Loading spinnerPopular
27.4 KBsample-animated-spinner.gif
Small looping spinner, 24 frames. Perfect for loading-state and animation tests.
- 160 × 160 px
- 24 frames
- Loops forever
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Sample GIF Files
Animated and static GIFs for testing playback, transparency and upload handling. The animated files show a frame counter, so dropped frames are easy to spot.
.gifimage/gif6 filesFree · No sign-upUnlimited downloads
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by Technology Channel · Free to use for testing and development, including commercial projects.
Animated 480p
1.2 MBsample-animated-480p.gif
Three-second animated pan with a visible frame counter, so you can spot dropped frames.
- 854 × 480 px
- 30 frames
- 10 fps
Static image
54.9 KBsample-static.gif
Single-frame GIF. Checks that your code does not assume every GIF is animated.
- 640 × 480 px
- 1 frame
- 256 colors
Transparent animation
9.9 KBsample-transparent.gif
Pulsing shape on a transparent background. Tests GIF transparency and frame disposal.
- 240 × 240 px
- 16 frames
- Transparent
About 1 MB
953 KBsample-1mb.gif
Animated GIF of roughly 1 MB (44 frames). Use it for upload limits and memory tests.
- 480 × 270 px
- 44 frames
- 953 KB
About 5 MB
4.7 MBsample-5mb.gif
Animated GIF of roughly 5 MB (102 frames). Use it for upload limits and memory tests.
- 854 × 480 px
- 102 frames
- 4.7 MB
Exact-size generator
Need a GIF of a different size?
Create a valid GIF file of any exact size, byte for byte, right in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, and you can generate as many as you like.
- Perfect for upload limits: 9.99 MB, 10 MB and 10.01 MB in seconds.
- Up to 20 copies at once, bundled in one ZIP.
- Unique copies get different checksums, for duplicate-detection tests.
Use cases
What you can test
- Animation playback and looping.
- Frame disposal and transparency with the transparent animation.
- Static GIF handling: not every GIF is animated.
- Converting GIF to MP4 or WebP to save bandwidth.
- Thumbnail generation from the first frame.
- Upload size and memory limits with the 1 MB and 5 MB files.
Reference
GIF format facts
| Extension | .gif |
|---|---|
| MIME type | image/gif |
| File signature | 47 49 46 38 39 61 (GIF89a) |
| Origin | CompuServe, 1987 · GIF89a, 1989 |
| Files here | 6 · 6.9 MB in total |
| License | Free for any use, no attribution |
About the format
What is a GIF file?
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) was introduced by CompuServe in 1987. The GIF89a version added animation and transparency. Each frame is limited to a palette of 256 colors.
GIF is still everywhere for short animations, but it is inefficient. The same clip as MP4 or animated WebP is often many times smaller.
Developers
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curl -O https://samplefiles.technologychannel.org/files/gif/sample-animated-spinner.gifFAQ
GIF files: common questions
Why do the animated GIFs show numbers?
Each frame shows its frame number, so you can see whether a player skips, repeats or reorders frames.
Do the GIFs loop?
Yes. The animated files are set to loop forever, which is how most apps and browsers expect animated GIFs to behave.
Can I use these GIF files in commercial projects?
Yes. Every GIF file here is free for any use, including commercial testing, demos and tutorials. No attribution is required.
Can I download the same GIF more than once?
Yes, as many times as you like. There is no sign-up, no daily limit and no waiting timer. Direct links also work in scripts, CI jobs and automated tests.
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