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Profile Picture GIF Maker

Make a looping animated avatar from one or two images. Choose from seven animations and three sizes. Your images stay on your device.

1. Add your images

Use one image for a looping effect, or two to switch between them.

Your images are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our servers.

2. Choose the animation

Animation

Speed
Size

Shows behind transparent logos and during transitions.

Live preview (example, add an image to see yours)

Add an image to get started.

How to make an animated profile picture

  1. Add one or two images. Two images gives you a transition, such as your face flipping to your logo. One image gives you a looping effect.
  2. Crop each one. Drag and zoom inside the frame. The dashed circle shows what sites with round avatars will display.
  3. Choose an animation, speed and size. The preview shows it at large and small avatar sizes, in round and square frames.
  4. Create the GIF, check the file size, and download it.

Choosing an animation

AnimationWith two imagesWith one image
FadeCross-fades from one to the otherFades out and back
SlideThe second image pushes the first outScrolls round like a carousel
FlipTurns over like a cardSpins like a coin
ZoomZooms through to the next imageZooms in and back out
RotateSpins round, changing halfwayOne full turn
PulseA heartbeat that swaps imagesA gentle double beat
ShineA light sweep as the images swapA light sweep across the image

Tips for animated avatars

  • Make the first frame count. Many places show only a still of the first frame, so it should work as a normal profile picture.
  • Keep movement gentle. Avatars sit next to text people are trying to read. Slow and subtle comes across better than a fast spin.
  • Small is fine. Avatars are rarely shown larger than 128 pixels, so 256 px is plenty and keeps the file light.

Making one for your Google account? The animated Gmail profile picture maker previews it the way Gmail shows it.

Your images stay private

Everything runs in your browser. The GIF is encoded on your own device, so there's no upload, no queue, and no copy of your photo on anyone's server.

Frequently asked questions

Which sites accept an animated GIF profile picture?

It varies and changes over time. Google Accounts accept GIFs, and so do some forums, chat tools and community sites. Discord only animates avatars for Nitro subscribers. LinkedIn doesn't accept GIFs at all, and several others turn them into a still. Check the site's help pages before you spend time on it. The GIF's first frame is what you'll see where it doesn't animate.

How big will the GIF be?

Usually 100 KB to 800 KB. Photos with lots of detail make bigger files than logos and flat colours, and 512 px files are roughly three to four times the size of 256 px ones. The file size is shown before you download.

Why do the colours look slightly different in the GIF?

The GIF format can only hold 256 colours per frame, so smooth gradients in photos can show slight banding. Simple images and logos are unaffected. For photos, the 256 px size keeps banding hard to notice.

Can I use only one image?

Yes. With one image, each animation becomes a looping effect: a coin-style flip, a carousel slide, a spin, a pulse or a light sweep.

Are my images uploaded?

No. The frames are drawn and the GIF is encoded in your browser. Your images never reach our servers.

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