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EZGIF

Ugly, ancient, and still better than everything else at cutting, resizing, reversing and optimising a GIF.

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How to get the most from it

EZGIF sits in Photo Toys under Make, filed as a minute.

  • Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
  • It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
  • It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
  • No account needed — you can start without signing up.
  • Go in expecting something useful, nostalgic and clever.

About this category: Browser photo editors, background removers, filters and mosaic makers. Free tools that quietly replaced software people used to pay for.

Good for

  • A one-round break between tasks
  • Getting something practical done
  • A trip back to the older internet
  • Being impressed by a clever idea
  • A quiet break at your desk
  • Killing time on your phone
  • Trying it with zero commitment

EZGIF: quick answers

Is EZGIF free?

Yes. EZGIF is free to use and needs no account.

Do I need an account to use EZGIF?

No. You can use EZGIF without signing up for anything.

Does EZGIF work on a phone?

Yes. EZGIF works on phones as well as desktop browsers.

Is EZGIF safe for work?

Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.

How long does EZGIF take?

We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.

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