You can download your animated designs in high-resolution MP4 or GIF formats, with all transitions and animations preserved.
If your current plan is PRO or higher, you can export designs as either GIF or MP4:
Animated GIF – Dynamic, high-resolution output at 30fps or lower, depending on preset or custom settings.
MP4 Video – High-quality video suitable for ads, presentations, and social media.
MP4 Frame Rate Options
When downloading your design as an MP4, you can choose from four frame rate options.
Each format supports different creative needs and publishing environments:
Frame Rate | Best For | Notes |
24 fps | Simple or slow animations, email embeds, lightweight placements | Cinematic feel with the smallest file size |
25 fps | Projects intended for Europe and other regions using the PAL broadcast standard | Choose this when a platform or client specifically requires 25 fps |
30 fps (Recommended) | Most web and social platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn | Balanced quality and file size — ideal default option |
60 fps | Fast motion, complex transitions, YouTube, TikTok, Reels | Ultra-smooth motion — larger file sizes and longer export time |
Tip: Higher frame rates (like 60 fps) provide smoother motion but may increase file size and export duration.
GIF Export Options
When downloading your design as a GIF, you can choose from several presets optimized for different platforms and needs:
Preset | Frame Rate | Best For | Notes |
Google Ads | 5 fps | Banner ads, display campaigns, and retargeting | Small file size for faster loading; meets Google Ads specifications |
Social Media | 12 fps | Instagram Stories, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn updates | Balanced quality and file size for social sharing |
Website | 24 fps | Website headers, product showcases, landing pages | Smooth, high-quality animation for hero visuals |
Custom Settings | Adjustable | Advanced users | Fine-tune frame rate, compression, and color settings for full control |
GIF – Image | Static | Single slides or thumbnails | Exports only the first slide as a non-animated GIF |
Tip: Lower frame rates create smaller, faster-loading files — perfect for ads. Higher frame rates produce smoother motion — great for websites and showcases.
Download GIF with Custom Settings
Selecting Custom Settings opens the advanced export panel, where you can adjust all GIF parameters manually.
Basic Settings
Frame Rate (FPS): Controls playback smoothness. Lower = smaller file, higher = smoother animation.
Lossy Compression: Adjusts balance between file size and quality (higher compression = smaller file, lower compression = better quality).
Loop Count: Set how many times your GIF plays, or choose Infinite Loop.
Advanced Settings
Max Colors: Defines color depth (fewer colors = smaller file, more colors = better quality).
Dithering Algorithm: Choose between quality and performance.
Palette Generation Mode: Controls how color palettes are optimized.
Color Quantization: Affects color accuracy vs. processing speed.
Optimize Transparency: Saves 20–40% file size on static-background animations.
Frame Differencing: Stores only pixels that change between frames, improving performance.
Remove Duplicate Frames: Cleans up identical consecutive frames for smaller exports.
Once your settings are configured, click Export GIF to generate and download your animation.
Export Limits
Animated GIF – Maximum 40 seconds
MP4 Video – Maximum 120 seconds
Exports may take a few minutes to process depending on complexity. Once one format has been generated, downloading the second format will be almost instant.
Note: Remember, there are two types of GIF downloads—static and animated. Animations will not apply to the static version, and only the first slide will be visible. Make sure you are downloading the correct version for your design.
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