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GIF vs MP4 vs WebM vs WebP: which one should you use?
GIF works everywhere but is huge. MP4, WebM and WebP are far smaller. A quick guide to picking the right format for each place.
September 30, 2026 · 1 min read
5 ways to make a GIF smaller without wrecking it
A GIF's size comes from its width, length, frame rate and colors. Here's which to cut first, and roughly how much each one saves.
September 30, 2026 · 1 min read
How to post a GIF on X: size limits and what X does to it
X accepts GIFs up to 15 MB on the web and 5 MB in its apps, then turns them into video. Here's how to make yours fit and look good.
September 30, 2026 · 1 min read
How to save a GIF from X (Twitter)
X has no Save option for GIFs, because it stores them as small videos. Here's how to download one as a real GIF in a few seconds.
September 30, 2026 · 1 min read