GIFs are perfect for short reactions, product demos and quick how‑tos, but they can easily become huge if you export them with the wrong settings. An oversized GIF loads slowly, eats mobile data and may fail to upload on some platforms.
Three main factors control GIF size and quality: - Duration: the total length of the clip. - Resolution (width and height): how many pixels each frame has. - Frame rate (FPS): how many images per second you show.
For most everyday use‑cases we recommend: - Duration: keep it under 10 seconds so loops feel snappy and do not distract. - Width: around 480px is a good balance between clarity and file size for web and chat. - FPS: 12–15 frames per second is usually enough for smooth motion without bloating the file.
If you need a GIF for product documentation or landing pages, you can: - Crop out irrelevant UI areas before converting. - Use a neutral background to avoid noisy pixels. - Highlight clicks or key actions with simple annotations.
In Tempizy you control FPS, width and duration directly in the Video → GIF tool. Upload a short video, trim it to the action you care about, set your desired resolution and frame rate, and let Tempizy handle the optimisation. The result is a smooth but lightweight GIF that looks great on social media, chat apps and help centres without slowing pages down.