What shapes can I apply?

Rounded rectangle (with adjustable radius) and perfect circle crop. Both preserve animation and apply to every frame.

How do I make a circular GIF?

Select the 'Circle' shape option. The tool crops the GIF to a circle inscribed within its canvas.

Is transparency required for round corners?

Yes. Areas outside the shape become transparent. Make sure your target platform supports GIF transparency (most do).

How do I adjust the corner radius?

Use the radius slider. A value of 0 gives sharp corners; higher values create more rounded corners. Use the maximum for a pill shape.

Does rounding affect all frames?

Yes. The same mask is applied to every frame so the shape remains consistent throughout the animation.

What color is the area outside the rounded corners?

You can choose a background color or set it to transparent. Transparent is recommended for overlay use.

Will the GIF look correct on colored backgrounds?

Transparent GIFs adapt to any background color in the browser or application. If you set a specific background color, it will show on all platforms.

Does applying round corners change file size?

Re-encoding slightly changes file size. The transparent areas compress efficiently so overall size change is minimal.

Can I apply both round corners and a border?

The current tool applies the corner mask only. Border drawing may be added in a future update.

Is my original GIF modified?

No. A new GIF with rounded corners is created in your browser. Your original file is not changed.

Round Corners

Add rounded corners or a circle mask to your GIF for that polished look.

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Add smooth rounded corners or apply a circular mask to any animated GIF. The effect is applied to every frame so the shape stays consistent throughout the animation.

Popular for profile pictures, stickers, and avatars. Choose your corner radius or switch to a full circle crop. The result is exported as a GIF with a transparent-compatible palette.

Guide: Round Corners

When to use it

Make a circular GIF for profile pictures.
Give stickers and avatars soft rounded edges.
Create a polished look for GIFs in presentations.

Tips

Areas outside the shape become transparent; check that the destination supports transparency.
Center the subject first with GIF Crop so nothing important is cut off.
Larger corner radius gives a softer, more modern look.

Good to know

Need a colored border instead? Use Add Padding.
Shrink the result with GIF Compress if needed.
Every frame gets the same mask, so the animation stays consistent.

GIF Round Corners — FAQ

Last Updated: August 14, 2026