Frequently asked questions
How the GIF collection and browser studio work.
Are the GIFs free to download?
Yes. You can download the collection for personal messages without an account.
Is my text uploaded?
No. The studio renders and encodes your text in your browser. Your draft is not saved after closing the page.
Will every app animate my GIF?
Not necessarily. Some apps show a still image, convert the file or require attachment as a GIF. Test in the destination app before relying on it.
Which file should I download: GIF, PNG or SVG?
Choose GIF for animation. PNG is a still image and a useful fallback when motion is unwanted or unsupported. SVG is a vector first frame offered on collection pages; some receiving apps do not accept it. The maker exports GIF and PNG.
How does the size comparison work?
The maker encodes the same message as GIFs at 480 and 240 pixels wide and a PNG at 480 pixels wide. Height follows the selected landscape or portrait shape. It measures the resulting bytes and compares them with the large GIF. Editing settings clears old results.
Why can the subtitle look too small?
Long or wide lines shrink to fit the artwork. The 240-pixel export also halves all letter sizes. Try fewer words, remove the subtitle or choose the 480-pixel version. The maker flags small text after fitting, but you should still inspect your download.
Can I recover a greeting after closing the tab?
No. There is no account, cloud history or saved draft. Download the file before leaving. A reload or closed tab loses the current text and exported links.
Can I upload a photo or compress another GIF?
No. This maker draws text and built-in geometric patterns. It does not upload files, edit videos or optimize existing animations.
Where can I troubleshoot a missing or unreadable export?
Start with the export troubleshooting guide in Guides. Check the preview, then the downloaded file, then the receiving app. Editing any setting removes old download links; generate a fresh file after your final change.
Can I inspect a GIF I already have?
Yes. Inspect a GIF reads a local file up to 20 MiB to report dimensions, bytes, image frames, stored delays and a recognized loop extension. Nothing is uploaded or automatically played. It reads metadata; it does not decode pixels, repair the file or certify its safety.