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How Do You Speed Up a GIF in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 12:12 pm

There are a few ways to speed up a GIF in Photoshop. One way is to go to File > Export > Save for Web (Legacy).

In the lower left corner of the dialog box that pops up, there is a Quality section. Simply change the number next to Looping Options from “Forever” to however many times you want the GIF to loop. You can also change the number next to Frame Rate

Another way to speed up a GIF in Photoshop is by going to Window > Timeline . In the Timeline panel that pops up, there is a drop-down menu in the upper left corner that says Timeline Options .

Go ahead and click on that, and then uncheck the box that says Create Frame Animation . Once you do that, click on the Convert To Video Timeline button at the bottom of the Timeline panel. Now you can change the number next to FPS , which stands for frames per second.

Conclusion:

So, those are two ways you can speed up a GIF in Photoshop! The first way is by going to File > Export > Save for Web (Legacy), and then changing the number next to Looping Options from “Forever” to however many times you want the GIF to loop. The second way is by going to Window > Timeline, and then unchecking the box that says Create Frame Animation. Once you do that, click on the Convert To Video Timeline button at the bottom of the Timeline panel.

Now you can change the number next to FPS, which stands for frames per second.

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Photoshop, do not attempt to speed up a GIF in Photoshop. You may damage the GIF file or your computer if you do not know what you are doing.

 

Author’s Bio:

This article was written by Jennifer Kohnke. Jennifer is a photographer, graphic designer, and web developer who has been working in the creative field for over 10 years. She has a BFA in photography from Pratt Institute, and currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.

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