Crop GIF
Cut an animated GIF down to the part that matters. Drag the crop box or pick a shape, and every frame gets cropped the same way.
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- 100% free
- Unlimited use
- No sign-up
- No payment
- Files stay on your device
- No watermark
How to Crop a GIF
- Choose your GIF. The first frame appears with a crop box.
- Adjust the box. Drag the edges and corners, or pick a shape: Free, 1:1, 16:9, 4:3 or 9:16.
- Click "Crop GIF". Every frame is cropped to the same area.
- Download. Your cropped GIF keeps the original animation and timing.
Why Crop a GIF?
- Remove black bars or empty borders
- Focus on the action, like a face or a reaction
- Make it square for profile pictures and emoji
- Make it vertical (9:16) for Stories and TikTok
- Cut out watermarks at the edges
- Shrink the file, since fewer pixels mean a smaller GIF
Choosing a Shape
| Shape | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Free | Any custom area |
| 1:1 | Profile pictures, Discord and Twitch emotes |
| 16:9 | YouTube, presentations, widescreen |
| 4:3 | Classic photo shape |
| 9:16 | Stories, Reels and TikTok |
Tip: Check the Whole Animation
The crop box is drawn on the first frame. If the subject moves around, play the original GIF first and make sure your box covers the action in every frame. A slightly bigger box is safer.
After Cropping
- Need an exact pixel size? Use the GIF resizer.
- File still too big? Use the GIF compressor.
- Want a video instead? Convert with GIF to MP4.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I crop an animated GIF?
Open it in the cropper above, drag the crop box, and click "Crop GIF". Every frame gets the same crop.
Can I crop a GIF into a square?
Yes. Choose 1:1 to lock the crop box to a square.
Does cropping a GIF keep the animation?
Yes. All frames and their timing are kept.
Can I crop a GIF on my phone?
Yes. The tool works in mobile browsers. Drag the crop box with your finger.
Is this GIF cropper free?
Yes. It's free, private and adds no watermark.