This article explains how to edit GIF files using a simple, free online GIF maker, instead of complicated and costly software, like Photoshop. These instructions work for either Windows or macOS users.

What To Know

  • To cut frames: Go to ezgif.com > Select GIF Maker > Choose Files > Pick a file and Open > Upload > Pick and Skip frames > Save > Save.
  • To resize: Open a GIF, as above. Select Resize, enter the measurements, and press Resize Image > Save > Save.
  • To rotate: Open a GIF, as above. Select Rotate, set the angle, and press Apply Rotation > Save > Save.

How to Edit a GIF Using EZGIF.com

EZGIF.com is an online GIF maker and editor with fairly simple steps for editing a GIF. Here are some of the things you can do with it.

Add or Remove Images From the GIF

  • Launch your favorite browser and go to ezgif.com.
  • Select GIF Maker.
  • Select Choose Files in the Animated GIF Maker screen.
  • Select the GIF file you want to modify and then select Open.
  • If you want to add any images to your GIF, select them along with the GIF file.
  • Select Upload and make a GIF.
  • Rearrange the order of the images. Select Skip on the images you want to remove from the GIF file. When you’re done, select Save.
  • Browse to the folder you want to save your edited GIF file, give it a file name and then select Save.
  • Open your edited GIF and enjoy.

How to Resize a GIF

  • Follow Steps 1-5 above.
  • After the file opens, select Resize.
  • Enter the new measurements in the Width and Height fields or resize by entering a percentage of the original size in the Percentage field and then select Resize image.
  • Select Save under the Resized Image.
  • Browse to the folder where you want to save your edited GIF file, give it a file name and select Save.
  • Open your edited GIF and enjoy.

How to Rotate a GIF

  • Follow Steps 1-5 above to add your GIF file to EZGIF.com.
  • When the file opens, select Rotate.
  • Select the angle for the rotation or define your own rotation angle using the last rotate option and then select Apply rotation.
  • Select Save under the Rotated Image.
  • Browse to the folder where you want to save your rotated GIF file, give it a name and then select Save.
  • Open your edited GIF and enjoy.

Launch your favorite browser and go to ezgif.com.

Select GIF Maker.

Select Choose Files in the Animated GIF Maker screen.

Select the GIF file you want to modify and then select Open.

If you want to add any images to your GIF, select them along with the GIF file.

Select Upload and make a GIF.

Rearrange the order of the images. Select Skip on the images you want to remove from the GIF file. When you’re done, select Save.

Browse to the folder you want to save your edited GIF file, give it a file name and then select Save.

Open your edited GIF and enjoy.

Follow Steps 1-5 above.

After the file opens, select Resize.

Enter the new measurements in the Width and Height fields or resize by entering a percentage of the original size in the Percentage field and then select Resize image.

Select Save under the Resized Image.

Browse to the folder where you want to save your edited GIF file, give it a file name and select Save.

Follow Steps 1-5 above to add your GIF file to EZGIF.com.

When the file opens, select Rotate.

Select the angle for the rotation or define your own rotation angle using the last rotate option and then select Apply rotation.

Select Save under the Rotated Image.

Browse to the folder where you want to save your rotated GIF file, give it a name and then select Save.

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