GIF Upscaler

Enlarge your animated GIFs up to 4x their original resolution while preserving quality. Our upscaler uses advanced interpolation algorithms to increase the size of your GIF animations with optional sharpening and noise reduction. Perfect for social media, presentations, or making low-resolution GIFs look crisp on high-DPI displays.

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Max 25MB per file

How GIF Upscaling Works

Our GIF upscaler uses advanced interpolation algorithms to intelligently increase the resolution of your animated images. Unlike simple resizing that can create blocky, pixelated results, our tool analyzes each frame and generates new pixels that blend naturally with the existing image data.

The Lanczos algorithm we use is particularly effective at preserving sharp edges and fine details while minimizing aliasing artifacts. When combined with our optional sharpening and denoising filters, even low-quality GIFs can be significantly improved. For the best results when upscaling animations, consider also using our GIF optimizer to reduce file size after upscaling.

Features

Up to 4× Scaling

Enlarge your GIFs from 1.5× to 4× their original resolution with high-quality interpolation algorithms.

Quality Enhancement

Optional sharpening and noise reduction filters help improve the appearance of upscaled frames.

Animation Preserved

All animation frames, timing, and loops are preserved perfectly during the upscaling process.

Smart Optimization

Our optimizer reduces output file size without visible quality loss, keeping your GIFs web-friendly.

Related GIF Tools

Explore our complete suite of GIF tools to create, edit, and optimize your animated images:

GIF Maker GIF Compressor GIF to PNG GIF to MP4 GIF Splitter GIF Cropper Reverse GIF GIF Speed Changer

Frequently Asked Questions

For most GIFs, 2× scaling provides a good balance between size increase and quality. This doubles both dimensions while maintaining clarity. Use 3× or 4× only when you need significantly larger images and the original has reasonable quality. Higher scales work better with graphics and illustrations than photographic content.

Upscaling cannot add detail that wasn't in the original image. However, enabling the sharpen option can enhance existing edges and make the image appear crisper. The denoise option helps reduce compression artifacts. For the best results, start with the highest quality source GIF available.

GIF file size increases significantly with resolution because each frame contains more pixels. A 2× upscale results in 4× more pixels per frame, and 4× upscale means 16× more pixels. Enable the "Optimize Output" option to reduce file size, and consider using our GIF compressor afterward for additional size reduction.

Our tool accepts GIF files up to 25MB with a maximum of 500 frames. For very large GIFs or those with many frames, processing time may be longer. If your GIF exceeds these limits, consider using our GIF splitter to divide it into smaller segments first.

Yes, our upscaler preserves all original animation properties including frame delays, loop count, and disposal methods. Your upscaled GIF will play at exactly the same speed as the original. If you want to change the animation speed, use our GIF speed changer tool.