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title: "What resolution should an animated GIF have?"
description: "What file size is optimal here?"
url: https://knowledgebase.ovosplay.com/en/articles/5089950-what-resolution-should-an-animated-gif-have
updated: 2026-01-09
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# What resolution should an animated GIF have?

What file size is optimal here?

The following also applies to animated GIFs: Remember that the content should be **optimised for mobile devices**. Pay attention to a small file size and compressions if necessary.

**We recommend for animated GIFs**

-   a minimum resolution of **800x600 pixels**
    
-   a maximum file size of **5 MB**
    

**Tips for reducing the file size:**

-   Use only necessary frames
    
-   Reduce the resolution
    
-   Save GIFs with less detail (if necessary, use the Websnap setting)
    
-   Use tools to compress finished GIFs more strongly
    

**Example:**

This GIF with 20 frames and a resolution of 673 x 673 pixels has a file size of 4.7 MB and thus complies with the recommendations.

![Person shows a double thumbs up.](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/67977354a195132198129e35/20250218151512_2041.gif)