Tool
GIF from Photos
Turn a sequence of still photos into a looping animated GIF for free. Upload burst shots, timelapse frames, or product angles, reorder them, add a crossfade or boomerang loop, and download - all in your browser, with nothing uploaded anywhere.
Turn Photos Into a GIF
Upload a sequence of photos, drag them into order, adjust the speed and size, then download a looping GIF - all in your browser, nothing uploaded.
Drop your photos here
Select at least 2 images - JPG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC, up to 60 frames, processed entirely in your browser.
How This Compares to Other GIF Makers
Plenty of sites will turn photos into a GIF, but many upload your images to their servers, cap free usage, limit you to a single global frame delay, or bury the tool inside a paid editor. This one is built to be fast, private, and free at any volume, with animation controls the free tier of most competitors leaves out.
Typical online GIF tools
- closePhotos uploaded to a server for processing
- closeFree tier limits on images, exports, or file size
- closeOne global frame delay for the whole GIF
- closeNo crossfade or boomerang loop on the free plan
- closeAccount often required for batch or advanced settings
Crest Convert
- checkRuns entirely in your browser - photos never uploaded
- checkFree with no limit on how many GIFs you make
- checkPer-frame timing to hold on individual photos longer
- checkBuilt-in crossfade and boomerang loop, both free
- checkHEIC support and automatic EXIF photo orientation
What This Tool Does
A GIF is really a flipbook: a stack of still images shown one after another with a short delay between each frame. This tool takes your photo sequence, normalizes every frame to the same size so the animation does not jump, optionally blends a crossfade between frames or adds a boomerang return trip, encodes the result into a single looping GIF file, and lets you download it - without opening Photoshop or a desktop editor.
Use it for wedding burst sequences, product rotation shots, before-and-after loops, social posts, or any moment where a single still does not capture enough of the action. Reach for crossfade when you want a slideshow feel between distinct photos, and boomerang when you want a short burst to loop back and forth seamlessly.
Tips for a Smooth GIF
Start with a burst
Camera burst mode gives you evenly spaced frames with minimal camera movement - ideal source material.
Keep the order consistent
Use Sort by filename for exports named sequentially, or drag thumbnails until the motion feels right.
Match exposure across frames
Edit your sequence as a batch in Lightroom or similar before exporting - flicker from mismatched exposure is hard to fix later.
Fewer frames, smaller file
You rarely need every frame from a 30-shot burst. Pick 8-15 key moments for a tighter loop and a lighter GIF.
Crossfade for distinct photos
Turning separate photos (not a burst) into a slideshow? Crossfade smooths the transition so it doesn't feel like a hard cut.
Boomerang for short bursts
A 3-6 frame burst often looks best with boomerang on - it plays forward then back instead of snapping to frame one.
Need to edit individual photos first?
Fix red-eye in flash shots, convert iPhone HEIC files to JPG, or resize frames to a specific aspect ratio before you build your GIF - all free and in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a GIF from photos?
Upload at least two photos in the order you want them to play (or use Sort by filename for burst sequences). Drag thumbnails to reorder, set the frame speed and output width, preview the loop, then click Create GIF or Download GIF. The animation is built entirely in your browser.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. Frame loading, preview, and GIF encoding all run locally in your browser. Your images are never sent anywhere, which also means there is no queue and no wait for a server round-trip.
What image formats can I use?
JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC/HEIF (the format iPhones save photos in) up to 20MB per image. HEIC files are decoded in your browser before being added to the sequence, so they are still never uploaded. Photos are also auto-oriented using their EXIF data, so phone shots never come out sideways.
How many photos can I include?
You can add up to 60 frames per GIF. For smoother motion and smaller file sizes, 10-20 well-chosen frames from a burst often work better than using every shot.
Can I control the animation speed?
Yes, two ways. Use the speed slider for one consistent pace across every frame, from 100ms (fast) to 2000ms (slow), or switch to per-frame timing to hold on specific photos longer - useful for a punchline shot or a lingering final frame. The live preview updates instantly either way.
What is the crossfade option?
Crossfade dissolves smoothly from one photo into the next instead of cutting hard between frames, which is great for slideshow-style GIFs or before-and-after loops. Turn it on and adjust the fade strength slider - the live preview shows the blended result before you export.
What does the boomerang loop do?
Boomerang plays your photos forward, then back to the start, so the animation returns smoothly instead of snapping back to frame one. It is a one-click way to make short sequences feel like a continuous loop.
Why is my GIF file so large?
GIF uses a 256-color palette per frame, but many frames at a large width still add up quickly - and boomerang or crossfade both add extra frames to the final file. Try reducing the output width, using fewer frames, or lowering the fade strength. The tool shows an estimated size before you generate.
Will photos with different sizes work together?
Yes. Choose Fill (crop) to crop every frame to the same aspect ratio, or Fit (letterbox) to letterbox mixed sizes on a black background. Normalizing frame size prevents the jitter you would get if each frame had different dimensions.
Is there a limit on how many GIFs I can make for free?
No. There is no daily cap, no account, and no watermark. Use it as often as you need.