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Gifcurry

lettier.github.io

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Spec score 7.9 #11 of 33 in GIF Maker Software

What it is

Gifcurry is a free, open-source video editor for creating and editing GIFs on Linux and macOS. It accepts GIFs or videos and saves results as GIFs or videos. Both graphical and command-line interfaces are available. Editing controls cover cropping, trimming, seeking, duration and size changes, frame-rate settings, color-count adjustment, dithering, and subtitle import. Text overlays can be configured by font, size, color, position, outline, rotation, and timing. Linux installation options include an AppImage, prebuilt binaries, pacman, and snap; Mac installation instructions are provided in the project readme. Running it requires GTK+, GStreamer, FFmpeg, and ImageMagick. The maker says Windows will most likely work but has not tested it. The project began in 2016 and uses the BSD-3-Clause license. Suggested uses include GIFs for pull requests, README files, presentation slides, email replies, indie-game promotion, and custom Slack animated emoji.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Gifcurry is an open-source video editor for making and editing GIFs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lettier.github.io
Integrations
The maker gives creating a custom animated emoji for Slack as an example use for Gifcurry.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The maker directs users with bugs, feature requests, or installation problems to the project's issues page.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lettier.github.io
License
The GitHub repository identifies the project license as BSD-3-Clause.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Founded
2016Read 28 Sep 2026 · lettier.github.io
Maker
The site credits David Lettier and displays a 2018 copyright notice.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lettier.github.io
Dependencies
The maker lists GTK+, GStreamer, FFmpeg, and ImageMagick as prerequisites for running Gifcurry.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lettier.github.io
Editing features
It supports cropping, trimming, seeking, adding text, changing duration and size, setting FPS, adjusting color count, dithering, and importing subtitles.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lettier.github.io
Inputs and outputs
It edits GIFs or videos and can save creations as either GIFs or videos.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lettier.github.io
Interfaces
Gifcurry provides both a graphical interface and a command line interface.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lettier.github.io
Linux downloads
Linux users can get an AppImage or prebuilt binaries, or install via pacman or snap.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lettier.github.io
Mac installation
Mac users can follow the installation instructions on the project's readme page.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lettier.github.io
Platform support
The maker says Gifcurry works on Linux and Mac and most likely Windows, but says Windows has not been tested.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lettier.github.io
Text overlays
Text overlays can be customized with font, size, color, position, outline, rotation, and timing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Use cases
The maker lists creating GIFs for pull requests, README files, presentation slides, email replies, and indie game promotion among possible uses.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Gifcurry Free Open-source video editor; requires GTK+, GStreamer, FFmpeg, and ImageMagick Read 11 Oct 2026 · lettier.github.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source
  • Graphical and command-line interfaces
  • Imports videos and exports GIFs or videos
  • Detailed text overlay controls
  • Supports subtitle import

Limits

  • Windows has not been tested
  • Requires four listed dependencies
  • No screen recording
  • Mac installation uses project instructions

Who it suits

Gifcurry suits Linux or macOS users who want a free desktop editor for converting and refining GIFs or videos. It also serves command-line workflows.

Verdict

Gifcurry offers broad GIF editing controls, two interfaces, and flexible Linux installation at no cost. Choose it when your system meets its dependencies and you can work within Linux or macOS support.

Where Specifiction places it

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