In this article I will discuss how to create a transparent GIF image with the help of 4 free online transparent GIF maker sites. You just need to make sure that the input image is in PNG format and without any background. Then, these sites will be of great help to create transparent animated GIFs that you can use wherever you want.
Creating a transparent GIF using the websites I’ll mention below is also simple. Most of these sites also show a transparent GIF preview in the interface. So, you can check the output first before saving it.
Some other features like optimizing animated GIFs, resizing GIFs, resetting input images, setting custom height and width for output GIFs, setting delay time for each image separately, etc.
How to Make a Transparent Animated GIF Online for Free
Curious?, OK, here are 4 sites that will help you to make transparent animated GIFs online and of course for free..tis.
1. Ezgif.com
Ezgif.com is one of my favorite websites for creating transparent GIFs. The good thing is that even though the input image is different size, you can resize it first so that you will get a transparent GIF that is the same size. Or else, you can proceed without resizing the input image. For each image, you can also add separate delay time, switch frame range, enable loop count or leave it blank for endless loop, frame crossfade, etc.
It also lets you preview the output GIF so that you know the transparent GIF you are about to download is what you want. If it is ok, you can save the transparent GIF to PC.
This website also brings other features. You can convert video to GIF, optimize animated GIF, split GIF, add text to GIF, create animated PNG, and much more.
How to make a Transparent Animated GIF on Ezgif.com:
- Press the “Select file” button and select the image you want to use as a frame. You can press and hold the ctrl key to select multiple files.
- Click the “Upload and make a GIF” button
- When the image is uploaded, you can adjust the animation speed and frame order before creating the GIF.
- After that click the “Make a GIF” button to create a GIF, and click “Download” to download the GIF on your PC.
2. GIFMaker.me
GIFMaker.me is also a great transparent GIF maker. You can add an input image and then use the Create Animated GIF button to generate a transparent GIF. A small preview of the animated GIF is also visible. If the output doesn’t look good with the default options, then you can also adjust some settings. You can set animation speed, number of loops (or number of repetitions), GIF start time (in seconds), etc.
When the transparent animated GIF meets your expectations, you can download the GIF to PC. The option to view GIFs online is also available. This site saves the output for 6 hours and then deletes it automatically.
GIFMaker.me lets you create animated gifs, slideshows and video animations with music online for free and easily, no registration required.
How to make a Transparent Animated GIF on GIFMaker.me:
- Press the “Select Images” button and select the image you want.
- You can press and hold the ctrl key to select multiple files.
- When the image is uploaded, you can adjust the settings like animation speed, frame size and order before creating the GIF.
- Click the “Create GIF Animation” button on the bottom right to create an animated GIF, after that click the “Download the GIF” button just below it to download the GIF to your PC.
3. GIFMaker.org
GIFMaker.org is another interesting website where the process for creating a transparent GIF is quite simple. This website works similarly to GIFMaker.me. It also lets you add images and shows a small preview for transparent GIFs. One of its distinct features is that you can play, pause, stop GIF preview, and move to next and previous GIF frames.
Apart from this feature, it also lets you set the size for the output GIF. You can resize GIF using available slider or add height n width values (in pixels) manually. Delay time for all transparent GIF frames can also be set by you.
Apart from that, you can also duplicate frames and delete frames to generate output. So, pretty good features are present in it. When the GIF is ready, you can view it or download the transparent GIF to PC.
How to make a Transparent Animated GIF on GIFMaker.org:
- Press the “Select Images” button and select the image you want. You can also upload Photoshop (PSD) files.
- When the image is uploaded, you can adjust settings like Resize your GIF, change frame rate and order.
- Click the “Create Animation” button below to create an animated GIF, after that click the “Download GIF” button just below it to download the GIF to your PC.
4. GIF Make
GIF Make is also a strong contender for the other transparent GIF makers included in this list. Once images are added, you can rearrange, delete images (if the added image is wrong), set delay time for each image separately, draw on any image with any color, duplicate images, etc.
The feature for drawing on an image is unique and also very useful. After using all the options, you can preview the output GIF. The size of the GIF may not be what you expect as it sets the default size automatically. But, you have the option to set a custom size for the animated GIF. When the output preview looks good, download it to your PC.
How to make a Transparent Animated GIF in GIF Make:
- Press “Upload” button, Upload at least 2 images.
- When the image is uploaded, you can adjust settings like Resize your GIF, change frame rate and order.
- Press the Refresh logo (circular arrow) to preview the GIF.
- After that hit the “download” button just below the preview to download the GIF to your PC.
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That’s how to make a transparent animated GIF with the help of 4 free online animated GIF maker sites. Among all these sites, ” Ezgif.com ” is my favorite website. This is because the full suite of animated GIFs and transparent GIF creation options is also very good. You can try all these sites and then choose the easiest one for you.
