Why Convert JPG to GIF?
GIF is widely supported across apps, chat platforms, and browsers. It’s perfect for short loops, stickers, and simple motion graphics where video is overkill.
- Universal support: Works almost everywhere.
- Shareable: Easy to embed in chats, docs, and posts.
- Simple controls: Set palette size, dithering, FPS, and loop count.
How to Convert JPG to GIF Online
- Click Upload JPG and select your image (or sequence).
- Adjust FPS, loop, and palette if needed.
- Click Convert to GIF to download your result.
Defaults: 12 FPS, infinite loop (0), 256 colors, Floyd–Steinberg dithering.
Palette, Dithering & File Size
GIF uses a palette of up to 256 colors per frame. Reducing colors decreases size but may cause banding. Enable dithering to smooth gradients with minimal size increase.
| Setting | Effect on Quality | Effect on Size |
|---|---|---|
| Palette (64→256) | Fewer artifacts/banding | Higher |
| Dithering | Smoother gradients | Slightly higher |
| Lower FPS | More choppy motion | Lower |
Recommended Settings by Use Case
| Use case | FPS | Palette | Dither | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memes/stickers | 8–12 | 128–256 | On | Resize to ≤720 px for tiny files |
| UI micro-animations | 10–15 | 256 | Off/Light | Disable dithering if you see sparkle |
| Product spins | 12–20 | 256 | On | Crop borders; loop = 0 |
| Charts/flat colors | 6–10 | 64–128 | Off | Lower palette to reduce size |
Create Animated GIF from Multiple JPGs
You can build an animation by uploading a sequence of JPG files. For consistent order, use numbered filenames like frame_001.jpg, frame_002.jpg, …
- Select all frames in one go (drag-select) or drop them together.
- Set FPS (e.g., 12) and loop (0 = infinite).
- Convert and preview the resulting animation.
Performance Tips
- Resize before converting: Smaller dimensions → much smaller GIFs.
- Trim frames: Remove near-duplicate frames to cut size without visible loss.
- Lower FPS smartly: 10–12 FPS is enough for many loops.
- Solid backgrounds: Flat colors compress better than noisy textures.
Privacy & Security
Your uploads are processed for conversion only. Avoid sharing sensitive information in images. For best privacy, prefer non-identifying content.
Supported Limits & Formats
- Accepted input: JPG/JPEG (
image/jpeg) - Maximum file size: up to 16 MB per file
- Output: GIF (
.gif, MIMEimage/gif) - Animation: Multiple JPGs can be combined into an animated GIF (if your workflow supports sequences).
GIF vs WebP/MP4: Which to Choose?
| Format | Alpha | Quality/Size | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIF | 1-bit transparency | Larger files | Universal |
| WebP | 8-bit alpha | Smaller at similar quality | Modern browsers/apps |
| MP4 | No alpha | Smallest for long clips | Video players required |
Need smooth alpha or best compression? Try WebP or MP4. Need maximal compatibility? Use GIF.
Browser Support & Notes
- Works on modern Chromium, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
- Large, high-FPS animations may be heavy on low-end devices.
- Mobile browsers can throttle background tabs; keep this tab active while converting.
Troubleshooting
- Colors look posterized: Increase palette colors or enable dithering.
- GIF too large: Lower FPS, resize to smaller dimensions, or reduce palette colors.
- No animation: If using a single JPG, result will be a single-frame GIF.
- Frame order wrong: Rename with zero-padded numbers (001, 002…).
What is JPG?
JPG (JPEG) is a lossy image format optimized for photographs and the web. It’s extremely compatible and efficient at moderate quality settings.
What is GIF?
GIF is a legacy image format with palette-based color (up to 256 colors per frame) and basic animation support. It is universally compatible but less efficient than modern formats.
Use Cases: When to Convert JPG to GIF
- Stickers & memes: Create simple animated loops.
- Compatibility: When target platforms or tools only accept GIF.
- Lightweight previews: Tiny motion previews without audio.
Key Features
- Palette & Dithering: Build optimized palettes (≤256 colors) and enable dithering to smooth gradients.
- FPS & Loop Controls: Choose frame rate and loop count to fit your use case.
- Fast Processing: Quick, browser-based conversion for files up to 16 MB.
How to Use JPG to GIF Converter
- Upload JPG: Click 'Upload JPG' and select your image (or a numbered sequence).
- Set Options: Adjust palette size, dithering, FPS and loop if needed.
- Convert & Download: Press 'Convert to GIF' and save your file.
- Resize to target display size to cut GIF size
- Reduce FPS to ~10–12 for lightweight loops
- Use dithering for gradients; disable if it sparkles
Technical Specifications
- input format: JPG/JPEG (image/jpeg)
- output format: GIF (image/gif)
- max file size: 16 MB
- colors: Up to 256 per frame
- transparency: 1-bit (on/off)
- animation: Multiple JPGs can build an animated GIF
Common Use Cases
- Memes & Stickers: Create small, shareable loops from JPGs.
- UI Micro-animations: Short, silent motion previews for interfaces.
- Legacy Compatibility: Export GIF when the target only accepts GIF format.
- Yes, the converter is completely free with no hidden charges or subscriptions.
- Yes, if you upload a sequence of JPG frames (where supported), they can be combined into an animated GIF.
- Lower FPS, resize the image, or reduce the palette colors. Disabling dithering can also slightly reduce size.
- GIF supports binary (on/off) transparency only. For smooth alpha, use WebP or PNG.
- You can upload images up to 16 MB per file.
- Name files with zero-padded numbers (e.g., frame_001.jpg, frame_002.jpg) and select/drop them together.
- Heavy dithering can sparkle on flat areas. Try reducing palette a bit and turning dithering off, or lower FPS.
- Yes. Loop = 0 means infinite. Set a positive integer to loop that many times.
- Some JPGs include rotation metadata. If your output looks rotated, rotate the source first or ensure auto-rotate is applied before conversion.
- Often yes—GIF uses a limited palette and no inter-frame video compression. Keep dimensions small and FPS low for lighter files.
GIF is palette-based and less efficient than modern formats. For better quality at smaller sizes, consider WebP.