Cut the start or end by frame or time
Trim GIF
Is your GIF too long, or does it have extra footage at the start or end? Set a start and end frame (or a start and end time) in Trim GIF and keep only the part you need.
Choose a GIF
Features
Trim GIF features
Trim by frame or by time
Enter start and end frame numbers, or start and end times in seconds.
Drag the timeline
Drag the handles at both ends of the frame timeline to pick the section to keep.
Live preview
Only the selected section loops, so you can check the range before exporting.
Keeps original settings
The trimmed GIF keeps its original dimensions, frame delays and loop setting.
Processed locally
Your files are processed in your browser and never uploaded.
How it works
How to trim a GIF
Three quick steps to cut it down to the best moment.
- 1
Upload your GIF
Drag your GIF onto the upload area, or click to choose a file.
- 2
Select the section
Drag the timeline handles, or enter start and end frames or times.
- 3
Preview and download
Preview the trimmed section, then download it.
Real results
See GIF trimming in action
Pick the frames you want
See the GIF as a strip of frames and drag the handles to choose the start and end. Everything outside the selection is cut.
- Every frame is shown, so you can cut at the exact moment.
- Drag the handles or enter start and end times.
- Frame delays inside the selection are kept.
A shorter, tighter loop
Keep only the best part of the animation. A shorter loop is smaller to share and gets to the point faster.
- Fewer frames mean a smaller file.
- A short loop repeats smoothly in chats and on social media.
- Trim first, then resize or compress for the smallest result.
Cut a slow start
Many GIFs begin with a pause or a slow build-up. Move the start handle to jump straight to the action.
- The rocket clip starts from the 3rd of 8 key frames.
- Everything after the start handle is kept.
- The new first frame becomes the preview image in most apps.
Split one GIF into clips
Trim the same file twice to get two shorter loops, each with its own moment.
- Clip 1: 0.0–2.0 s, 360 KB.
- Clip 2: 2.0–4.0 s, 227 KB.
- Each clip is smaller than the full 4-second GIF.
Reference
Ways to trim compared
| Method | How to set it | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| By frame | Enter a start frame and an end frame | When you need frame-exact cuts |
| By time | Enter start and end seconds | When you roughly know which seconds to keep |
| Timeline drag | Drag the handles at both ends of the timeline | Choosing while watching the frames |
Tips
Trimming tips
Shorter GIFs are smaller
Fewer frames means a smaller file. For uses with size limits, like Discord emojis, trim first and then compress.
Make a seamless loop
Pick a section whose first and last frames look similar so the loop flows more naturally.
Trim vs. crop
Trimming changes the length; cropping changes the picture area. You can use one after the other.
Frequently asked questions
Will the trimmed GIF stutter or play faster?
No. The frames you keep use their original delays, so the playback speed doesn't change.
Can I delete a section in the middle of a GIF?
The current version keeps one continuous section, which means removing the start and the end.
Why is the result slightly different from the seconds I entered?
GIFs play frame by frame, so the tool snaps your times to the nearest frame. The difference is less than one frame.
Is it free?
Yes, Trim GIF is free to use.