Animation preserved
Frames, timing, looping, and transparency stay exactly as in your file.
GIF to URL Converter
Get a direct link to an animated GIF that keeps playing wherever you paste it: chat, a GitHub README, a forum post, or an email signature.
Upload your GIF or animated WebP
- Limit 100 MB per file
- Lifetime 24 hours or 7 days
- Formats GIF, animated WebP
- Link in seconds
- Deletes itself
- No account
01How it works
How to convert a GIF to a URL
- 01
Add a GIF or animated WebP
Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste. GIF, animated WebP are supported.
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Choose the lifetime
Keep the link for 24 hours or 7 days. The file is deleted automatically afterwards.
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Copy and share
Copy the link, open it to check it, and paste it anywhere. Recent links stay listed in this browser.
02About
What is GIF to URL?
Many apps flatten GIFs to a still image or convert them to video when you upload them directly. A direct GIF URL keeps the original file, so every frame and the loop timing stay intact.
Animated WebP files are accepted too. They're often much smaller than the equivalent GIF and play in all current browsers.
Popular uses
- Product demos
Show a feature in action in a README, changelog, or pull request.
- Reaction GIFs
Share your own GIF with anyone who has the link.
- Tutorials
Embed a short step-by-step animation in documentation.
03Features
Why use this GIF to URL tool
README friendly
Paste the link into Markdown to show a demo animation in a README or wiki.
Works in chat
Most chat apps unfurl a direct GIF URL into a playing preview.
Links that clean up after themselves
Every upload is deleted automatically after 24 hours or 7 days, so nothing lingers.
No account, no email
Upload and share straight away. There's nothing to sign up for or log in to.
HTTPS everywhere
Uploads and links use encrypted HTTPS connections from end to end.
04FAQ
GIF to URL: frequently asked questions
How do I get a link for a GIF?
Drop the GIF in the upload box and wait a moment. Copy the link that appears and paste it wherever you want the animation to show.
Will the GIF still be animated?
Yes. The file is stored unchanged, so it animates anywhere that supports GIFs. Some apps choose to show only the first frame of external images; that's a setting in the app, not the link.
Can I use the GIF in a GitHub README?
Yes, with . Because the link expires, it suits pull requests and discussions better than a README you want to keep for a long time.
How long does the link last?
You choose: 24 hours or 7 days. After that the file is deleted automatically and the link stops working. Links can't be extended. Upload the file again for a new link.
Who can see my upload?
Anyone who has the link. Links are long and random, so they can't be guessed, but anything you share can be forwarded. Don't upload passwords, ID documents, or other sensitive data.
Is it free? Do I need an account?
Yes, it's free, and no account, email, or sign-up is needed. Each file can be up to 100 MB, and the service limits how many uploads you can make in a short time.
Can I delete a link before it expires?
Not from this page yet; every link is removed automatically after its lifetime (at most 7 days). To report content that breaks the rules, use the contact page.
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