Brush Ninja
by Brush NinjaIt suits people seeking accessible 2D animation tools, including those who want to start without creating an account.
Free plan From $48 a year AndroidiPhone & iPadWebWindowsMacLinux
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Best GIF Maker Software 2026
Facts read 28 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026
Making a GIF can start with a video, a screen recording, or a need to create an animation for a particular output. Compare video import and screen recording to match the software to your source, then check maximum file size and maximum GIF duration against what you plan to export. Transparent GIF export and watermark-free export can matter for how you intend to use the result. Supported platforms, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing add practical comparison points. FlexClip, Brush Ninja, and ImgPlay are among the entries to consider; weigh their listed details against your workflow and export requirements.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 Brush Ninja | It suits people seeking accessible 2D animation tools, including those who want to start without creating an account. | 6.3 | $48 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 FlexClip | FlexClip may suit people making and editing videos in an online workflow, including those who want AI editing tools. | 5.8 | $143.88 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 03 Gifox | Gifox suits Mac users who need to capture screen activity or convert video and image sequences into GIFs. | 5.2 | $14.99 one-time | Free plan | Mac | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 04 GIPHY Create | GIPHY Create suits people who want to make and decorate GIFs from images, video, or supported media URLs. | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 05 MakeAGIF | MakeAGIF suits people who want to create GIFs from pictures or imported video and adjust elements such as speed, captions, and transparency. | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Browser extension, API | 20 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Piskel | Piskel suits people making pixel-art characters, tiles, and animations in a browser. | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 07 ImgPlay | 4.9 | $29.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 Momento | 4.9 | $39.99 a year | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Mac | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 GifLoop | GifLoop suits iPhone and iPad users who want to make GIFs from images or video and adjust their loops and exports. | 4.8 | $1.99 one-time | Free plan | iPhone & iPad | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Gifsicle | Gifsicle suits people comfortable using command-line tools to manipulate GIFs, animations, and batches of files. | 4.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 11 Oct 2026 |
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FlexClip
FlexClip may suit people making and editing videos in an online workflow, including those who want AI editing tools.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.8 Visit
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Gifox
Gifox suits Mac users who need to capture screen activity or convert video and image sequences into GIFs.
Mac Record5.2 Visit
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GIPHY Create
GIPHY Create suits people who want to make and decorate GIFs from images, video, or supported media URLs.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record5.0 Visit
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MakeAGIF
MakeAGIF suits people who want to create GIFs from pictures or imported video and adjust elements such as speed, captions, and transparency.
WebBrowser extensionAPI Record5.0 Visit
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Piskel
WebWindowsMac+1 Free plan Record5.0 Visit Piskel suits people making pixel-art characters, tiles, and animations in a browser.
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GifLoop
iPhone & iPad $1.99 one-time Record4.8 Visit GifLoop suits iPhone and iPad users who want to make GIFs from images or video and adjust their loops and exports.
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Gifsicle
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.8 Visit Gifsicle suits people comfortable using command-line tools to manipulate GIFs, animations, and batches of files.
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Gifski
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.8 Visit Gifski suits people converting video into GIFs on desktop systems, including developers using its command-line tools or library.
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Spritelove
iPhone & iPad $9.99 one-time Record4.8 Visit Spritelove suits iPad and iPhone users making pixel art or sprite animations.
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Wigglegram Creator
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.8 Visit It suits people who want to create looping animations from image sequences using a graphical interface.
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Gifcurry
MacLinux Free plan Record4.7 Visit Gifcurry suits people who want a no-cost desktop editor for turning existing GIFs or videos into shareable animations.
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LICEcap
WindowsMac Free plan Record4.6 Visit It suits users who need lightweight desktop clips or animated GIFs on Windows or macOS.
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GGIFF
Web Free plan Record4.5 Visit GGIFF suits people who want browser-based GIF editing without a paid plan.
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GIF Studio
Android Free plan Record4.5 Visit GIF Studio suits Android users who want to create or edit GIFs from photos, short videos, or camera recordings.
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SSuite Gif Animator
WebWindows Free plan Record4.5 Visit It may suit Windows users who want to assemble image sequences into animations and adjust timing or size.
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