What to Do When a GIF Fails or Colors Look Rough
Key points
- Check the number and size of images
- Know that rough colors are normal
- Consider another format
If Make an Animated GIF is not working, check the following.
Steps
- Reduce the images and width, then retry
- Photos look rough because of the 256-color limit
- Consider video if you need smooth, clear motion
Convert HEIC images to JPG first.
Use "Make an Animated GIF from Images" (free)
Tools that go well with this
- Resize Images by Pixel Size: Resize images by width, height or percentage.
- Compress & Resize Images: Make image files smaller, and resize them if you like.
- Join Several Images into One: Stack or join several images into one image.