How do I compress a GIF to 500 KB?

Drop the GIF onto the compressor above. The 500 KB target is already set, so just click Compress and download the result.

Will the file be exactly 500 KB?

It aims to land at or just under 500 KB. 500 KB here means 500,000 bytes, so it also fits sites that count 1 KB as 1,024 bytes.

How much quality will I lose at 500 KB?

Most photos keep high detail at 500 KB; very large camera images are still scaled down somewhat. To fit 500 KB, an animated GIF loses colours, frames and dimensions together. If the destination accepts video, an MP4 of the same clip fits far more into 500 KB.

My GIF is already smaller than 500 KB. What now?

Then it already fits, and compressing it further would only cost quality. Upload it as it is, or pick a smaller target if you need it smaller still.

What if my GIF can't get down to 500 KB?

Very large or detailed images are scaled down further to reach 500 KB. If the result is too small, pick a larger target.

What is 500 KB typically needed for?

Common reasons: full-width hero and banner images; photo uploads on forms that allow up to 500 KB; sharing photos in chats without sending the full original. Limits vary by site, so check the exact number where you're uploading.

Yes. It's compressed inside your browser and never uploaded.

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Compress GIF to 500 KB

Shrink a GIF to 500 KB or less for full-width hero images and forms with a 500 KB cap. Free, and nothing is uploaded.

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How to compress a GIF to 500 KB

1
Add your GIF
Drop one or more GIF files onto the compressor above, paste them, or click to browse.
2
500 KB is preset
The target is already set to 500 KB, and each file is compressed to land at or just under it. You can switch to another size or a percentage to reduce by.
3
Compress
Click Compress. The GIF is processed in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
4
Check and download
Check the new size, then download each file or all of them as a ZIP.

What fits in 500 KB

Animated GIFs store every frame, so 500 KB has to cover the whole animation.

Animation	Roughly fits	Notes
Still image or sticker	≈ 1,410 × 1,410 px (2 MP)	Single frame
3-second loop, 10 fps	≈ 260 × 170 px	30 frames
10-second clip, 10 fps	≈ 140 × 90 px	100 frames; consider MP4

Rough guide. Simple animations with flat colours fit far more than filmed footage.

What 500 KB is typically for

Full-width hero and banner images
Photo uploads on forms that allow up to 500 KB
Sharing photos in chats without sending the full original

Limits vary by site and change over time; check the exact number where you're uploading.

How GIF gets smaller

Rebuilds the palette, drops redundant frame data and (on stronger levels) lowers the frame rate.

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Neighbouring sizes

Or compress GIF by level and set any size or percentage yourself.

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