Sprite Sheet to GIF — Preview & Export Animations
To turn a sprite sheet into a GIF, upload the sheet, enter its columns and rows, and set the frame rate. The animation plays instantly so you can check the loop; then export a looping animated GIF — with transparency and crisp nearest-neighbour scaling for pixel art.
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How to Use It
Upload a sprite sheet
Use a PNG with transparency for the best result.
Set grid and speed
Columns, rows and FPS; preview updates live. Scale up pixel art 2×–8×.
Export GIF
Download a looping animated GIF to share or embed.
Previewing and Sharing Sprite Animations
A sprite sheet is hard to judge as a still image — you need to see it move. This tool doubles as a sprite sheet animation previewer: set the grid and frame rate and the loop plays immediately, so you can check timing, spot a stray frame, or compare speeds before importing into your engine.
When it looks right, export an animated GIF for devlogs, social media, itch.io pages, Discord or documentation. Pixel art is scaled with nearest-neighbour sampling so it stays sharp at 2×, 4× or 8×, and transparent backgrounds are preserved (or swap in a solid colour).
Typical frame rates: 8–12 FPS for pixel art walk cycles, 12–15 FPS for runs, and 15–24 FPS for smooth HD animations. The same values work in your engine's animation player.
- Live animation preview with adjustable FPS
- Crisp pixel-art scaling (1×–8×)
- Transparent or solid-colour background
- Built-in GIF encoder — nothing uploaded
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a GIF from a sprite sheet?
Upload the sprite sheet, set the number of columns and rows so each cell is one frame, choose the FPS, and click Download GIF.
What FPS should a sprite animation use?
8–12 FPS suits most pixel art walk cycles; 12–15 FPS for runs and attacks; 15–24 FPS for smooth HD animation. Preview different speeds here before deciding.
Does the GIF keep transparency?
Yes. Transparent pixels stay transparent. GIF supports only fully on or off transparency, so soft semi-transparent edges become hard edges — or choose a solid background colour.
Why does my GIF look blurry?
Blurriness comes from smooth scaling. This tool uses nearest-neighbour scaling, so pick a whole-number scale like 2× or 4× and pixel art stays crisp.
Is this tool free?
Yes — free, no signup, no watermark, and it runs entirely in your browser.
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