GIF Downloader

Download animated GIF images from any URL instantly. Save GIFs from Giphy, Tenor, Imgur, Reddit, and more. After downloading, use our GIF Resizer to adjust dimensions or convert to MP4 for better compatibility.

Enter GIF URL

Supports direct GIF URLs from most websites
Need test GIFs? Try our free GIF sample files to test this tool.
Common Sources:
Giphy Tenor Imgur Reddit Twitter
Related GIF Tools:
All GIF Tools GIF Maker GIF Resizer GIF Speed Changer GIF Cropper GIF Samples

How to Download GIFs

  1. Find the GIF URL by right-clicking on any GIF image and selecting "Copy image address" or "Copy image URL". You can test with our GIF sample files.
  2. Paste the URL into the input field above. Use the paste button or Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac).
  3. Click "Fetch GIF" to load and preview the image. The tool will display file size, dimensions, and other details.
  4. Download the GIF in its original format, or choose to convert it to animated WebP or extract frames as PNG.
Pro tip: After downloading, use our GIF Resizer to optimize for social media, or Compress GIF to reduce file size for faster loading.

Supported GIF Sources

Giphy

The world's largest GIF library. Copy the direct GIF link from any Giphy page.

Tenor

Popular GIF keyboard. Right-click any GIF and copy the image URL.

Imgur

Image hosting platform. Make sure to copy the direct .gif link.

Reddit

Social platform with many GIFs. Use the direct image URL ending in .gif.

Twitter/X

Social media GIFs. Note that Twitter converts GIFs to MP4 - use our Video to GIF tool.

Any Website

Works with any direct GIF URL. Right-click the image and copy the address.

What to Do With Your GIF

Resize

Adjust dimensions for different platforms with our GIF Resizer.

Compress

Reduce file size while maintaining quality using GIF Compressor.

Convert to Video

Transform to MP4 or WebM for better compatibility with GIF to MP4.

Extract Frames

Get individual frames as PNG images with GIF Frame Extractor.

Change Speed

Speed up or slow down animation using GIF Speed Changer.

Crop

Remove unwanted parts with our GIF Cropper tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Right-click on any GIF image and select "Copy image address" (Chrome), "Copy Image Link" (Firefox), or similar option in your browser. The URL should end with .gif for best results. You can practice with our GIF sample files.

Some websites protect their images or serve them in different formats. Make sure you're using a direct image URL (ending in .gif). Some platforms like Twitter convert GIFs to video - for those, use our Video to GIF converter instead.

Yes, but it depends on the platform. Giphy and Tenor provide direct GIF links. Twitter and Facebook convert GIFs to video format - for those, download the video and use our Video to GIF converter. For Instagram, you may need to use browser developer tools.

Animated WebP typically has smaller file sizes (up to 26% smaller) with similar quality. However, GIF has universal support while WebP may not work in older browsers or some applications. Use our GIF to Animated WebP converter for optimization.

Downloading GIFs for personal use is generally acceptable. However, using copyrighted content for commercial purposes may require permission. Many GIFs on Giphy and Tenor are shared freely for personal use. Always respect copyright and give credit when appropriate.

Absolutely! After downloading, you can use our comprehensive GIF Tools suite to resize, crop, compress, change speed, add text, extract frames, and more. All tools work directly in your browser with no software installation required.