Finally, I got GifGun saved me so much time, in one click got a small-size looped GIF and most important without losing the quality.
GifGun 2: WEBP and GIF machine
Works on macOS (read this for Intel-based Macs support), Windows, After Effects v21+
You get 3 for 1
One GifGun 2 license gives you the After Effects plugin, standalone desktop app, and web app – use anywhere, anytime.
The industry standard for producing short looped videos and GIFs with After Effects
1-click workflow with compression, batch render and tons of settings, GifGun 2 adds lots of new features.
Get it on aescripts!
Features
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Cross-Platform Compatibility: Plugin, Standalone & Web App
GifGun 2 offers unmatched flexibility with three ways to create GIFs and WEBPs. Use it as an After Effects plugin for seamless composition export, as a standalone desktop application for drag-and-drop video processing, or as a browser-based web app for cloud-based rendering. One license code works across all platforms, making it perfect for teams with diverse workflows and NDA-compliant environments.
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Modern Animated Formats: GIF, WEBP, WEBM & MP4
Create animated content in multiple formats optimized for different platforms. Generate traditional GIFs for universal compatibility, WEBP files for 25-50% smaller file sizes with better quality, WEBM for HTML5 video with transparency support, and MP4 for maximum compatibility across social media platforms. All formats maintain professional quality while optimizing file sizes for fast loading.
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Customizable Render Presets & Templates
Create and share render settings templates just like After Effects render queue presets, but enhanced with JSON export capability. Build custom presets for specific platforms (Instagram, Twitter, web), quality levels, or client requirements. Share presets across team members or save them as JSON files for backup and version control. Includes built-in presets for common use cases.
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Advanced GIF Compression Technology
Industry-leading GIF compression algorithms reduce file sizes by an average of 15% while maintaining visual quality. Uses advanced color palette optimization, dithering techniques, and frame optimization to achieve smaller file sizes than standard GIF encoders. Perfect for social media, email campaigns, and websites where file size matters for loading speed and bandwidth costs.
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Target File Size Optimization
Experimental feature that automatically adjusts quality settings to hit precise file size targets. Ideal for platforms with strict file size limits like Twitter (15MB), Instagram stories, or email campaigns. The algorithm intelligently balances frame rate, dimensions, and quality to achieve the exact file size you need while maintaining the best possible visual result.
Same License, Multiple Platforms
Your GifGun 2 license works across all platforms:
- After Effects plugin (Windows & macOS)
- Standalone desktop app (Windows & macOS)
- Browser version at gifgun.online
Simply enter the same license code you received with your original purchase in any version of GifGun 2.
How to Find Your License Code
You can find your license code in your aescripts account under "My Downloads and Licences".
Download Standalone Apps
macOS
Compatible with macOS 15+ (Sequoia)
Download for macOSRequires Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) processors
What professionals say about GifGun
Trusted by motion graphics designers, video editors, and creative studios worldwide
I can totally recommend GifGun for After Effects. It perfectly does what I need 🤘 Perfect for making quick gifs from video footage for Steam or any other platform.
Seriously, get yourself and After Effects a gift - GifGun saves a ton of time.
We're big fans of GifGun at Google. Thanks for making it!
Even this monkey is having a hard time with Photoshop's 'Save for Web…' GIF'n ain't easy but GifGun makes it simple.
GifGun is great. It saves so much time. Should be a standard plugin in every studio.
GifGun is an After Effects plugin great for making gifs. GifGun reduces size of gifs... remember, no more than 2MB in weight.
The GifGun After Effects plugin is the best thing since sliced bread. Making my day a billion times better/easier.
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Support for Intel Macs
The latest version of GifGun to support Intel Macs is 2.0.20.
Here's a link to download version 2.0.20.
Please use the Aescripts ZXP Installer to install the file.
How to fix errors on macOS 14 and below?
GifGun 2 is shipped with a custom ffmpeg build for macOS 14+. If you have an older version of macOS, you can replace the ffmpeg file as follows:
- Download ffmpeg binary following this link.
- Unzip the file, right click on the ffmpeg file, select 'Open' and allow the file to run
- Open Finder, click on 'Go -> Go to Folder' and paste this address /Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/com.aescripts.gifgun2/.bin
- Replace ffmpeg file with the one downloaded from the ffmpeg website
- Restart After Effects
How to install GifGun 2?
That's super simple! Just use the aescripts + aeplugins manager app.
How to render with the alpha channel?
We removed the "Keep Alpha" option, so just select any preset that contains Alpha. The built-in "High Quality with Alpha" preset works great for both GIF and WEBM. Remember that MP4 has no alpha channel options.
How do I upgrade from GifGun 1?
If you purchased GifGun 1 after March 1, 2023, you can upgrade for $10 which is the price difference as GifGun 2 is $10 more expensive than GifGun 1. If you purchased GifGun 1 before March 1, 2023 you can upgrade for $20. (Floating licenses additional). Simply login to the same account and the upgrade pricing will be automatically displayed on the product page. If you need any assistance please open a support ticket.
How do I share the log files?
- Click on the burger menu (on the right of the GifGun 2 panel name)
- Click on the "System Panel", so it becomes "Enabled"
- A green "bug" icon will appear in the lower right corner of the GifGun menu
- Click on the icon, then click on "Stream Logs" so it is "Enabled"
- Click on "Copy" and then paste the ID of your logs in a support ticket or DM
- Try to render with GifGun again so that we will get new logs
What should my IT department do for GifGun to work?
There are two things you need to have allowed in your local policies for GifGun 2 to work properly on a company-owned machine.
1. Access to the User Library folder to keep the local files.
Windows:
C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\GifGun2
macOS:
/Users/USERNAME/Library/Application Support/GifGun2
2. You also need to allow your machine to run the GifGun 2 binary files located at:
Windows:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\CEP\extensions\GifGun 2\.bin
macOS:
/Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/GifGun 2/.bin
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