GIF Maker — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using GIF Maker.
Why does the GIF look pixelated or banded?
GIF is an old format limited to 256 colors total. Smooth gradients and photos will always show some banding. This is the format’s ceiling — every GIF maker hits it. For higher quality, consider MP4 or WebP video instead.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The entire GIF encoding happens in your browser using a Web Worker. Your images never leave your device.
What’s the maximum file size?
There’s no hard limit, but generating GIFs over 50MB will be slow and may exceed browser memory. For best performance, keep total source images under 100MB.
Can I add text or stickers to my GIF?
Not in this tool — it focuses on frame assembly. For overlays, edit your source images first (use our Watermark Image tool for text, then drop into GIF Maker).
Does it support transparent backgrounds?
Yes, but only 1-bit transparency (fully on or fully off) due to the GIF format. Semi-transparent edges will be quantized to fully transparent or fully opaque.