How do I set the order of the images?

Move files up or down in the list before you start. The GIF shows them in exactly that order, from the top of the list.

How many images can I use?

From 2 up to 20 images, each up to 20 MB, in JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF or BMP. For an animated GIF you add, its first frame is used.

What if my images are different sizes?

The GIF takes the shape of the first image. Every other image is scaled to fit inside it without being stretched or cropped, and centred, with any space around it filled with the background colour. For a clean result, use images of the same shape — Crop Image can square them up first.

Why does my GIF look grainy?

GIF can only use 256 colours in each image, so smooth colours in a photograph are made up of fine dots. It is the format's limit rather than a fault, and it shows least on graphics, screenshots and drawings.

Why is the file so large?

GIF is an old format that compresses photographs poorly. Choose a smaller size, use fewer images, or show each one for longer — the file size depends on the number and size of the images, not on how long it plays.

Is this converter free?

Yes. Every conversion on ConvertNicely is free to use, with no account and no watermark on the result. Everyone can run 50 jobs and upload 2 GB a day, with or without an account.

What happens to my files?

Your uploaded file is deleted from our servers the moment the conversion finishes, whether it succeeded or failed. The converted result is deleted automatically one hour later, and you can delete it yourself at any time with the Delete button.

Is there a file size limit?

Files up to 20 MB are accepted for this conversion. Larger limits apply to paid plans in future, but the free limit is generous enough for the overwhelming majority of GIF conversions.

Do I need to install anything?

No. ConvertNicely runs entirely in your browser and on our servers, so there is nothing to download or install. It works the same on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. The whole site is built mobile-first, so you can upload from your camera roll or files app, convert, and download the result without leaving your browser.

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Make a GIF from Images

An animated GIF plays anywhere — in a chat, an email, a slide or a web page — with no play button and no video player. Add your images, put them in the order you want, choose how long each one shows, and get back a single looping GIF.

Also known as: GIF maker · animated GIF maker · image to GIF · photos to GIF

Files up to 20 MBTypically under a minute

Drop your files hereor choose a file from your deviceJPG, PNG, WebP, GIF or BMP · up to 20 MB · up to 20 files

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How to make a GIF from images

Step 1
1. Add your files
Drag up to 20 JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF or BMP files into the box, or choose them from your device. Each can be up to 20 MB. Drag them into the order you want.
Step 2
2. Choose your settings
Adjust Time per image (0.5 s), Size (480px), Loop forever (on) and Background (White), or keep the starting values in brackets, which suit most files.
Step 3
3. Press Make GIF
The work happens on our servers, and you can follow its progress.
Step 4
4. Download your GIF file
Your upload is already deleted, and the result is deleted after one hour.

Worth knowing

GIF can show only 256 colours in each image, so photographs come out slightly grainy, and GIFs are larger than videos of the same pictures — keep the size small for sharing. Every image is fitted onto a canvas the shape of the first one; images of another shape get bars of the background colour.

Why make a GIF from images?

Making a quick slideshow of holiday or event photos to share in a chat
Showing the steps of a process or a before-and-after in one image
Animating a set of product shots for a web page or an email
Turning a series of screenshots into a short demo

What changes

What make a GIF from images changes, and what it leaves alone
Property	Before	After
Files	Several images	One animated GIF
Plays	One picture each	Each in turn, looping if you choose
Colours	Millions	256 per image
Transparency	PNG, WebP and GIF can have it	Filled with the background colour

Frequently asked questions

Page updated 21 October 2026

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1. Add your files

2. Choose your settings

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4. Download your GIF file

Why make a GIF from images?

What changes

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How to make a GIF from images

1. Add your files

2. Choose your settings

3. Press Make GIF

4. Download your GIF file

Why make a GIF from images?

What changes

Frequently asked questions

How do I set the order of the images?

How many images can I use?

What if my images are different sizes?

Why does my GIF look grainy?

Why is the file so large?

Is this converter free?

What happens to my files?

Is there a file size limit?

Do I need to install anything?

Does it work on a phone?

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