Photolisa · playback and timing

GIF Loop Editor

Loop editing changes an animation's repeat behavior.

Image tool workspace

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Understanding gif loop editor

Loop editing changes an animation's repeat behavior.

Distinguish repeating forever from playing once, and test in the destination viewer.

A practical workflow

  1. Choose the required source files, if any. Files are handled as stated in the workspace privacy label.
  2. Set the available controls and apply the operation.
  3. Compare the actual output, check its dimensions and download the generated file.

Decisions and limitations

  • Repeat count (0 forever, -1 once)

Up to 500 frames, 4 megapixels per frame and 40 million decoded frame pixels in total. GIF delays are rounded to 10 ms with a 20 ms minimum; color reduction is lossy.

Questions about this task

Where do I use the current tool?

Edit real animation frames with their composed appearance and timing.

What should I check for gif loop editor?

Distinguish repeating forever from playing once, and test in the destination viewer.

Which settings and formats are confirmed?

GIF. Up to 500 frames, 4 megapixels per frame and 40 million decoded frame pixels in total. GIF delays are rounded to 10 ms with a 20 ms minimum; color reduction is lossy.

GIF Speed

GIF speed adjustment changes frame delays and playback duration.

Available

GIF Trim

GIF trimming keeps a selected time range from an animation.

Available

Reverse GIF

GIF reversal plays the animation's frames in the opposite order.

Available

GIF Boomerang

Boomerang playback joins a forward sequence with a reversed sequence.

Available

GIF Timer Overlay

A GIF timer overlay displays elapsed or remaining playback time.

Available

Add Image to GIF

Adding an image to a GIF places a static visual over animation frames.

Available

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