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GIF Splitter

Upload an animated GIF and extract its frames as PNG images for editing, thumbnails, documentation, or debugging.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Client-Side Processing
Input Data Stays on Device
Instant Local Execution

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What is GIF Splitter?

GIF Splitter separates an animated GIF into individual image frames. The tool parses the GIF container to read frame metadata, then uses the browser image decoding pipeline to render frames to PNG. You can preview each extracted frame, download one frame, or package all extracted frames into a ZIP file.

How to Use GIF Splitter

1

Drop a GIF file into the upload area.

2

Wait for the browser to decode the animation frames.

3

Preview the extracted PNG frames.

4

Download one frame or download all frames as a ZIP archive.

Common Use Cases

  • Extracting thumbnail frames from an animated GIF.
  • Debugging GIF frame timing or visual glitches.
  • Turning GIF frames into PNG assets for design work.
  • Saving individual frames for documentation or tutorials.

Example Input and Output

A short loading animation is split into frame PNG files.

GIF input
loader.gif
Extracted files
loader-frame-001.png
loader-frame-002.png
loader-frame-003.png

Privacy

GIF files stay in your browser. Frame extraction uses local browser APIs and no server upload.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work in every browser?
Frame extraction uses the browser ImageDecoder API. If your browser does not support it, the tool still reads metadata but cannot export frames.
Are frames uploaded to a server?
No. GIF parsing, decoding, PNG export, and ZIP creation happen locally in your browser.
Why are only some frames extracted?
The tool caps extraction at 80 frames to keep browser memory under control for large GIFs.
What format are frames saved as?
Frames are exported as PNG files.

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