Under 256KB for instant play

Discord Auto-play GIF Maker

Create Discord loops that auto-play inline. Keep the file under 256KB and export.

What you can make

256KB auto-play threshold
Keep the file under Discord's inline auto-play limit.
Short motion-first loops
Keep only the motion that still reads at very small size.
Trim and compression controls
Use trim, crop, FPS, and resolution changes when the loop is still too large.
Works for free and Nitro
The 256KB auto-play rule applies regardless of Nitro status, so everyone sees the same behavior.

Target size: Under 256KB
This is the threshold for Discord inline auto-play.
Typical settings: Around 480px width at 10 FPS
Starts from settings chosen to preserve quality inside the cap.
Best duration: 1-3 seconds
Very short loops are easiest to auto-play cleanly.
Output: Discord-ready loop
Preview may use video playback, but the result stays tuned for Discord auto-play behavior.

Upload the source clip
Choose the moment you want to loop in Discord.
Trim to the key beat
Keep only the tiny motion that still reads when compressed hard.
Tune size and motion
Lower FPS, crop unused space, or shorten duration until the file stays under 256KB.
Export and post
Download the result and send it in Discord where it should auto-play inline.

Discord only auto-plays loops under 256KB. Larger files still send, but people need to click them instead of seeing instant inline playback.

No. The auto-play threshold applies to everyone, so free and Nitro users both need a very small file for instant playback.

Shorter duration, lower FPS, and tighter crop usually reduce size faster than subtle quality changes.

Use this export when auto-play behavior matters. Use the regular Discord GIF compressor when you only need the larger 8MB or 25MB upload caps.