GIF Viewer - Online Animated GIF Player & Frame Extractor
Open animated GIFs online to play, pause, and inspect them frame by frame. Extract individual frames, check dimensions, and read metadata in your browser.
Upload any animated GIF and this viewer plays it instantly in your browser while exposing its underlying data—dimensions in pixels, total animation duration, frame count, and file size. Step through frames one by one, then extract and download any single frame as a high-quality image. All decoding runs locally, so your files never leave your device.
Upload GIF
or drag and drop GIF file here
How to use the GIF Viewer
Our GIF Viewer allows you to inspect animated GIF files directly in your browser. Simply upload a GIF to play, pause, and step through individual frames. You can view detailed metadata like image dimensions, total duration, and frame count. Need a specific moment from a GIF? You can easily extract and download individual frames as high-quality images. All processing happens locally on your device, ensuring your files remain private and secure.
Upload any animated GIF and this viewer plays it instantly in your browser while exposing its underlying data—dimensions in pixels, total animation duration, frame count, and file size. Step through frames one by one, then extract and download any single frame as a high-quality image. All decoding runs locally, so your files never leave your device.
How to Use the GIF Viewer
- 1
Upload your GIF
Click Upload GIF or drag and drop an animated .gif file into the drop zone to load it for inspection.
- 2
Play, pause, and inspect
Use the playback controls to watch the animation, then read the GIF Info panel for dimensions, duration, frame count, and file size.
- 3
Step through frames
Open Show Frames to view every decoded frame individually and find the exact moment you want.
- 4
Extract a frame
Select any frame and click Download Frame to save it as a standalone image for use elsewhere.
References
- W3C — GIF89a Specification
The canonical specification defining the GIF89a format, including frame structure, control extensions, and animation timing.
- MDN — Image File Type and Format Guide
Reference covering web image formats, where GIF fits, and how its animation and color handling compare to PNG, WebP, and others.
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Tiny Image
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this GIF viewer free and does it work online?
- Yes. The GIF viewer is completely free and runs entirely in your browser online—there is nothing to install on Windows, Mac, or any other device. Just open the page and upload a GIF.
- Can I view a GIF frame by frame?
- Yes. Open the Show Frames panel to see every decoded frame individually, so you can inspect the animation frame by frame and pick the exact moment you need.
- How do I extract and download a single frame from a GIF?
- Open the frame view, select the frame you want, and click Download Frame. The tool exports that frame as a standalone high-quality image you can save locally.
- What GIF information does the viewer show?
- The GIF Info panel reports the image dimensions in pixels, the total animation duration, the number of frames, and the file size, so you can analyze any animated GIF's metadata.
- Are my GIF files uploaded to a server?
- No. All decoding, playback, and frame extraction happen locally in your browser. Your GIF files never leave your device, which keeps them private and secure.