Crop GIF

Crop animated GIFs and videos by dragging the area — with optional pixel precision

Free GIF Crop Tool — Crop Animated GIF by Dragging

ezyimg's GIF Crop tool lets you trim any animated GIF or video by dragging a selection area directly over the first frame. Use aspect ratio presets for perfect squares, 16:9, or 4:3 crops — all processing happens locally in your browser with no file uploads.

How to Use

  1. 1

    Upload your GIF

    Drop an animated GIF or video file onto the upload area. The first frame will be shown as a crop reference.

  2. 2

    Drag to select the crop area

    Click and drag over the image to draw a crop rectangle. The selection shows the exact pixel dimensions.

  3. 3

    Use aspect ratio presets (optional)

    Click a preset ratio (1:1, 16:9, 4:3) to snap the selection to that ratio automatically.

  4. 4

    Click Crop

    The crop is applied to every frame of the animation. Processing runs in your browser — no server upload.

  5. 5

    Download the cropped GIF

    Preview and download the cropped animated GIF or video file.

Tips & Best Practices

  • →Use the 1:1 preset to make a square GIF for Instagram or Twitter profile posts.
  • →Use the 9:16 preset to crop a GIF for mobile-first vertical formats.
  • →For precise crops, use the pixel input fields to enter exact X, Y, width, and height values.
  • →Cropping removes unwanted borders and can significantly reduce file size by eliminating unused pixels.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I crop an animated GIF online?

Upload your GIF to ezyimg's GIF Crop tool, drag to select the area you want to keep, then click Crop. The crop is applied to all frames simultaneously, preserving the animation.

Can I crop a GIF to a specific aspect ratio?

Yes. ezyimg's GIF Crop tool includes aspect ratio presets (1:1, 16:9, 4:3, 9:16). Click a preset to lock the selection to that ratio, then drag to position it.

Does cropping reduce GIF file size?

Yes. A smaller canvas means fewer pixels per frame, which directly reduces the file size. Removing large empty borders can reduce file size by 50% or more.

Can I crop videos as well as GIFs?

Yes. The crop tool accepts both animated GIFs and video files (MP4, WebM, MOV). For videos, enter the crop coordinates using the pixel input fields.

Will the animation still play after cropping?

Yes. Cropping only affects the visible canvas area — all frames remain intact and the animation continues to loop normally after cropping.