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Spritesheet to GIF Converter

Turn a PNG or WebP sprite sheet into an animated GIF. Match the grid, choose the frame range, speed and loop, preview it, then download.

Free · No sign-upImages stay in your browserTransparent GIF output
GIF WORKSPACEPNG / WEBP → GIF
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Drop a sprite sheet here

A regular grid of equal-sized animation frames.
PNG or WebP · Up to 20 MB

2–256 frames · Regular grids, without auto-detection

EXAMPLE

See a sprite sheet turn into an animated GIF

Eight still poses become one animated pirate reaction. Compare the source with its exported GIF, then try the same sheet yourself.

This spritesheet to GIF example reads four poses across, then four below. Watch the final-to-first transition: a snap there may belong to a one-shot action rather than a seamless loop.

Try this sheet in the converter ↑
4 × 2 source sheetEight pirate hurt-reaction poses arranged in a four-column, two-row sprite sheet
8 FPS · transparent GIFAnimated pirate hurt reaction exported from the source sprite sheet
FEATURES

Your spritesheet to GIF, your way

LIGHT
DARK
Same export. Two backgrounds.

Keep the transparent edges

Preserve existing transparency at the original cell size. Solid backgrounds are not removed; check the same animation against light and dark surfaces.

Dimensions and edge quality

A 64 × 64 cell stays 64 × 64 after spritesheet to GIF conversion. The preview may display it larger. Inspect sword and cape edges on both surfaces; soft source edges can change during export.

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Frames 3–64-frame export
One selection, not the whole sheet.

Share just the action you need

Export a consecutive frame range at your chosen speed. Keep a reaction separate from the rest of the sheet, with one-shot or looping playback.

What the selection changes

Only highlighted cells appear in this export. Range selection does not redraw artwork or invent in-between frames. Choose an entire action for sharing, or a shorter segment to inspect one movement closely.

YOUR BROWSER
Image → GIF · on your device

Your artwork stays with you

Use the spritesheet to GIF converter without uploading your artwork. No account or installation is needed. Download your result before leaving the page.

Working with an unfinished sheet

Your chosen image is decoded and converted locally, so draft character designs do not go to a conversion server. The site still loads its interface and sample images from the web. This tool has no saved projects: keep the source file if you want to return to an animation later.

GIF uses a limited color palette and transparent-or-opaque pixels. Gradients and soft edges may look different from the source PNG.

USE CASES

Put your animation to work

FOR GAME DEVELOPERS

Check an action before engine import

Review an idle, run or attack sequence before engine import. A GIF is a visual reference, not an engine playback test.

What to check before engine import

Use a spritesheet to GIF preview to check whether feet slide, a weapon jumps or the character shifts between cells. Collision, movement and animation events still need testing in your game.

FOR ARTISTS AND SMALL TEAMS

Make animation feedback easier

Attach a GIF to a message or issue so a teammate can see the motion you mean. A moving reference is easier to discuss than a row of still frames.

Make your feedback request specific

Send one action at a time and name the moment that needs feedback, such as the pause before impact. Converting a spritesheet to GIF gives the reviewer something they can watch without opening your art project or configuring a game engine.

FOR PIXEL ARTISTS

Showcase animated pixel art

Give a character or effect an animated preview alongside its sprite sheet in a portfolio or asset listing that supports GIFs. The waving character alongside these examples pairs motion with the underlying frames.

What to include with the preview

Pair the motion preview with the source dimensions and a clear description of the included action. Keep a PNG sheet available for people who need the actual frames; the animated preview and the production asset serve different purposes.

CHARACTER STUDY01 / WAVE
A greeting you can see8 frames · 192 × 192 px · 8 FPS
The eight source poses for the gorilla greeting in a four-column grid
HOW IT WORKS

Spritesheet to GIF in three steps

  1. Choose your sheet

    Open a PNG or WebP with equal-sized frames in a regular grid.

  2. Preview the motion

    Match the grid, choose your frames and adjust playback until it looks right.

  3. Save your GIF

    Create the animation, review the exported result and download it.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does spritesheet to GIF conversion remove a solid background?

No. Existing transparent areas can stay transparent, but a solid white, colored or checkerboard background painted into the image remains part of the artwork. Remove that background in an image editor first and save a transparent PNG. The checkerboard shown behind the preview is only a display aid; it is not added to your exported file.

Does the GIF keep the transparent background?

Yes, transparent cells can produce a transparent GIF. GIF uses one-bit transparency, so pixels cannot remain partly transparent: each one becomes either transparent or opaque during export.

Why does a sprite look clipped or include part of another cell?

Check the preview cut lines against your source. Outer margin skips an equal border on all four sides; frame spacing skips gaps between cells. Any unused strip at the right or bottom is reported instead of stretched into a frame.

Can this converter read an irregular texture atlas?

No. It expects equal-sized frames in a regular grid. Mixed-size, rotated or tightly packed atlas sprites need coordinate metadata or manual crop rectangles in another editor.

Can I change the order of the GIF frames?

The converter reads left to right, then continues on the next row. You can select one consecutive range, but you cannot drag frames into a different order. Rearrange the source sheet first when you need a custom sequence.

What are the sprite sheet and GIF limits?

Use a PNG or WebP up to 20 MB, 8192 pixels per side and 16 million pixels total. A grid can contain up to 256 cells, and the exported range must contain at least two frames.

Can I turn the exported GIF back into a sprite sheet?

Yes. The reverse converter extracts displayed GIF frames into a PNG grid with timing and coordinate JSON. Open GIF to Sprite Sheet.

Why does the exported animation look slightly slower than expected?

GIF stores delays in hundredths of a second. During spritesheet to GIF conversion, the selected FPS is rounded to a delay that the format can represent: 8 FPS becomes 130 ms per frame instead of exactly 125 ms. Check the encoded result, not just the live preview, when timing matters. This tool applies one speed to the whole selected range; it does not support different durations for individual frames.

More tools for sprite sheets and animation

Convert a spritesheet to GIF when you want someone to watch an action. Keep the PNG sheet when you need to edit individual poses or import cells into an animation system. GIF export does not include grid coordinates or project data, and its reduced palette is not a replacement for your original artwork.

Need separate images instead? Use the Sprite Sheet Cutter. To reverse an animation, open GIF to Sprite Sheet. To create a new character action first, try the AI Sprite Sheet Generator.

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