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Crop Animated GIFs

Cut away the edges of an animation, in every frame at once.

Drop an image here

or choose files from your device

You can also paste an image with Ctrl+V

GIF · up to 100 MB

Your images are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded.

Select the part of the GIF you want to keep — freely or with a fixed aspect ratio like 1:1 for profile pictures or 16:9 for videos. The same area is cut from every frame, so the animation plays exactly as before, only tighter. The GIF is processed entirely in your browser.

How to crop a GIF

  1. Step 1

    Add an animated GIF.

  2. Step 2

    Drag the frame over the area you want to keep.

  3. Step 3

    Download the cropped GIF.

Why use PhotoTools

Every frame

The selection applies to the whole animation.

Aspect ratios

Free, 1:1, 4:5, 16:9 and more.

Private

Your GIF stays on your device.

Supported formats

Input

  • GIF

Output

  • GIF

Frequently asked questions

Does cropping change the animation speed?

No. Frames, delays and looping stay exactly the same.

Can I crop a GIF into a circle?

GIF pixels are either fully transparent or fully opaque, so round edges look jagged. Crop to a square instead, or use Circle Crop to get a PNG with smooth edges.

Is it free?

Yes. Browser tools on PhotoTools are free, unlimited and work without an account.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your images never leave your device, and nothing is stored.