Crop GIF Files — Every Frame
Crop animated GIFs by coordinates or aspect ratio. Every frame cropped consistently. All in your browser.
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GIF files · up to 20 images · 10MB each
GIF crop settings
Presets calculate crop dimensions from the center of the image. Adjust X/Y to reposition.
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Also need to compress or convert? Add a step — no re-upload needed.
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Crop Animated GIFs Online
Cropping an animated GIF is more complex than cropping a static image because every frame must be cut to exactly the same region. Pixotter handles this automatically, applying your crop coordinates consistently across all frames while preserving timing, transparency, and loop behavior.
All processing happens in your browser. Your GIF never leaves your device. Enter pixel coordinates for precise control, or use aspect ratio presets for quick common crops.
Precise Pixel Control
Enter the X and Y offset to set where the crop starts (top-left corner), then set the width and height. Leave width or height blank to crop from the offset to the edge of the image. The coordinate system starts at 0,0 in the top-left corner.
Aspect Ratio Presets
The 1:1 preset creates a square crop centered on the image, perfect for profile pictures and thumbnails. The 4:3 preset works well for standard displays and presentations. The 16:9 preset targets widescreen layouts, social media banners, and video thumbnails. After selecting a preset, adjust X and Y to reposition the crop area.
Cropping naturally reduces file size because fewer pixels are stored per frame. For even more savings, chain a compress step after cropping. Pixotter's pipeline handles everything in browser memory without re-uploads.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does GIF cropping work?
Pixotter crops every frame of the animated GIF to the same region defined by your X/Y offset, width, and height values. The animation timing, transparency, and loop behavior are all preserved. Only the visible area changes.
Can I crop to a specific aspect ratio?
Yes. Use the preset buttons (1:1, 4:3, 16:9) to automatically calculate crop dimensions centered on the image. You can then fine-tune the X and Y offsets to reposition the crop area.
Will cropping reduce file size?
Yes. Cropping removes pixel data from every frame, so the resulting GIF is smaller. The reduction depends on how much area you crop away. Cropping a 500x500 GIF to 250x250 removes 75% of the pixel data and significantly reduces file size.
What if my crop dimensions are larger than the GIF?
Pixotter automatically clamps the crop dimensions to the GIF's actual size. If you enter values larger than the image, the crop will cover as much of the original as possible without adding empty space.
Can I crop and then resize the GIF?
Yes. Pixotter supports pipeline processing, so you can crop first and then add a resize step. This is useful when you want to select a specific region and then scale it to exact dimensions for a platform like Discord or Telegram.
Does cropping preserve the GIF transparency?
Yes. Transparent pixels within the cropped region remain transparent. Only the area outside your crop boundaries is removed.