Save a file
Paste a direct link to a GIF (or WebP) image into this GIF downloader tool to save it to your device
Paste a direct GIF or WebP URL. The preview loads automatically.
Ready when you are.
Remote downloads depend on the image host allowing browser access. Local files always work.
About this tool
This is a simple tool to download an animated file. You will be asked to enter the direct link to the image you want to download. The image will be delivered to your browser, and can then be downloaded. Please note that page links are not image links. Social media posts and search results will generally deliver HTML instead of a GIF.
How to use this tool
Paste a direct URL ending in a GIF or WebP image, or choose a local file.
Wait for the preview and confirm that the animation is the file you intended to save.
Use Download GIF or the download action to save the file to your device.
The direct link will point to the actual image file, and will commonly have either .gif or .webp on the end of it (However this isn’t required as long as the server is sending back the right type of image). The page link, post link or search link will generally show a full webpage so will not download. If you click on a link that shows an image, click on the image to open it in a new tab and copy the image link. On mobile you may need to long press the image and copy the link.
Web browsers prevent a site from making unlimited requests to other domains. You will need to have permission headers sent from the remote host allowing the request to be permitted. This could be done by forcing a log in, redirecting to a page or returning an unrecognisable format. If you fail to make a remote request, download the file from the source, then use the local file picker. This will bypass any issues with cross-origin and allow you to view it reliably..
No account or upload queue is needed. This is for quick local storage only and should not be used to copy content from sites with download restrictions. Always follow the rules of the original site and respect the creators rights. If you want to convert to a different format or reduce the file size use our GIF compressor, resize tool or GIF to WebP page. These tools will generate a new output and display a preview.
Common questions
Paste a direct image URL, wait for the preview, and use the download button. You can also choose a GIF saved on your device.
Use the direct image file address / url. A tweet URL usually opens a webpage rather than the GIF itself. So make sure your use image url
Use our GIF to MP4 tool from home page
Launch the Instagram app. Swipe right or tap the (create) button. Take or upload an image or video. Tap the sticker icon (smiley face square) at the top. Choose GIF, search for the correct GIF and tap to add to your story. You can also upload a transparent GIF or video from your gallery by tapping the gallery sticker icon.
You can make a GIF by converting a series of images or a short video into an animated image using a free online GIF maker. Upload your images or video, adjust the speed and duration, and export the result as a GIF file.
Open the image itself, copy its direct address, and paste that address here. A Google results URL is not the image file.
Yes, if your mobile browser supports the file picker or direct URL. Choose a local GIF or paste its image address, then use the download action.
The link may point to a webpage, require a login, redirect to HTML, or block browser cross-origin requests. Try the direct image URL or use a local copy.
