Compression Tools
Reduce file size for GIFs, audio, images, and videos.
Available compression tools
Pick the tool that matches the file you have now and the format you need next.
GIF Compressor
LiveFree online GIF compressor — compress GIF files and reduce GIF file size with adjustable output settings, right in your browser.
Compression tools should help you make a decision, not just push a slider. A GIF gets large because it stores many full image frames. The useful question is which part you can reduce without ruining the animation: dimensions, frame rate, or color count.
The current compression tool is focused on GIF because that is where browser-based control is most useful. It shows original and output size so you can stop once the file fits the limit instead of damaging it more than necessary.
Meet upload limits
Reduce GIFs for chat, forums, CMS uploads, email, and avatar slots that reject larger animated files.
Choose the least harmful setting
Start by resizing, then lower frame rate, then reduce colors only when the file is still too large.
Know when GIF is wrong
If a platform accepts video, MP4 will usually be much smaller and cleaner than any compressed GIF.
What to check before converting
- Width reduction usually gives the biggest size drop because it cuts the number of pixels in every frame.
- A 12-15 fps GIF often still reads well for reactions, demos, and short loops.
- Photographic GIFs show color reduction artifacts sooner than flat UI or cartoon-style animations.