GIF Viewer

Open a GIF locally in the browser, let the native `<img>` element handle playback, and inspect basic file details while the animation runs.

Result
Waiting for GIF

The GIF is displayed directly by the browser so animation can play normally.

File Size
0 B
Width
N/A
Height
N/A
Aspect Ratio
N/A
Animated Preview
Upload a GIF to preview it here.

How The Viewer Works

The browser loads the selected GIF through an object URL and displays it directly in a normal image element.

Because `<img>` supports animated GIF playback natively, the viewer does not need extra decoding or rendering logic just to preview the animation.

Quick Examples

A simple GIF viewer is useful for quick QA checks without opening a separate editor.
Native playback is useful when you want to confirm that the animation loops as expected.
Dimension and file-size details are useful for asset reviews and content checks.
Local object URLs are useful when you want to preview a file without uploading it anywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this preserve animation?

Yes. The viewer displays the GIF file directly, so normal browser GIF playback is preserved.

Does the file leave my machine?

No. The viewer uses a local object URL in the browser and does not need a server upload.

Why show dimensions?

Dimension checks are helpful when reviewing assets for docs, UI work, or media pipelines.

What can I use GIF Viewer for?

It is useful for previewing animations, asset QA, file inspection, and quick design review.

Useful Notes

GIF viewing is one of the few cases where the browser already handles animation playback for free.

Object URLs are temporary references, so the component revokes them when they are replaced or no longer needed.

A viewer is useful even when no conversion is required because it keeps quick inspection inside the same tool system.

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