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Reverse a GIF, free

Play a GIF or video backward, or forward then backward as a seamless boomerang. Free, nothing uploaded.

Open in the editorPreset: Slack
Width
640px
Frame rate
15 fps
Target
≤ 9.2 MB
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How to · 3 steps

Step by step

  1. 1

    Open your GIF or video

    Drop it in and trim it to the part you want to loop.

  2. 2

    Choose Reverse

    In Canvas → Playback, choose Reverse or Boomerang.

  3. 3

    Export

    Export a GIF, or MP4 if the destination plays video.

Reverse or boomerang?

Reverse plays the clip backward each loop. Boomerang plays forward then backward, so the end flows into the start: the easiest seamless loop for a toggle, a hover or a panel sliding open.

Keep it short

Reversing holds frames in memory, so trim clips over about 15 seconds first. Boomerang doubles the length and roughly the file size. Typing and scrolling text read oddly backward.

Size limits

Where this GIF is going

Limits for the destinations on this page. See every platform.

GIF size limits for Slack, Discord, Email (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail)
PlatformMax GIF sizeLazygif preset
Slack
1 GB
640px · 15 fps · ≤ 9.2 MB
Discord
20 MB
640px · 15 fps · ≤ 18.4 MB
Email (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail)
No fixed limit
600px · 10 fps · ≤ 922 KB

FAQ

Questions, answered

How do I reverse a GIF?
Open it in Lazygif, choose Reverse under Canvas → Playback, and export.
How do I make a boomerang GIF?
Choose Boomerang under Canvas → Playback. It doubles the length, so keep the source short.
Can I pick the first frame after reversing?
Yes. Move the playhead to the frame you want and, under Picture shown first, choose Use the current frame.

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