What is gif.js?
A JavaScript library that enables creation of animated GIF files directly in web browsers using web workers for efficient background processing
gif.js pricing
We don't have gif.js's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
Free, open source (MIT)
What gif.js does
The capabilities that matter for gif tools, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Architecture model
- Browser web utility
- Screen recording direct to gif capture
- -
- Lossy compression and frame rate reduction algorithms
- ✓
- Webp and mp4 modern format export support
- -
- Standardized meme text macro library and templates
- -
- Video to gif conversion trimming and cropping
- ✓
- AI background removal for transparent stickers
- -
- Custom watermark stamping for brand protection
- -
- Slack discord and imessage native integration
- -
- Frame by frame canvas drawing and pixel editing
- ✓
- SOC2 type ii
- -
- Gpl or permissive oss license
- ✓
- Pricing model
- -
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- Web
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
gif.js FAQ
Common questions about gif.js, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is gif.js?
A JavaScript library that enables creation of animated GIF files directly in web browsers using web workers for efficient background processing It is indexed under Gif Tools.
Is gif.js free to use?
gif.js is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
What platforms does gif.js support?
We have confirmed browser-based access to gif.js. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.
Is gif.js open source?
Yes. gif.js is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
gif.js alternatives
Other gif tools we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- KapwingBrowser-based multimedia creation platform for teams to produce videos, images, and audio contentlow · 30%
- gifskilow · 23%
- GifoxA macOS desktop application for recording screen activity and converting it into animated GIFs with editing and sharing capabilitieslow · 9%
- Make A GIFCreate and share animated GIFs from videos, images, YouTube links, and webcam footagelow · 40%
- ScreenToGifDesktop screen recording software with simultaneous multi-source audio capture and built-in editing toolslow · 29%
- Peeklow · 29%
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for gif.js, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | 67 | 0.07 | 4.7 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 36 | 0.06 | 2.3 | ✓ |
| Stars | 70 | 0.03 | 1.8 | ✓ |
| Security score | 25 | 0.04 | 1.1 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
| Development activity | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 0 | mediumsource · 2026-09-08 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 4 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 69% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Architecture model: browser_web_utility · Gpl or permissive oss license: Yes · Video to gif conversion trimming and cropping: Yes · Frame by frame canvas drawing and pixel editing: Yes · Lossy compression and frame rate reduction algorithms: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-09-01 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | JavaScript | highsource · 2026-09-08 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-09-08 · 95% |
Pricing
Security
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