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Best GIF Settings for Discord, Slack, and Social Media

2024-01-12 · 4 min read

Platform-Specific GIF Requirements

Each platform handles GIFs differently. Here are the optimal settings for each:

Discord
  • Max file size: 8MB (free), 50MB (Nitro)
  • Recommended width: 400-480px
  • FPS: 15-20
  • Auto-play: Yes, in chat

    Discord compresses GIFs over certain sizes, so aim for under 8MB for the best experience.

    Slack

  • Max file size: 50MB (but keep under 5MB for fast loading)
  • Recommended width: 400px
  • FPS: 12-15
  • Auto-play: Yes, inline

    Slack renders GIFs inline, so smaller is better for chat flow.

    Twitter/X

  • Max file size: 15MB
  • Max dimensions: 1280x1080
  • Max frames: 350
  • FPS: 15-20

    Twitter converts GIFs to video (MP4) internally, so high-quality uploads actually look great.

    Facebook & Instagram

  • Facebook: Supports GIF sharing via GIPHY integration
  • Instagram: Doesn't support GIF uploads directly; use video instead
  • Recommended: Convert to short video for Instagram

    iMessage

  • Max practical size: 3-5MB for smooth sending
  • Recommended width: 320-400px
  • FPS: 12-15

    General Best Practices

    1. Keep it short: 3-6 seconds is the sweet spot

    • 2. Optimize aggressively: Most platforms will compress anyway 3. Test before sharing: Preview at actual display size 4. Consider WebP: For web use, WebP offers better compression