Why Are My GIFs Bad Quality?

The GIF file format has a hard-coded limitation of 256 colors, so when you save or convert as GIF,

it has an unavoidable loss of quality to the photo

. If you want to save it in high quality, we recommend saving an image in video format.

How do I make GIFs not lose quality?

1. Use Winzip. If you are looking for a way to compress your GIFs without losing quality, then we recommend using dedicated software, such as WinZip. …
2. Use the built-in compression feature. …
3. Reduce the number of colors. …
4. Use simple shapes. …
5. Use an online GIF compressor.

Why do my GIFs come out blurry?

Most GIFs look

small and low resolution

, like the one above. It’s hard to make a series of moving images about the same file size as just one static image, like a JPEG. And since they get shared so often, the same video gets compressed and looks worse each time it gets saved and re-uploaded.

How do you save high quality GIFs?

Export the animation as a GIF

Go to File >

Export

> Save for Web (Legacy)… Select GIF 128 Dithered from the Preset menu. Select 256 from the Colors menu. If you are using the GIF online or want to limit the file size of the animation, change Width and Height fields in the Image Size options.

How can I improve the quality of a GIF?

1. Load the images you want to use onto your computer, saving them all to a single folder. …
2. Open the program you are using (such as Photoshop or GIMP) to compile your animation. …
3. Adjust the output settings for the GIF animation. …
4. Choose the number of colors you want for you animation.

Can you compress a GIF?

Lossy GIF compression

GIF

compressor optimizes GIFs using Gifsicle and Lossy GIF encoder, which implements lossy LZW compression. It can reduce the animated GIF file size by 30%—50% at the cost of some dithering/noise. You can adjust the compression level with a simple slider to get the best result for your use case.

Why are my GIFs so large?

Animated GIF files can get pretty large. …

Lower the frame rate when recording

with the in5 Animated GIF Maker. 12 fps is often enough for animation, but you might even get away with less. Fewer frames means smaller files.

How do I shrink the size of a GIF?

1. Click the Browse… button to select the GIF.
2. In the Resize GIF section, enter its new dimensions in the Width and Height fields. To change the GIF proportion, unselect the Lock ratio option.
3. Click the Save GIF button to download the resized GIF.

Why are my GIFs blurry iPhone?

In Safari on iOS, there is a known limitation when displaying large PNG and GIF images. The

issue is triggered by the overall number of pixels in the image

, so even if an image is narrow, you can experience blurriness if the image is tall enough. This affects both the iPad and iPhone and affects all models of device.

What is the resolution of a GIF?

Source video resolution should be 720p max, but we recommend you keep it at

480p

. Keep in mind media will appear mostly on small screens or smaller messaging windows.

How do I make my GIF 4K?

1. Launch 4K Video Downloader.
2. Copy the video URL from your browser.
3. Press the Paste Url button in 4K Video Downloader application.
4. Select a quality type in the download window and press the Download button.
5. Wait until the downloading is completed.

How do you sharpen a GIF?

METHOD #1: SIMPLE SHARPENING

Apply

Smart Sharpen to

the gif (Filter > Sharpen > Smart Sharpen). Set the radius to 0.3px and amount to 500%. Remove gaussian blur and check the “More Accurate” box. Hit OK.

How do I compress a GIF to email?

1. Remove frames. Keep the animation simple and focused, just like the rest of your email.
2. Animate only part of the picture. The image doesn’t need to change in every frame. …
3. Crop. …
4. Reduce colors.

How can I turn a video into a GIF?

1. Select. Upload a video from your device. Choose any video up to 1 hour long.
2. Convert. Choose a file size based on where you plan to share your GIF. Then, trim your clip or change the aspect ratio if you need to. Download.
3. Download. Instantly download your new GIF.

What is the average size of a GIF file?

Average image size per format: JPG: 11.8 KB, PNG: 4.4 KB, GIF:

2.4 KB

. There are 42.8 images per Web page on average.