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Ways to Optimize an Animated GIF File

Envato Tuts+ via YouTube

Overview

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Explore ten effective techniques for optimizing animated GIF files in this 21-minute tutorial video. Learn how to trim animations, reduce image size, save for web, decrease frame count, and manage color palettes. Discover the best color reduction algorithms, understand dithering, and explore options like Web Snap, Lossy Transparency, and Interlaced GIFs. Compare original and optimized versions, preview results, save presets, and optimize to specific file sizes. Master the art of creating efficient, web-friendly GIF animations while maintaining image quality.

Syllabus

Trimming Animation
Reducing Image Size
Save for Web
Reduce the Amount of Frames
Number of Colors
Which Color Reduction Algorithm to choose?
Dithering
Web Snap, Lossy Transparency and Interlaced
Compare Original and Optimized versions
Preview, Save preset and Optimize to File Size

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Envato Tuts+

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