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How Do You Split a GIF Into a Frame in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 1:43 pm

There are a few ways to split a GIF into frames in Photoshop. One way is to use the ‘Save for Web & Devices’ function.

To use this function, open the GIF in Photoshop and go to File > Save for Web & Devices. In the window that opens, click the ‘Animated GIF’ tab and then click the ‘Split Into Frames’ button.

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Photoshop, this tutorial may not be for you. It is important to have some knowledge of the software before attempting to split a GIF into frames. Otherwise, you may end up with a mess of images that are difficult to edit.

Another way to split a GIF into frames is to use the ‘Export’ function. To use this function, open the GIF in Photoshop and go to File > Export > Export As.

In the window that opens, select the ‘Animated GIF’ option and then click the ‘Export All’ button.

The last way to split a GIF into frames is to use the ‘Layer break down’ function. To use this function, open the GIF in Photoshop and go to Window > Animation.

In the window that opens, click on the ‘Layer break down’ button.

Conclusion: All three methods will successfully split a GIF into frames in Photoshop.

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Dale Leydon

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