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The average GIF size dimensions are 480p resolution (4:3) at 640 width 480 height. Youʼll find platforms advising to keep dimensions under 1200x900px, and others encouraging the use of GIFs that are 500px wide at most.

To optimize a GIF, start by reducing the number of colors it uses. Since GIFs are limited to 256 colors, using fewer colors can significantly reduce the file size without losing much quality. Another approach is to resize the dimensions of the GIF. Smaller dimensions naturally result in a lighter file.

MakeaGIF. Offering numerous different ways to create GIFs, MakeaGIF is both flexible and free.

Here are some suggestions: Optimize the GIF file. While GIF compressors may not be able to reduce the file size of your GIF enough, there are other ways to optimize the file. Use lazy loading. Minimize HTTP requests. Use a faster hosting provider.

Image Size and Quality For optimal GIF performance, we recommend setting the width between 500-800 pixels. Larger sizes may result in slower loading times. Weʼll set the resolution to 72 pixels/inch, which is standard for web graphics. Higher resolutions arenʼt necessary for GIFs and will increase file size.

Animated GIFs may fail to animate for several reasons: Browser Compatibility: Some older web browsers or specific configurations may not support animated GIFs properly. Ensure youʼre using a modern browser. File Corruption: If the GIF file is corrupted or improperly encoded, it may not display the animation correctly.

Creating animated GIFs is also a great way to catch your audienceʼs attention and leave them amazed. Join the fun and use Canvaʼs free GIF maker!

How to Make GIFs in 5 Steps Take a look at our social media and blog graphic templates. You can choose a pre-animated template or animate a static template yourself. Customize the fonts, colors and illustrated icons to match your brand. Choose your animations for each element.