Before and after
Two photos, a second each, looping. It's the clearest way to show a redesign, a repair or a haircut.
Image to GIF Maker
Make an animated GIF from a handful of pictures. Put them in order, choose how long each one stays on screen, and add captions or a boomerang effect.
- Before and after
- Step-by-step guide
- Product from several angles
Making a GIF slideshow from pictures
An animated GIF is just a list of pictures shown one after another, so a few photos or screenshots are all you need. It's a handy way to show a before-and-after, a step-by-step sequence, a product from several angles, or a small flip-book.
Choose two or more PNG, JPEG or WebP pictures. Drag them into the order you want, remove the ones you don't, and set how long each is shown, from a quick 0.2 seconds up to two seconds. The pictures don't have to be the same size: they're fitted inside the frame of the first one, with plain bars filling any gap, so start with the picture whose shape you want.
Because every picture is a full frame, slideshow GIFs can be large if the pictures are detailed. Keep the width modest and watch the estimate, or export WebP for a much smaller file with the same effect.
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Choose your pictures
Select two or more PNG, JPEG or WebP files at once, or drag them in. You can add up to 60.
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Set the order and pace
Reorder the pictures and choose how many seconds each is shown.
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Add polish
Crop to a shape, add a caption, or try Boomerang for a back-and-forth effect.
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Make the GIF
Check the estimated size and press Create GIF. Download it when it finishes.
Settings that work for common jobs
Treat these as a first try, not a rule. The size estimate tells you quickly whether to nudge them up or down.
| If you're making | Try | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Before and after | 2 pictures · 1 second each · 480px | Simple, clear and small. |
| Step-by-step guide | 4 to 8 screenshots · 1 second each · 720px | Readable text for each step. |
| Product from several angles | 5 photos · 0.5 seconds each · Boomerang | Looks like a smooth turntable. |
| Flip-book animation | 10+ drawings · 0.2 seconds each | Fast enough to read as motion. |
Where this comes in handy
A step-by-step walkthrough
Turn six screenshots into one GIF that steps through a setup guide, so readers don't have to scroll through images.
A flip-book or hand-drawn animation
Photograph or export your frames, set 0.2 seconds each, and watch them come alive.
Common mistakes, and what to do instead
- Mixing pictures of different shapesCrop them to the same proportions first, or put the shape you want first. Others are fitted inside it with bars.
- Using full-size camera photosA 12-megapixel photo is far more than a GIF can show. Resize first so the upload is quick and the file stays reasonable.
- Showing each picture for too short a timeUnless it's a flip-book, give people at least half a second to take each picture in.
Common problems and quick fixes
It asks for at least two pictures
A slideshow needs two or more. With one picture there is nothing to animate.
Some pictures have black bars
They have a different shape from the first picture. Reorder so the one with the right shape is first, or crop them to match.
The GIF is huge
Lower the width, use Smallest quality, or switch to WebP, which is many times smaller.
A file was rejected
Only PNG, JPEG and WebP pictures up to 4096px are accepted. Convert other formats first.
What it looks like
These are real screenshots from this site, taken with a demo clip. Your own file will give different sizes, but the controls are exactly these.
Which format to choose
Slideshows are made of full pictures, so the format you choose changes the size more than usual.
| Format | For this clip | Typical size | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIFSuggested | The default, and it plays everywhere. Detailed photos make large GIFs, so keep the width modest. | Largest | 256 colours, up to 720px and 20fps |
| WebP | Much smaller for photos, with full colour, and it loops by itself. | About 5× smaller | Full colour, animated, loops |
| MP4 | The smallest of all, but it needs a player to loop it. | About 15× smaller | Up to 1080px and 30fps, no loop flag |
| APNG | Lossless, which suits screenshots and drawings, but heavy for photos. | Larger than GIF | Lossless, full colour, loops |
Image to GIF questions
Can’t find yours? The converter explains problems in plain language as they come up.
How do I make a GIF from images?
Choose two or more pictures, set the order and how long each shows, and press Create GIF.
How many pictures can I use?
Up to 60, as long as together they are under 100 MB.
Which picture types work?
PNG, JPEG and WebP, up to 4096px on the longest side.
Can I add text?
Yes. Open the Edit tab and add up to five captions.
Will it loop?
Yes, by default. Turn off Loop forever to play it once.
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