GIF Frame Extractor
Split an animated GIF or WebP into its individual frames with our GIF Frame Extractor. Every frame is rendered as it appears during playback and saved as a numbered PNG, JPEG or WebP image, all bundled in one ZIP download. Ideal for designers, animators, meme makers and developers who need stills, sprite sheets or a single perfect frame from an animation.
Frequently asked questions
How do I extract the frames of a GIF?
Upload an animated GIF or WebP, choose the frame format and run the tool. You receive a ZIP archive with one image per frame, named frame-001, frame-002 and so on in playback order.
Are frames complete or only the changed parts?
Each frame is a complete image at the full animation size, exactly as it looks during playback. Many GIFs store only the pixels that change between frames, and the extractor composes those partial frames over the previous ones for you.
Which frame formats can I choose?
PNG is the default and keeps exact colors and transparency. WebP frames are lossless as well and usually smaller. JPEG frames are smaller still, are saved at quality 92 and get a white background where the animation is transparent.
Does it work with animated WebP files?
Yes, animated WebP files are handled the same way as GIFs. A still GIF or WebP with a single frame produces a ZIP with one image.
Are the frame delays included?
No, the ZIP contains only the frame images. File names follow playback order, so you can rebuild the animation in an editor and set the timing there.
What are the limits?
Uploads can be up to 5 MB with up to 300 frames, each frame up to 2000 pixels per side and up to 16 megapixels across all frames. The ZIP archive can be up to 25 MB; choose JPEG or WebP frames if PNG frames exceed it.
Which upload formats are rejected?
Only GIF and WebP files are accepted, because only those formats are used for animations here. JPEG, PNG and other images are rejected with a message asking for an animated GIF or WebP.
Will the frames lose quality?
PNG and WebP frames are lossless, so they contain exactly the colors of the animation. JPEG frames are slightly compressed at quality 92, which is hard to see but not pixel exact.
Can I use the frames as a sprite sheet?
Yes. All frames share the same width and height, so you can arrange them in a grid in any image editor or sprite tool. The consistent numbering keeps them in the right order.
Are my files stored?
No, the animation is processed in memory for your request and the ZIP is returned directly. Nothing is kept after the result is delivered.