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Gifcurry
What it is
Gifcurry is a free, open-source video editor for creating and editing GIFs on Linux and macOS. It can import GIFs or videos and save finished work as either GIFs or videos. Editing controls include cropping, trimming, seeking, duration and size changes, frame-rate settings, color-count adjustments, dithering, and subtitle import. Text overlays can be configured by font, size, color, position, outline, rotation, and timing. Gifcurry offers both a graphical interface and a command line interface. Linux installation options include an AppImage, prebuilt binaries, pacman, and snap; Mac instructions are provided in the project readme. Running it requires GTK+, GStreamer, FFmpeg, and ImageMagick. The maker lists uses such as pull-request GIFs, README illustrations, presentation slides, email replies, and indie game promotion. Windows may work, but the maker says it has not been tested.
For and against
For
- Free and open-source
- Imports GIFs and videos
- Exports GIFs or videos
- Graphical and command line interfaces
- Detailed text overlay controls
Against
- Windows support is untested
- Requires several external dependencies
- No screen recording
The verdict
Gifcurry provides focused GIF and video editing with both graphical and command-line workflows. Its platform limits and required dependencies matter when choosing an installation.
Who it suits
Gifcurry suits people who want a no-cost desktop editor for turning existing GIFs or videos into shareable animations. It is aimed at Linux and Mac users comfortable installing listed prerequisites.
Plans and prices
Gifcurry
Open-source video editor; requires GTK+, GStreamer, FFmpeg, and ImageMagick
Read 11 Oct 2026 · lettier.github.io
On the record
- Dependencies
- The maker lists GTK+, GStreamer, FFmpeg, and ImageMagick as prerequisites for running Gifcurry.lettier.github.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Editing features
- It supports cropping, trimming, seeking, adding text, changing duration and size, setting FPS, adjusting color count, dithering, and importing subtitles.lettier.github.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Inputs and outputs
- It edits GIFs or videos and can save creations as either GIFs or videos.lettier.github.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker gives creating a custom animated emoji for Slack as an example use for Gifcurry.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Interfaces
- Gifcurry provides both a graphical interface and a command line interface.lettier.github.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- License
- The GitHub repository identifies the project license as BSD-3-Clause.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Linux downloads
- Linux users can get an AppImage or prebuilt binaries, or install via pacman or snap.lettier.github.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Mac installation
- Mac users can follow the installation instructions on the project's readme page.lettier.github.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The site credits David Lettier and displays a 2018 copyright notice.lettier.github.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Platform support
- The maker says Gifcurry works on Linux and Mac and most likely Windows, but says Windows has not been tested.lettier.github.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Gifcurry is an open-source video editor for making and editing GIFs.lettier.github.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users with bugs, feature requests, or installation problems to the project's issues page.lettier.github.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Text overlays
- Text overlays can be customized with font, size, color, position, outline, rotation, and timing.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- The maker lists creating GIFs for pull requests, README files, presentation slides, email replies, and indie game promotion among possible uses.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
