GIFs that keep moving
The GIF is a format from 1987, and it still works everywhere: issue trackers, wikis, forums that only allow images, email signatures and chats. Rapidfile hosts your GIF byte-for-byte, so every frame and every loop plays exactly as you made it. Paste the direct link into Markdown as  or into BBCode as [img]link[/img].
Making GIFs smaller
GIFs are big for what they show: each frame uses a 256-colour palette and simple compression. A few habits keep them light:
- Crop and scale. 480–720 px wide is plenty for most demos.
- Lower the frame rate to 10–15 fps for screen recordings.
- Trim the length. A focused 5-second loop beats a 30-second one.
- Reduce colours in tools like ezgif or gifsicle (
gifsicle -O3 --colors 128).
When to use a video instead
If the place you're posting supports video, a short MP4 or WebM is usually 5–10× smaller than the same GIF and looks better. Upload the clip to Rapidfile and share the page link, or embed it with an HTML5 <video autoplay muted loop playsinline> tag pointing at the direct link — it behaves like a GIF but loads much faster. Use the GIF when you need it to work in an image-only slot.
How to host a GIF
Upload
Drop your GIF on the upload box, or paste it from the clipboard.
Copy
Choose Direct link, Markdown or BBCode and press copy.
Share
Paste it wherever you need it. Delete or rename it later from your library.
Frequently asked questions
Is GIF hosting free?
Yes. GIFs count toward the 1 GB of free storage, with files up to 100 MB.
Will the GIF still be animated?
Yes. We serve the original file, so all frames and the loop setting are preserved.
Can I use the GIF on GitHub or in Markdown?
Yes. Copy the Markdown snippet — it uses the direct CDN link, which renders inline.
Can I convert a GIF to MP4 here?
Rapidfile does not convert files. Use a converter or ffmpeg, then upload the MP4 for a much smaller file.