The Easiest Way to Crop a GIF

Upload your GIF, select the perfect crop, and download. Free, fast, and online.

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Uploaded GIF

How It Works

Crop your GIFs in three simple steps.

1

Upload Your GIF

Click the upload box or drag and drop your file. Your GIF will load instantly in our editor.

2

Crop and Adjust

Use the handles to crop to a custom size, or select a preset ratio or shape. See a live preview of your changes.

3

Download

Happy with your cropped GIF? Just hit the download button and it's all yours, completely free.

Powerful Features for Perfect GIFs

Everything you need for quick and easy GIF cropping.

Preset Ratios

Crop to common aspect ratios like 1:1 (square), 4:3, 16:9, and more in a single click.

  • • Instagram ready (1:1, 4:5)
  • • YouTube thumbnails (16:9)
  • • Facebook covers (851x315)
  • • Twitter headers (1500x500)

Freeform Crop

Have complete control with our easy-to-use drag handles for freeform cropping.

  • • Pixel-perfect precision
  • • Real-time preview
  • • Adjustable crop area
  • • Zoom and pan support

Shape Cropping

Want a circular or triangular GIF? Select from our list of unique shapes to make your GIF stand out.

  • • Circle for profile pictures
  • • Triangle for creative designs
  • • Custom shape support
  • • Transparent backgrounds

High-Quality Output

Our tool processes your GIFs without sacrificing quality, ensuring a clear and crisp result.

  • • Lossless compression
  • • Frame preservation
  • • Color accuracy
  • • Animation smoothing

Completely Free

Crop as many GIFs as you want, whenever you want. No watermarks, no fees, no surprises.

  • • Unlimited usage
  • • No registration
  • • No watermarks
  • • No file size limits

Secure & Private

Your files are processed in your browser and are never uploaded to our servers. Your privacy is guaranteed.

  • • Client-side processing
  • • No server uploads
  • • Complete privacy
  • • GDPR compliant

Why Choose CropGIF.online?

Discover why thousands of creators trust us for their GIF editing needs

Lightning Fast

Process GIFs in seconds with our optimized browser-based engine

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Precise Control

Pixel-perfect cropping with advanced editing tools

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Multi-Platform

Works on all devices - desktop, tablet, and mobile

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Always Improving

Regular updates with new features and improvements

Loved by Creators Everywhere

"This is the simplest and fastest GIF cropper I've ever used. I was able to crop my GIF in seconds without any hassle. Highly recommended!"

- Alex Johnson

Social Media Manager

"The shape cropping feature is a game-changer! I made a circular GIF for my profile picture and it looks amazing. And it's free!"

- Sarah Lee

Digital Artist

"I love that I don't have to download any software. I can just use it directly in my browser. It saves me so much time."

- Mike Chen

Content Creator

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this service really free?

Yes, absolutely. CropGIF.online is completely free to use with no hidden charges or watermarks. We believe in providing simple, accessible tools for everyone.

Is it safe to upload my files?

Your privacy is our top priority. All GIF processing happens directly in your web browser. Your files are never uploaded to our servers, so only you can see them.

What are the supported file types?

We currently support .GIF files. We are working on expanding our support to other animated formats in the future.

Is there a file size limit?

For best performance, we recommend using GIFs under 10MB. While larger files may work, processing might be slower depending on your computer's performance.

See the Magic Happen

Real examples of GIFs transformed by our users

Square Crop

Before: 800x600px

Original GIF

After: 600x600px

Square Cropped GIF

Circle Crop

Before: Rectangle

Original GIF

After: Perfect Circle

Circle GIF

Social Media Ready

Before: Any Size

Original GIF

After: 1080x1080px

Instagram Ready

Trusted by Creators Worldwide

50K+
GIFs Processed
15K+
Happy Users
99.9%
Uptime
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Available

Perfect for Every Use Case

See how our tool helps different creators achieve their goals

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Social Media Profiles

Create perfect profile pictures and cover photos for all platforms

Ideal For:

  • • Instagram profile pictures
  • • Facebook cover photos
  • • Twitter headers
  • • LinkedIn backgrounds
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Marketing Content

Create eye-catching animated content for your marketing campaigns

Perfect For:

  • • Email newsletter GIFs
  • • Website banners
  • • Digital advertisements
  • • Product demonstrations
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Creative Projects

Bring your creative vision to life with custom-shaped GIFs

Great For:

  • • Digital art projects
  • • Animated stickers
  • • Meme creation
  • • Personal branding

Quick Start Guide

Get started in minutes with our step-by-step guide

Preparation

1

Choose Your GIF

Select a high-quality GIF file under 10MB for best results

2

Know Your Dimensions

Decide on the final size and shape you want for your GIF

Pro Tips

Use social media presets for platform-specific sizes

Try different shapes to make your GIF stand out

Preview your crop before downloading

Save multiple versions for different platforms