Frame supports still-image conversion and animated GIF output. Select a source, choose the output format in General, then review the relevant image or video controls.
Still-image formats
Supported image inputs include PNG, JPEG, WebP, BMP, TIFF, AVIF, HEIC, and HEIF. Output formats are PNG, JPEG, WebP, BMP, and TIFF.
AVIF, HEIC, and HEIF are input formats in the current app; they are not output options.
Choose image settings
The Images section changes with the output format:
Choose the format for the destination. JPEG is useful for photographs, while PNG is a common choice for graphics that need lossless storage. WebP can be useful when the receiving application supports it.
Use crop, rotation, and flipping where needed. Check output dimensions in the inspector before converting a batch of images.
Create an animated GIF
Add a video source and choose GIF output, or apply GIF Web Small or GIF High Quality from Presets. Use the preview to trim the source to the part you want to animate.
GIF controls include frame rate, color count, dithering, and loop count. These settings affect both appearance and size:
- A shorter duration and smaller dimensions usually have the largest effect on size.
- A lower frame rate reduces the number of frames.
- Fewer colors can reduce detail in gradients and complex scenes.
- Dithering can soften color banding, but changes the texture of the image.
Export a short sample and check it in the destination application. If the result is too large, reduce duration or dimensions before making smaller quality adjustments.