Gif Frame Limit?

Tyler · 05-20-2012

Does iClassic have a gif frame limit for when you upload gifs? I noticed when I upload a gif that uses over 10 or so frames it merges them all together when doing the gif causing it to mess up. I just realized this problem now and was wondering if it was caused by a gif frame limit.

Ace · 05-20-2012

I think it's 20 because 15 worked for me

Tyler · 05-20-2012

Posted by Ace

I think it's 20 because 15 worked for me

Every bit of information helps. If there is a limit in frames this will help me fix future gifs that I always have problems with when I upload. I'm going to count the frames I used for my most recent upload.

Mya Feare · 05-20-2012

there's a file size limit, i think maybe 135kb

Winter · 05-20-2012

Posted by Mya Feare

there's a file size limit, i think maybe 135kb

Exactly. darkman-shield.gif is a good example of more than 10 frames on a .gif, and it works fine every time. 135kb is the limit. I don't know how large the image you tried to animate was, but you might need to use a smaller image to reduce file size. Also, you could save it in a compressed format or compress the file after saving. Experiment a bit, I don't upload very often.

Ace · 05-20-2012

All the information should be put on the upload page. frame limit, file size, ect

Winter · 05-20-2012

Posted by Ace

All the information should be put on the upload page. frame limit, file size, ect

File size is, but there is no frame limit.

Talon · 05-20-2012

Ah, I had this too when I tried to upload a .gif on my guild picture. So maybe compressing the file to a smaller size will work?

Winter · 05-20-2012

Possibly. Try copying it and playing around with one of the files to see if you can compress it and get it to upload successfully.

Tyler · 05-20-2012

Posted by Winter

Exactly. darkman-shield.gif is a good example of more than 10 frames on a .gif, and it works fine every time. 135kb is the limit. I don't know how large the image you tried to animate was, but you might need to use a smaller image to reduce file size. Also, you could save it in a compressed format or compress the file after saving. Experiment a bit, I don't upload very often.

Hmm I can try reducing the size to see if it would look better on the server. I wish I had an example video to show. I'll try to get one to show.

Talon · 05-20-2012

I just downscaled all of the frames to about 320x320 and it reduced the file size by a large bit, from 235 to 29. Also reduced the quality.

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Tyler Dark Desert Fox Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States, Ohio Posts: 5,720	Gif Frame Limit? Does iClassic have a gif frame limit for when you upload gifs? I noticed when I upload a gif that uses over 10 or so frames it merges them all together when doing the gif causing it to mess up. I just realized this problem now and was wondering if it was caused by a gif frame limit.

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Ace Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: A box Posts: 3,317	I think it's 20 because 15 worked for me

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Mya Feare Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 5	there's a file size limit, i think maybe 135kb

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Talon don't call it a comeback Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8,268	Ah, I had this too when I tried to upload a .gif on my guild picture. So maybe compressing the file to a smaller size will work?

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Winter & Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: napping Posts: 1,381	Possibly. Try copying it and playing around with one of the files to see if you can compress it and get it to upload successfully.