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Trim GIF

Cut an animated GIF to a shorter clip by choosing a start time and duration. Fast and private.

Processed locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

Often a GIF is longer than it needs to be, and the best fix is simply to cut it down. Trim GIF shortens an animation to just the section you want by setting a start point and duration — a quick way to tighten a clip and shrink its size, in your browser.

How to trim gif

  1. 1. Add your animated GIF.
  2. 2. Set a start time and how long the clip should be.
  3. 3. Download the trimmed GIF.

When to use Trim GIF

Keep the best moment

Cut a long GIF down to the couple of seconds that actually matter.

Reduce the file size

Fewer frames means a lighter GIF — trimming is one of the most effective ways to shrink it.

Remove a slow start

Drop dead time at the beginning or end so the loop gets straight to the point.

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose the part to keep?

Set a start time and a duration; everything outside that window is removed.

Does trimming reduce file size?

Yes — a shorter GIF has fewer frames, so it's smaller. It's one of the best ways to lighten a GIF.

Is my GIF uploaded?

No — trimming happens in your browser.

Your file is processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded — read more on the security page. Looking for more? Browse our full set of GIF tools or read guides on the blog.