Design, Video & Audio

Best GIF Maker Software in 2026

Making a GIF may start with imported video, a screen recording, or an animation. Compare Brush Ninja, Ezgif, and ImgPlay with the other entries on video import and screen recording, then check maximum file size and maximum GIF duration for export limits.

01 Brush Ninja
Brush Ninja suits people who want to make 2D animations across desktop and mobile platforms, including users who prefer not to create an account.

From $4/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
9.4 Visit Specs
02 FlexClip
FlexClip suits people who want to edit video online with AI-assisted creation options, or publish short clips to YouTube and LinkedIn.

From $11.99/mo Free plan Web · Windows · iOS · Android
9.2 Visit Specs
03 Gifsicle
Gifsicle suits people comfortable using command-line tools who need to create, inspect, or alter GIFs and animations.

Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
8.5 Visit Specs
04 MakeAGIF
MakeAGIF suits people who want to create GIFs from imported video through a browser, Chrome extension, or API.

Free plan Web · API · Browser extension
8.2 Visit Specs
05 Easy GIF Animator
Free trial Windows
8.1 Visit Specs
06 GGIFF
GGIFF suits people who need browser-based GIF creation, conversion, editing, overlays, effects, or platform-specific emote exports.

Free plan Web
8.1 Visit Specs
07 Gifox
Gifox suits Mac users who want to capture screen activity or turn existing video into GIFs.

From $14.99/mo Free plan macOS
8.1 Visit Specs
08 GIPHY Create
It suits people who want to make short GIFs from image or video files, or from supported media URLs.

Free plan Web · iOS · Android
8.0 Visit Specs
09 Animaker GIF Maker
Free plan Web
7.9 Visit Specs
10 Apowersoft GIF
From $2.42/mo Windows
7.9 Visit Specs
11 Gifcurry
Gifcurry suits Linux or macOS users who want a free desktop editor for converting and refining GIFs or videos.

Free plan macOS · Linux
7.9 Visit Specs
12 GifLoop
GifLoop suits iPhone and iPad users who want to make GIFs from images or video and control timing, loops, and export settings.

Free plan iOS
7.9 Visit Specs
13 Ezgif
Free plan Web
7.8 Visit Specs
14 Figma GIF Maker
Free plan Web
7.8 Visit Specs
15 Gickr
Free plan Web
7.8 Visit Specs
16 Gifski
Gifski suits people converting video into GIFs who want control over dimensions and compression.

Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
7.8 Visit Specs
17 LICEcap
LICEcap suits people who need lightweight animated desktop captures on Windows or macOS.

Free plan Windows · macOS
7.8 Visit Specs
18 Wigglegram Creator
Wigglegram Creator suits people who want to turn image sequences into animated GIFs or looping videos through a graphical interface.

Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
7.8 Visit Specs
19 ImgPlay
It suits iPhone, iPad, and Android users making GIFs from videos or photos.

From $2.50/mo Free plan iOS · Android
7.7 Visit Specs
20 Momento
Momento suits people who want to turn photos or video into short shareable edits on iOS or macOS.

From $3.33/mo Free plan macOS · iOS
7.7 Visit Specs
21 Piskel
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
7.7 Visit Specs
22 Honeycam
Free trial Windows
7.6 Visit Specs
23 GiftedMotion
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
7.5 Visit Specs
24 Giffer
iOS
7.4 Visit Specs
25 GIF Studio
Free plan Android
7.4 Visit Specs

How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Transparent GIF export and watermark-free export can also shape which tool suits your intended result. The comparison includes supported platforms, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing, giving you practical details to weigh alongside how you prefer to create and export GIFs.

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