GIF Splitter - Extract Frames from Animated GIFs

Split animated GIFs into individual frames. Extract all frames as PNG, JPEG, or WebP. Browser-based, no uploads. Ideal for animation analysis.

Upload GIF

Click to upload or drag and drop

Animated GIF files only

Extract Options

Output Format

PNG preserves transparency from the original GIF

Filename Prefix

Files will be named: prefix-001.ext, prefix-002.ext, etc.

Use zero-padded numbering (001, 002, 003)

How to Use

Upload GIF: Click the upload area or drag and drop an animated GIF file
Review Info: Check the GIF dimensions, frame count, and duration
Select Format: Choose PNG (best quality), JPEG (smaller size), or WebP (modern)
Preview Frames: View all frames in the grid and select which ones to extract
Download: Click "Download All" for a ZIP file or download individual frames

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Frequently Asked Questions

GIF frame extraction is the process of splitting an animated GIF into its individual static images. Each frame in the animation becomes a separate image file that can be edited, analyzed, or repurposed independently.

Extracted frames can be saved as PNG (lossless, supports transparency), JPEG (smaller file size, no transparency), or WebP (modern format with better compression). PNG is recommended for preserving quality and transparency from the original GIF.

Common use cases include: editing specific frames in an animation, analyzing motion sequences, creating sprite sheets, extracting a single frame as a static image, converting animations to video formats, or studying frame-by-frame changes in animated content.

The tool uses the Canvas API to decode the GIF in your browser. It reads the GIF's frame data, timing information, and disposal methods, then renders each frame to a canvas element. Frames are extracted sequentially and can be downloaded individually or as a ZIP archive.

Yes, you can extract all frames at once or select specific frames from the preview grid. This is useful when you only need certain frames from a long animation, reducing download size and processing time.

The tool displays comprehensive GIF metadata including dimensions (width and height), total frame count, animation duration, frame delays, and estimated file size. This helps you understand the animation structure before extraction.

Yes, extracted frames are automatically numbered (e.g., frame-001.png, frame-002.png) to maintain frame order. You can also choose zero-padded numbering for better file sorting when dealing with animations containing many frames.

The tool can handle GIFs with hundreds of frames, but very large animations (1000+ frames) may require more processing time. Browser memory is the main constraint—most modern browsers can handle typical animated GIFs without issues.

When exporting to PNG or WebP, transparency is fully preserved. JPEG does not support transparency, so transparent areas will be rendered with a white or black background depending on the GIF's disposal method.

Yes, the tool correctly handles optimized GIFs that use frame disposal methods and partial frame updates. Each extracted frame shows the complete image as it appears during playback, with all cumulative changes properly applied.

GIF Splitter - Extract Frames from Animated GIFs

Upload GIF

GIF Information

Extract Options

Frame Preview

How to Use

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