GIF Trimmer

Shorten an animated GIF — choose start and end time with sliders

Free GIF Trimmer — Shorten Animated GIFs Online

ezyimg's GIF Trimmer lets you cut an animated GIF to any duration using sliders. Set the start and end time, use quick presets (1s, 2s, 3s, 5s), and trim to the exact section you want. Two-pass palette optimization preserves color quality. No upload, runs in your browser.

How to Use

  1. 1

    Upload a GIF

    Drop any animated GIF. The tool reads the total duration automatically.

  2. 2

    Set start and end time

    Drag the sliders or type the time in seconds. The blue bar shows the selected range.

  3. 3

    Use quick presets (optional)

    Click '1s', '2s', '3s' or '5s' to quickly keep just the first N seconds.

  4. 4

    Trim and download

    Click Trim. The shortened GIF is generated and ready to download.

Tips & Best Practices

  • →For reaction GIFs shared in chat, 1-3 seconds is the sweet spot.
  • →The timeline bar shows visually which part of the GIF will be kept.
  • →After trimming, use 'Optimize GIF' to further reduce file size.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I shorten a GIF online for free?

Upload your GIF to ezyimg's GIF Trimmer, set the end time with the slider, and click Trim. The shortened GIF downloads immediately — free, no account, no watermark.

Can I cut a specific section from the middle of a GIF?

Yes — set the Start time slider to skip the beginning, and the End time to where you want to stop.

Does trimming reduce quality?

ezyimg uses a two-pass palette optimization approach, so color quality is preserved even after trimming.