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How to Edit a GIF Without Photoshop

Use an alternate GIF editor

By Luis E. Chavez Saenz Luis E. Chavez Saenz Writer New Jersey Institute of Technology Luis Chavez is a former Lifewire writer and a System Administrator with 5+ years' experience writing about technology for end users. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 14, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Design Graphic Design Photoshop Animation & Video 3D Design

What To Know

To cut frames: Go to ezgif.com > Select GIF Maker > Choose Files > Pick a file and Open > Upload > Pick and Skip frames > Save > Save. To resize: Open a GIF, as above. Select Resize, enter the measurements, and press Resize Image > Save > Save. To rotate: Open a GIF, as above. Select Rotate, set the angle, and press Apply Rotation > Save > Save. This article explains how to edit GIF files using a simple, free online GIF maker, instead of complicated and costly software, like Photoshop. These instructions work for either Windows or macOS users.

How to Edit a GIF Using EZGIF com

EZGIF.com is an online GIF maker and editor with fairly simple steps for editing a GIF. Here are some of the things you can do with it.

Add or Remove Images From the GIF

Launch your favorite browser and go to ezgif.com. Select GIF Maker. Select Choose Files in the Animated GIF Maker screen. Select the GIF file you want to modify and then select Open. If you want to add any images to your GIF, select them along with the GIF file. Select Upload and make a GIF. Rearrange the order of the images. Select Skip on the images you want to remove from the GIF file. When you're done, select Save. Browse to the folder you want to save your edited GIF file, give it a file name and then select Save. Open your edited GIF and enjoy.

How to Resize a GIF

Follow Steps 1-5 above. After the file opens, select Resize. Enter the new measurements in the Width and Height fields or resize by entering a percentage of the original size in the Percentage field and then select Resize image. Select Save under the Resized Image. Browse to the folder where you want to save your edited GIF file, give it a file name and select Save. Open your edited GIF and enjoy.

How to Rotate a GIF

Follow Steps 1-5 above to add your GIF file to EZGIF.com. When the file opens, select Rotate. Select the angle for the rotation or define your own rotation angle using the last rotate option and then select Apply rotation. Select Save under the Rotated Image. Browse to the folder where you want to save your rotated GIF file, give it a name and then select Save. Open your edited GIF and enjoy. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Resize Multiple Files with Photoshop Elements 9 Best Free Image Converter Software Programs What Is a GIF? How to Email a GIF 10 Best Free Photo Resizers How to Make a GIF in Photoshop The 11 Best Free GIF Makers of 2022 7 Best Free Image Hosting Websites Microsoft Publisher Tutorial for Beginners How to Save an Outlook Email as a PDF How to Add an Image to Your Gmail Signature 10 Best Free Photo Editing Programs How to Insert a GIF Into Google Slides SVG Files: What They Are and How to Open & Convert Them Using Animated GIFs on Facebook How to Add an Image to a Contact in Gmail Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies