How to make a GIF for free
This GIF maker is free from the first tap to the final file. There's no paywall halfway through and no logo stamped on the result.
- Open the editorGo to the GIF maker on your phone or computer. There's nothing to install and no sign-up screen.
- Add a video or photosTap Choose files, drag files in, or paste them. A single video works, and so do 2 to 100 photos.
- Edit itTrim, crop, add a caption, change the speed or make it a boomerang. Free exports go up to 480 px wide.
- Export and downloadTap Export GIF, then Download GIF. The file is yours, clean, with nothing added to the corner.
What's free, exactly
Free isn't a time-limited trial. Every free GIF gets the same limits, and Pro raises them:
| Free | Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0, no account | $4.99/month, $29/year or $49 once |
| Width | Up to 480 px | Up to 1080 px |
| Length | Up to 20 seconds | Up to 60 seconds |
| Frame rate | Up to 20 fps | Up to 30 fps |
| Formats | GIF, MP4 | GIF, HD MP4, WebP, APNG |
| Watermark | None | None |
| Ads | Yes, never in the editor | None |
| Where it runs | On your device | On your device |
Those free limits cover most everyday GIFs. A 480 px reaction looks sharp in chat apps, and 20 seconds is far longer than most loops need. Every editing tool is included: captions, crop, speed, reverse, boomerang, transparency and the background remover. So are all the templates. As a free animated GIF maker, nothing you'd use for a meme or a group chat sits behind Pro.
Why there's no watermark
Plenty of free tools add a logo to your export so you'll pay to remove it. DropGIF doesn't, on free or Pro. A GIF is meant to be posted as yours, and a watermark gets in the way. When you upgrade, you get bigger sizes and more formats, not a clean copy of the same file.
Looking for the best GIF maker with no watermark? Check the downloaded file, not the landing page. Some tools only show the logo after you've done the work. Here, the preview is exactly what you download.
How ads keep it free
Because your own device does the converting, there are no video servers to pay for each GIF. Ads on the pages around the tool cover the rest. They never appear inside the editor, so they won't sit over your preview or interrupt an export.
If you'd rather skip the ads, Pro removes them and adds 1080 px exports, 60-second clips at 30 fps, WebP, APNG and HD MP4 export, an HD palette, and batch tools for up to 10 files. The $49 lifetime option is limited to 500 seats. Comparing tools first? See how DropGIF differs from Canva's GIF maker.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free GIF maker with no watermark?
Yes. DropGIF adds no watermark to any GIF, free or Pro, and doesn't ask you to sign up. Free GIFs can be up to 480 px wide and 20 seconds long.
What is the best GIF maker with no watermark?
Pick one that keeps free exports clean, doesn't require an account, and processes files on your device. DropGIF does all three, and you can check by downloading a GIF and looking at it.
Do I need an account to make a GIF?
No. You can make and download GIFs without an account or an email address.
What does DropGIF Pro add?
No ads, exports up to 1080 px, clips up to 60 seconds at 30 fps, WebP, APNG and HD MP4 export, an HD palette, and batch export sized for each platform. It costs $4.99 a month, $29 a year or $49 once.
Are my files private on the free plan?
Yes. Free and Pro both process everything in your browser, so your videos and photos are never uploaded.