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Best GIF Settings for Social Media

2 min readJanuary 10, 2025
Best GIF Settings for Social Media

Each platform handles GIFs differently. Use these settings for best results.

Platform Quick Reference

PlatformResolutionFPSMax SizeDuration
Twitter/X360p1515 MB6 sec
Discord360p128 MB*10 sec
Reddit480p1520 MB15 sec
Slack240p1016 MB5 sec
Facebook480p156 sec

*Discord Nitro: 50 MB

General Guidelines

Resolution: 360p balances quality and file size for most platforms.

Frame rate:

  • 10 FPS: Small files, slightly choppy
  • 15 FPS: Smooth, good file size (recommended)
  • 20 FPS: Very smooth, large files

Duration: Shorter is better. 2-5 seconds works for most use cases.

Common Mistakes

  • GIF too long (every second adds file size)
  • Resolution too high (480p max is enough)
  • Poor loop timing (ensure smooth start/end transition)

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