Question 1

Does cropping preserve GIF animation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All frames are cropped together, preserving timing and playback.

Question 2

Does cropping reduce GIF file size?

Accepted Answer

Yes, significantly. Removing pixels reduces the data for each frame, which compounds across all animation frames.

Question 3

Can I compress while cropping?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Under "Image Compression," choose any method. "Target file size (%)" is useful for hitting platform size limits.

Question 4

Can I also resize while cropping?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Under "Image resolution," set by percentage or keep original. Combine crop + resize for maximum size reduction.

Question 5

Can I crop to a circle?

Accepted Answer

The crop tool uses rectangular selection. For circular crops, crop to a square first, then use a separate tool for circular masking.

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