Change the frame
Use this GIF cropper to crop GIFs, remove empty edges, or focus on the useful part of an animation. Draw the GIF crop area and save a new file.
Ready when you are.
Click + icon, then drag over the preview to choose the crop area.
About this tool
You need to make sure you have a consistent crop for each frame in your animated GIF otherwise the subject will appear to jump. This tool allows you to use one cropping box for your whole animation. Simply use the plus tool to draw your crop box. If you need precise edges you can adjust the X, Y, width and height fields. As you change your crop you will see the preview of your output. The original frame order and timing are maintained.
How to use this tool
Choose a GIF or animated WebP file and wait for the preview.
Click process GIF
Click the plus icon, drag across the preview, or adjust the four crop fields.
Review the live output preview and download the cropped GIF.
Click the plus button to enter draw mode. Draw a rectangle by dragging between two corners. The coordinates are translated to match the original dimensions so even though the preview appears to be scaled it will produce an accurate crop. Once you have drawn your rectangle you can use the four boxes to fine tune its position. X and Y will define where the top left corner should be and the width and height of the rectangle.
The same crop box will be used on each frame to ensure your subject remains in the same place. If your subject moves outside of your chosen box during the animation you can redraw your crop box to include their full movement. You can use the live preview to see this. Simply change a field or draw a new box and wait for the output preview to update.
Cropping away empty space reduces the dimensions and can make later compression or video conversion more efficient. It is often better to crop first, then resize or compress the smaller result.
Keep the original file until the complete output loop looks correct. A new download is created for each crop choice, so you can try again without damaging the source.
Common questions
Choose the GIF, click the plus icon, drag over the preview, and check the live output. You can fine-tune the rectangle with the four fields.
Draw one rectangle over the preview. The same crop is applied to every frame so the animation stays aligned.
Yes. Choose the file, draw the crop area, and download the new animation after checking the output preview.
X and Y locate the top-left corner of the crop in source pixels. Width and height define the rectangle size.
The cropper schedules a new local process after the rectangle or one of its fields changes, so the preview reflects the current selection.
It often does because the canvas becomes smaller, but the exact result depends on frame detail and color data.
