How to slow down a GIF
Choose a source
Choose an animated GIF from your device, drop it into the editor, or choose a sample to load a built-in animation.
Set up the result
Pick 0.75×, 0.5×, or 0.25×. Use Custom speed for a setting between presets, then watch one full loop in the preview.
Save the result
Select Download GIF and open the exported file. The chosen speed is part of the saved animation, so it travels with the file.
Settings and controls
Export multiplier
The slider spans 0.25× to 1×. At 0.5×, each ordinary frame stays on screen twice as long. Try 0.75× for a subtler effect and 0.25× when you want to inspect each motion in detail.
Preview speed
The separate player speed only affects playback in the preview. Use the presets or Custom speed in the editor controls to change the exported file.
Ways to use this tool
Slow down a tutorial
Give viewers more time to notice the pointer and read labels before the next step appears.
Inspect a short animation
Slow a loop before reviewing a tricky transition, or pause the preview to check an individual frame.
Change the rhythm of a reaction
A half-speed loop can emphasize a gesture or make a reaction easier to read.
Before you share the result
Watch the loop boundary
Check the last and first frames in the exported file. At a slower speed, a jump at the loop boundary becomes easier to notice.
Keep a working copy
The editor works in your current tab. Save the download and keep the original materials if you expect to make another version. If the browser runs out of memory, close other tabs and try a smaller source. Very large animations are easier to work with when you prepare a shorter clip or reduce the source dimensions first.
Preview at the size people will see
Look at the exported result where you intend to use it. A chat thumbnail, slide or product page can display the same animation at very different sizes. Check that the important details are visible at the smallest size. On a page where the animation communicates a step or a message, provide a short static explanation nearby.
Frequently asked questions
Which speed is saved to the file?
The speed in the editor controls is saved. The playback rate below the preview only changes how quickly the preview itself plays.
Does changing the speed remove frames?
The editor keeps the frame sequence and adjusts frame delays before encoding a new GIF.
Will the new GIF be smaller?
File size can change during encoding. Changing the timing alone does not guarantee a smaller download.
Do I have to upload my GIF?
No. Choose or drop a local GIF. The editor reads and processes it in your browser.
What if my GIF will not open?
Check that the downloaded file is actually a GIF. If the animation exceeds the file size, canvas size, or frame limit, try a shorter or smaller version.