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How to Crop GIFs Online

Trim GIF edges, focus on specific areas, and reduce file size with a free online GIF cropper.

Published on: Jan 27, 2026

Original animated GIF before crop
Original GIF
Cropped GIF after using GIF cropper
Cropped GIF

Why Crop GIFs?

Cropping GIFs helps you remove unwanted edges, focus on the important part of the animation, and often reduces file size. A smaller GIF loads faster on websites and social media.

Try the GIF Cropper now.

Open GIF Cropper

Key Features

  • Animated preview so you can see the full GIF before cropping.
  • Drag to select the area you want to keep.
  • Maintains quality - cropped GIFs keep the same animation quality.
  • Browser-based - all processing happens locally, no uploads to servers.
  • Instant download - get your cropped GIF immediately.

Step-by-Step: Crop a GIF

Step 1: Upload Your GIF

Drag and drop your animated GIF file or click to select. The tool supports standard animated GIF format.

Step 2: Preview the Animation

Watch the GIF play in the preview area. This helps you decide which area to keep.

Step 3: Select the Crop Area

Drag to select the rectangular area you want to keep. You can adjust the selection box to frame the perfect area.

GIF Cropper interface showing crop selection area
Select the area to crop and preview the result before downloading.

Step 4: Crop and Download

Click Crop to process the animation. The cropped GIF maintains all frames and animation quality. Download when ready.

Tip: Cropping removes pixels from the edges, which can reduce file size. Smaller GIFs load faster on social media and websites.

Best Practices

  • Crop tightly around the main subject to reduce file size.
  • Keep important action in the center of the crop area.
  • Test different crop sizes to balance file size and composition.
  • Use cropping to remove watermarks or unwanted borders.

Conclusion

Cropping GIFs online is quick and easy. Upload, select your area, crop, and download a smaller, focused animation.

Crop your first GIF now.

Crop a GIF