How to Create a GIF

If a picture tells a thousand words, then an animated GIF must be good for a few more. Whether you want to animate your avatar, get involved in a meme or amuse your friends with a funny photo sequence, an animated GIF is a great way to do it.

Here is a list of free online GIF creators.

1. GIPHY

GIPHY is the best way to search, share and discover GIFs on the Internet. Similar to the way other search engines work, the majority of GIPHY’s content comes from indexing based on the best and most popular GIFs and search terms across the web.

2. Ezgif

Ezgif.com is simple online GIF maker and toolset for basic animated GIF editing. You can create, resize, crop, reverse, optimise and apply some effects to GIFs.

3. Make A Gif

Create animated GIFs online with this free gGIF animator in just three easy steps. 1. Upload 2. Customise 3. Create.

4. Imgur

Imgur is the easiest way to discover and enjoy the magic of the Internet. It’s where you’ll find the funniest, most informative and inspiring images, memes, GIFs and visual stories served up in an endless stream of bite-sized fun.

Powered by a passionate community of people from all around the world, anyone can join to share cool stuff and vote the best to the top.

5. Imgflip

Make memes and GIFs using Imgflip’s Meme Generator or Animated GIF Maker with incredible customisation. Also flip through memes, GIFs and other funny images.