Compress GIF Online — Reduce File Size by Up to 30-70%
Compress GIF files online instantly. Reduce .gif file size by 30-70% with no quality loss. Batch compress 100+ files. No signup, no watermarks.
Batch Settings
About GIF Compression
GIF files — especially animated ones — can be surprisingly large. A 5-second animated GIF can easily reach 10-50 MB due to the format's inefficient frame-by-frame storage and limited compression.
CocoConvert's GIF compressor optimises the colour palette per frame, removes duplicate frame data, and applies cross-frame delta encoding to dramatically reduce file size. For static GIFs, palette reduction to 128 or 64 colours provides massive savings with minimal visual impact.
For animated GIFs, consider lowering the frame rate (e.g., from 30fps to 15fps) if your authoring tool supports it before uploading — this alone can halve file size.
Compressed GIFs maintain full animation and transparency. Perfect for optimising memes, reactions, and animated UI elements for web and messaging platforms.
How to Compress GIF
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Upload your GIF file
Drag and drop your .gif file into the upload area, or click to browse. Batch upload is supported.
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Adjust compression settings
Use the quality slider to control the compression level. Lower values produce smaller files.
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Click "Compress"
CocoConvert compresses your GIF file using optimised image encoding.
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Download the compressed GIF
Your smaller .gif file is ready. Typical reduction: 30-70%.
Compression Tips
GIF
.gif file • Image
Reduce colors to 128 or fewer. Lower FPS for animated GIFs.
| Extension | .gif |
| MIME Type | image/gif |
| Category | Image |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the limits for GIF compression?
CocoConvert lets you compress GIF files with no signup required. You get 5 files per hour (up to 250 MB each) on the starter tier. Pro users get 100 files per hour and 5 GB per file.
How much can I reduce GIF file size?
Typical GIF compression reduces file size by 30-70%, depending on the original file and quality settings. Tip: Reduce colours to 128 for stills, optimise frame rate for animations.
Does compression affect GIF quality?
CocoConvert gives you full control over the quality-size trade-off. Higher quality settings preserve more detail; lower settings produce smaller files. For lossless formats, compression is always bit-for-bit identical.
Is my GIF file secure?
Absolutely. Files are processed on isolated servers in Germany, encrypted in transit via TLS, never analysed or shared, and permanently deleted within 24 hours.
Can I batch compress multiple GIF files?
Yes! You can compress up to 5 files per hour on the starter tier. Pro users get 100 files, Business API users get 200. All files are processed in parallel.