GIF Crop Tool icon GIF Crop Tool

ConvertICO GIF Crop Tool lets you crop animated GIF files with precision, preserving animation quality and transparency. Perfect for focusing on specific areas, removing unwanted parts, or resizing GIFs for social media platforms.

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Drop your GIF file here or click to select it

Max file size: 10MB

Processing: 0%


⇢ Check also GIF Frame Extractor, GIF Speed Changer, GIF to Sprite Sheet and GIF Analyzer

How to Crop an Animated GIF

  1. Upload your animated GIF file by dragging and dropping or using the file browser.
  2. Select the crop area by dragging on the preview or entering exact coordinates.
  3. Choose your preferred crop shape (rectangle or circle).
  4. Set aspect ratio constraints if needed (1:1 for square, 16:9 for widescreen, etc.).
  5. Click the "Crop GIF" button to process your animation.
  6. Download your perfectly cropped GIF file.

Crop Shape and Ratio Options

  • Rectangle Crop: Standard rectangular selection perfect for most use cases. Maintains sharp edges and preserves all selected content.
  • Circle Crop: Creates a circular crop with rounded edges. Areas outside the circle become transparent, perfect for profile pictures or decorative elements.
  • Free Aspect Ratio: Crop to any dimensions without constraints. Perfect when you need exact pixel dimensions.
  • Fixed Ratios: Choose from common aspect ratios like 1:1 (Instagram), 16:9 (YouTube), 4:3 (presentations), or 3:2 (photography).

Quality and Performance

  • Animation timing and frame rates are preserved during cropping
  • Transparency is maintained when using PNG-based GIF frames
  • File size is automatically optimized based on the new dimensions
  • Maximum upload size is 10MB to ensure fast processing

About GIF Cropping

Our GIF Crop Tool provides professional-grade cropping capabilities for animated images:

  • Interactive Selection: Click and drag to select crop areas visually, or enter exact coordinates for precision.
  • Real-time Preview: See exactly how your cropped GIF will look before processing.
  • Animation Preservation: All frames, timing, and animation properties are maintained in the cropped result.
  • Smart Optimization: Automatically optimizes file size while maintaining visual quality.
  • Multiple Formats: Works with standard GIF files and preserves compatibility across all platforms.

FAQ - GIF Crop Tool

What's the difference between rectangular and circular cropping? +

Rectangular cropping cuts out a square or rectangular area from your GIF, maintaining sharp edges. Circular cropping creates a round selection where areas outside the circle become transparent, making it perfect for profile pictures or avatars.

Will cropping affect the animation quality or speed? +

No, cropping preserves all animation properties including frame timing, loop settings, and playback speed. The only change is the visible area - the animation quality and behavior remain exactly the same.

Can I crop to exact pixel dimensions? +

Yes! You can either drag to select an area visually or enter exact X, Y coordinates and width/height values in pixels. This gives you precise control over the final dimensions of your cropped GIF.

What aspect ratios are supported? +

We support free cropping (any ratio) plus common presets: 1:1 (square/Instagram), 16:9 (widescreen/YouTube), 4:3 (standard), 3:2 (photo), and 2:1 (banner). You can also manually adjust the selection to any custom ratio you need.

Will the file size change after cropping? +

Yes, cropping typically reduces file size since you're removing pixels from each frame. The exact reduction depends on how much you crop. Smaller dimensions mean smaller file sizes, making your GIFs load faster and use less bandwidth.