How do I select the crop area?

Click and drag on the GIF preview to draw a rectangle. The crop coordinates update in real time. You can also enter exact pixel values manually.

Can I maintain aspect ratio while cropping?

Hold Shift while dragging to constrain the crop to a square. Aspect ratio lock for other ratios may be added in a future update.

Does cropping reduce file size?

Yes. A smaller canvas means less pixel data per frame, which significantly reduces the output file size.

Will all frames be cropped the same way?

Yes. The same crop rectangle is applied to every frame, so the animation remains consistent.

Can I crop to a circle or other shape?

Use the GIF Round Corners tool for circular crops. The Crop tool only supports rectangular regions.

Is my original GIF modified?

No. The crop creates a new GIF in your browser. Your original file remains unchanged.

What is the minimum crop size?

There is no enforced minimum, but very small dimensions (e.g., 1×1 pixels) will result in a nearly invisible GIF.

Re-upload your original GIF to start over. Alternatively, if you still have the original, simply upload it again.

Does cropping affect frame delay or loop settings?

No. Cropping only affects the canvas dimensions. All timing and loop settings are preserved.

How precise is the crop selection?

Crop coordinates are pixel-precise. You can fine-tune the selection by editing the X, Y, Width, and Height fields directly.

GIF Crop

Crop any animated GIF to a custom rectangle or common aspect ratio. Every frame is cropped identically.

Upload GIF to Crop

Drag & drop or click to select

Crop any animated GIF to a custom rectangle or a preset aspect ratio. The crop applies identically to every frame, so the animation remains perfectly in sync after export.

Use it to remove borders, focus on a specific subject, or reframe a GIF for a particular platform. Drag the crop handles visually and preview the result before downloading.

Guide: GIF Crop

When to use it

Cut out the part of a GIF that matters and drop distracting edges.
Make a square GIF for profile pictures or a vertical one for stories.
Remove black bars or a watermark area along the edges.

Tips

Use the Square, Wide, or Story presets to match a platform's ratio quickly.
Enter exact pixel values when several GIFs need identical crops.
Cropping first and then resizing keeps more detail than the reverse.

Good to know

A smaller canvas also reduces file size. Shrink it further with GIF Compress.
Need a specific width after cropping? Use GIF Resize.
Every frame is cropped the same way, so the animation stays aligned.

How to Crop a GIF

1
Upload a GIF
Drop or click to upload an animated GIF file.
2
Set Crop Area
Enter custom X, Y, Width, Height values or choose a preset ratio like Square or Widescreen.
3
Crop
Click 'Crop GIF' to apply the crop to every frame in your browser.
4
Download
Download the cropped GIF.

GIF Crop — FAQ

Last Updated: August 14, 2026