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Best GIF Maker Software in 2026
Making a GIF might start with a video, a screen recording, or an animation you create yourself. Compare video import and screen recording, then check maximum file size and maximum GIF duration against the material you want to work with. Transparent GIF export and watermark-free export are useful output details to weigh, alongside supported platforms, free-plan availability, and the paid-from price. Brush Ninja, FlexClip, and MakeAGIF are among the products covered. The listed comparison points can help you judge how each option fits your source material, preferred workflow, and export needs.
- 33 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Brush Ninja
by Brush NinjaFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Brush Ninja focuses on accessible 2D animation, with a free plan and several export formats. It may not fit users who need 3D modeling, rigging, motion graphics, or collaborative work.
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Animaker GIF Maker
Free plan WebChoose Animaker GIF Maker if you want a web-based tool with video import, screen recording, and watermark-free export on a free plan.
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Ezgif
Free plan WebEzgif offers a broad collection of browser tools for animation and basic video tasks. File retention and the lack of a supported API are worth noting when choosing it for a workflow.
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Gifcurry
Free plan LinuxMacGifcurry provides a broad set of GIF and video editing controls, including customizable text overlays and subtitle import.
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Gifsicle
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsGifsicle offers detailed command-line control over GIF images and animations, plus two companion programs.
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Gifski
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsGifski provides video-to-GIF conversion with controls for quality, compression, and dimensions across desktop apps and command-line tools.
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Figma GIF Maker
Free plan WebFigma GIF Maker covers frame ordering, animation settings, preview and export in a free browser workflow.
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GGIFF
Free plan WebGGIFF offers a broad set of browser-based GIF editing tools and several input and export options.
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Gickr
Free plan WebGickr offers image, video, and YouTube-to-GIF conversion with controls for previews, timing, and size. Review the clip limits, badge, and link privacy before using it for sensitive material.
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GiftedMotion
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsGiftedMotion covers the core steps for making a GIF from still images, with frame and export controls.
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GifTuna
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsChoose GifTuna if you need a free, open-source desktop converter with controls for GIF quality. Look elsewhere if you need a tool for other kinds of media work or a mobile app.
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GIPHY Create
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebGIPHY Create offers file and URL imports, editing tools, and mobile recording in a free GIF maker. Desktop creation requires an account and has source-video limits; private creations cannot be shared.
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Piskel
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1Choose Piskel for free browser based pixel art and sprite animation, especially if you want a live preview and direct GIF or spritesheet export.
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GIF Editor
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsPick GIF Editor for free, layer-based animation work across Windows, macOS, or Linux. Its frame tools, keyframes, Canvas preview, and many export formats cover detailed editing.
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GifLoop
Free plan iPhoneGifLoop offers a focused set of GIF creation and editing tools, with additional controls and formats in Pro.
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MakeAGIF
Free plan APIExtensionWebChoose MakeAGIF if you want browser-based GIF creation from pictures, videos, or social video links, with editing controls and transparent export.
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Gifox
Free plan MacGifox offers a straightforward choice between a free plan with short recordings and Pro with unlimited recording and watermark removal.
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GIF Studio
Free plan AndroidGIF Studio combines GIF creation, editing, and photo slideshows in a free Android app. Note its external-storage limitation and the warning that slideshow files may exceed other apps’ size limits.
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ImgPlay
Free plan AndroidiPhoneChoose ImgPlay if you want a phone-based GIF maker with frame-by-frame editing, several source types, and direct sharing to listed services.
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Honeycam
Free plan WindowsHoneycam focuses on animated-image creation with screen capture, video import, editing controls, and several output formats.
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Momento
Free plan iPhoneMacChoose Momento if you want to make and share short visual videos or GIFs from photos and videos, with many editing options.
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Wigglegram Creator
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsWigglegram Creator provides image-sequence exports with crop and alignment controls through a graphical interface. Consider its command-line limitation and macOS Gatekeeper warning before choosing it.
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SSuite Gif Animator
Free plan WebWindowsSSuite Gif Animator offers image-based animation with control over timing and sizing. Windows users can choose a portable or installed edition, while the linked online edition may not be accessible.
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price