Pick a size, it just fits
Choose 8 / 10 / 25 MB and GifDrop auto-tunes the rest. No settings to fiddle with.
Native Mac app · No uploads · No watermarks
GIFs & WebP that are small enough to send
Drop a video or a folder of frames, pick a size — 8MB for Discord, 25MB for email — and GifDrop figures out the best resolution, frame rate and colours to fit. All on your Mac.
Private by default
Everything converts on your Mac. Your clips never get uploaded to a server.
Ready to install
Direct Apple Silicon download, signed and notarized by Apple.
Why GifDrop
Your GIF should fit where you’re sending it
A full-quality GIF of a video is often 50–100 MB — far too big for Slack, Discord, email or a GitHub README. GifDrop makes one that fits, automatically, and offers WebP when you want the same clip far smaller.
Set a size budget
Tell GifDrop “fit under 8 MB” and it tunes resolution, frame rate and colours to hit it.
Video or frames
Drop an MP4/MOV, or a folder of PNG/JPG/TIFF/TGA/BMP frames. Trim a video to the perfect loop.
GIF or WebP
GIF for maximum compatibility, or WebP for the same clip at a fraction of the size.
Batch in one drop
Drop several clips and GifDrop fits each one to your size budget, one after another.
GifDrop vs online tools
Why a native app beats web GIF converters
Online converters are fine for a one-off. GifDrop is for people who make GIFs and WebP regularly and want them small, private, and free of watermarks and upload limits.
Online converters
Hit a size limit
Auto-fit to 8 / 10 / 25 MB
Trial-and-error
Modern formats
GIF and WebP
Often GIF only
File handling
Local processing
Upload to a server
Watermarks
Never
Common on free tiers
File-size caps
None
Small free limits
Batch
Drop many at once
Usually one at a time
Privacy
Files stay on your Mac
Files leave your Mac
Trust and safety
Signed and notarized app
Generic web tool
Offline use
Works without internet
Internet required
Features
Everything you need, nothing you don’t
Pick a size and a format. GifDrop handles the rest.
Fit any size limit
Choose 8 / 10 / 25 MB (or custom) and GifDrop auto-tunes resolution, fps and colours to fit.
Video to GIF or WebP
Drop an MP4 or MOV and export a clean, size-targeted GIF or WebP.
Trim to the loop
Pick the exact start and end of your clip so the GIF is just the moment that matters.
WebP, much smaller
Same animation at a fraction of GIF’s size, when you don’t need legacy GIF compatibility.
Batch convert
Drop a stack of clips and GifDrop fits each one to your chosen size, automatically.
Image sequences too
PNG, JPG, TIFF, TGA and BMP frame folders from After Effects, Blender, Figma and more.
100% local
Nothing is uploaded. Your footage never leaves your machine — great for unreleased or client work.
Native macOS app
A fast, focused Mac app — signed and notarized by Apple, no browser tab required.
Pro mode
Unlock unlimited length, batch conversion, and full-resolution exports with a one-time purchase.
How it works
From clip to send-ready GIF in three steps
Drop a video or frames
An MP4/MOV, or a folder of exported frames. Trim a video down to the perfect loop.
Pick a size & format
“Fit under 8 MB,” GIF or WebP. GifDrop tunes the rest automatically.
Send it anywhere
Get a GIF or WebP that drops straight into Slack, Discord, email, GitHub or socials.
Built for real workflows
Made for people who share clips all the time
Turn a fiddly “why is my GIF 80 MB?” task into one drop and a size pick.
Designers & motion
Demos & reels
Turn screen recordings and renders into loops that fit any chat or doc.
Creators
Social loops
Lightweight GIF and WebP for posts, threads and product updates — no watermark.
Product & engineering
Bug clips & READMEs
Drop a screen capture, fit it under GitHub’s limit, paste it into the issue.
Get GifDrop
Free to try. One-time upgrade for the full power.
Download free and convert short clips today. Pro unlocks long videos, batch, and full-resolution exports — pay once, yours forever.
Free
Download & try
$0
- Video & image sequences → GIF / WebP
- Fit-any-size auto-tuning
- 100% local · signed & notarized
- Up to 100 frames, or 10-second clips
- Longer videos & unlimited frames
- Batch conversion
Pro
One-time purchase
$19
- Pay once — license is yours forever
- Unlimited video length
- Unlimited frames per sequence
- Batch convert many files
- Full-resolution exports
- All in the same local, private app
FAQ
Common questions
What can GifDrop convert?
Videos (MP4, MOV, M4V, WebM) and image sequences (PNG, JPG, TIFF, TGA, BMP) into GIF or animated WebP. You can trim videos to the exact loop you want.
How does the “fit a size” feature work?
Pick a budget like 8 MB, 10 MB or 25 MB (or a custom number). GifDrop automatically adjusts resolution, frame rate and colours to land under it — no manual tweaking.
GIF or WebP — which should I use?
GIF works everywhere. WebP is far smaller at the same quality and is great for the web and modern apps — choose it when you want the smallest possible file.
Does GifDrop work offline?
Yes. Everything converts locally on your Mac — nothing is uploaded, so it works without internet and keeps your footage private.
What Macs are supported?
Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 13.0 or later.
Is it safe to install?
Yes. The download is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so it opens without security warnings.
What does Pro unlock?
Unlimited video length, unlimited frames per sequence, batch conversion, and full-resolution exports. It’s a one-time purchase — your license is yours forever.
How do I activate Pro?
After checkout you get a license key (shown on the confirmation page and emailed). Open GifDrop → Settings → paste the key → Activate.
Guides
Popular how-tos
Quick, practical walkthroughs for the most common conversions.
Convert video to GIF
MP4 or MOV → GIF on your Mac, no watermark.
Reduce GIF file size
Make a GIF smaller to fit 8 MB, 10 MB or 25 MB.
Convert video to WebP
Animated WebP — far smaller than GIF.
See also: GifDrop vs Gifski · Best video-to-GIF apps for Mac