Pause & Play GIFs

Pause & Play GIFs frame-by-frame, scrub through timelines, and export frames. 100% client-side and secure.

How to Use This Tool

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Select a GIF

Drag and drop your file into the box below, or click to browse your computer.

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Control Playback

Use the Play/Pause button to toggle animation. Use the Arrow Buttons to step backward or forward one frame at a time.

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Adjust Speed

Use the speed dropdown (e.g., 0.5x, 2x) to analyze fast or slow animations.

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Export Frames

Found the perfect moment? Click "Export Frame" to download the current view as a high-quality PNG image.

Privacy Note: All processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server.

100% Private GIF Processing

Unlike other GIF tools that upload your files to remote servers, our player processes everything directly in your browser. Your GIFs never leave your device — guaranteed.

No Server Uploads Files Stay on Device Private by Default

Why Choose Our GIF Player

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Pause & Play

Stop any GIF animation instantly. Perfect for analyzing fast-moving content or finding specific moments.

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Frame-by-Frame

Step through individual frames with precision. Navigate forward or backward one frame at a time.

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Speed Control

Slow down to 0.25x for detailed analysis or speed up to 3x to quickly scan through content.

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Export Frames

Download any frame as a high-quality PNG image. Perfect for creating thumbnails or stills.

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Private by Default

All processing happens locally on your device. Your files are never uploaded.

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Free, No Account

No sign-ups, no subscriptions, no hidden fees. Just open and control your GIFs.

🎬 What is a GIF?

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is an image format that supports animation. Unlike videos, GIFs loop automatically and don't require a video player, making them perfect for memes, reactions, and quick demonstrations.

GIF limitations include:

  • Maximum of 256 colors per frame
  • No native audio support
  • Larger file sizes than modern video formats
  • No built-in playback controls

🔍 Why Use a GIF Player?

Analyze Content — GIFs often move too fast to catch details. Pausing and stepping frame-by-frame reveals hidden content, text, or moments you'd otherwise miss.

Extract Stills — Need a specific frame as an image? Export any moment as a PNG without quality loss from re-encoding.

Tip: Use the timeline scrubber to quickly jump to any point in the animation, then use frame stepping for precision.

GIF Player FAQ

Simply drag and drop your GIF onto the upload area above, or click to select a file. Once loaded, click the pause button or press spacebar to stop the animation. You can then step through frames individually or scrub through the timeline to find specific moments.

Yes, completely free with no limitations. There are no file size limits, no watermarks on exported frames, and no account signup required. Use the tool as much as you need for both personal and commercial purposes.

Yes! Navigate to any frame using the playback controls or timeline scrubber, then click "Export Frame" to download that frame as a high-quality PNG image. The export preserves the original resolution without any compression artifacts.

The speed control offers 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x (normal), 1.5x, 2x, and 3x playback speeds. Slower speeds are great for analyzing fast-moving GIFs, while faster speeds help you quickly scan through longer animations.

Absolutely not. All processing happens entirely in your web browser using JavaScript. Nothing is ever uploaded to any server. We have no ability to see, access, or store your files. This makes our tool safe for any content.

Unlike videos, GIFs don't have native playback controls. Browsers automatically play and loop them with no pause button, speed control, or timeline. This tool decodes the GIF and renders it to a canvas, giving you full control over every aspect of playback.