIF regardless of size or frame count, up to 100MB. After upload, the FFmpeg engine loads into your browser's memory.

Step 2: Extract All Frames

Click "Extract Frames" to decode every frame in the GIF into individual PNG images. Each frame appears as a thumbnail in the grid. For large GIFs with many frames, this may take a few seconds. The tool handles up to 300 frames.

Step 3: Select, Deselect, and Reorder

Click any frame to toggle its selection. Use the toolbar buttons to select all, deselect all, or invert your selection. Hover over a frame to reveal up and down arrows for reordering. The "Delete Selected" button permanently removes selected frames from the list.

Step 4: Set FPS and Create GIF

Choose the output frames per second using the FPS input in the toolbar. A lower FPS produces a slower, smaller GIF. A higher FPS produces faster, smoother motion. When ready, click "Create GIF" to reassemble your selected frames with an optimized color palette.

Step 5: Download or Edit Again

Preview the output GIF and download it. If you need to adjust further, click "Adjust Settings" to return to the frame grid with your current selection intact. The original GIF's frames remain in memory until you reset.

Tips for Best Results

Use Invert Selection for Fast Thinning

To keep only odd-numbered frames, click "Deselect All", manually select every other frame, then use "Invert" to flip your selection. This is faster than clicking each frame individually when working with long GIFs.

FPS Affects Playback Speed

If you delete frames from a 24fps GIF and output at 24fps, the remaining frames will appear to play faster because the total duration is shorter. To maintain the original perceived speed after deleting frames, reduce the output FPS proportionally to the number of frames you removed.

Keep GIFs Under 300 Frames

The frame editor supports up to 300 frames. GIFs with more frames will be truncated. For very long animations, consider cropping the source GIF's duration with a video editor before using the frame editor, or use the GIF optimization tool instead.

Reordering Changes the Loop

Moving frames changes how the GIF loops. If the last frame and first frame are visually similar, the loop appears seamless. If they are different, there will be a visible jump at the loop point. Preview the output carefully and return to editing if the loop looks jarring.

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