# GIF Builders

> GIF Builders (gifbuilders.com) is part of the TIG Creative Tools Network. Build animated GIFs from images, frames and ideas and refine timing, text and effects.

## Canonical identity
- Canonical site: https://gifbuilders.com/
- Focus: Build animated GIFs from images, frames and ideas and refine timing, text and effects.
- TIG network authority hub: https://transparentimagegenerator.com/
- Focused sitemap: https://gifbuilders.com/functions/customSitemap?site=gifbuilders.com

## For agents
- [tools.json](https://gifbuilders.com/functions/agentApi?file=tools.json&site=gifbuilders.com): machine-readable tool registry (input schemas, credits, action URLs)
- [openapi.json](https://gifbuilders.com/functions/agentApi?file=openapi.json&site=gifbuilders.com): OpenAPI 3.1 spec for the tool + jobs API
- [llms-full.txt](https://gifbuilders.com/functions/agentApi?file=llms-full.txt&site=gifbuilders.com): full parameter docs and examples
- [Agent docs](https://gifbuilders.com/agents): quickstart, auth and credits
- API: POST https://gifbuilders.com/functions/agentApi?tool=<slug> with a JSON body. AI tools return a job_id → GET https://gifbuilders.com/functions/agentApi?job=<id>
- Free utilities (compress, resize, convert) need no key. AI tools need an API key (X-Api-Key header) and credits.

## TIG knowledge graph
- [Video → Transparent GIF](https://gifbuilders.com/video-to-transparent-gif): turn a video or GIF into a transparent animated GIF; strong starting point for overlays and reusable motion assets.
- [GIF Upscaler](https://gifbuilders.com/gif-upscaler): improve resolution/detail while preserving animation.
- [Transparent GIF Library](https://gifbuilders.com/transparent-gif-library): browse approved public TIG GIFs and reusable examples.
- [GIF Motion Optimizer](https://gifbuilders.com/gif-motion-optimizer): clean jitter and improve temporal consistency across frames.
- [GIF editing tools](https://gifbuilders.com/gif-editor): public editing tools for frames, dimensions, timing, text and export.
- [Workflow guide](https://gifbuilders.com/workflow): connected create → animate → make transparent → fix → optimize → export flow.
- [How-to guides](https://gifbuilders.com/how-to): human-readable tutorials for transparent images, GIFs, video conversion and sprite workflows.

## Common intents
- Need a transparent animated overlay from video → use Video → Transparent GIF.
- Need to repair or improve an existing GIF → use GIF Cleanup / GIF Upscaler / Motion Optimizer.
- Need reusable animation frames → use Sprite Sheet Builder or Sprite Sheet → GIF.
- Need a searchable public example → use the Transparent GIF Library; private Workspace projects are never public discovery content.

## Convert
- [APNG Converter](https://gifbuilders.com/apng-converter): Convert GIFs or sprite sheets to APNG
- [Sticker Pack Builder](https://gifbuilders.com/sticker-pack-builder): APNG sticker packs for iMessage, Discord, Telegram

## Enhance & Optimize
- [Compress GIF](https://gifbuilders.com/compress-gif): Smart auto-fit, Gifsicle presets, trim, resize, crop and transparency… [API]
- [Compress GIF for Discord (8MB)](https://gifbuilders.com/compress-gif/discord-8mb): Get GIFs under Discord's 8MB limit [API]
- [Compress GIF for Twitter](https://gifbuilders.com/compress-gif/for-twitter): Fit GIFs to X/Twitter limits [API]
- [Compress GIF Without Losing Quality](https://gifbuilders.com/compress-gif/without-losing-quality): Quality-first GIF compression [API]
- [GIF Optimizer](https://gifbuilders.com/gif-optimizer): Compare Gifsicle presets, reduce palette, trim and resize — shares… [API]

## GIF & Animation
- [Animated GIF Maker](https://gifbuilders.com/animated-gif-maker): Make animated GIFs from images
- [Create GIF](https://gifbuilders.com/create-gif): Quick GIF creation from a prompt
- [Free GIF Maker](https://gifbuilders.com/free-gif-maker): Free in-browser GIF maker
- [GIF Builder](https://gifbuilders.com/gif-builder): Build a GIF from uploaded frames
- [GIF Generator](https://gifbuilders.com/gif-generator): Simple text-to-GIF generator
- [PNG to GIF](https://gifbuilders.com/png-to-gif): Turn a PNG sequence into an animated GIF [API]

## GIF Editor
- [Add Text to GIF](https://gifbuilders.com/gif-editor/add-text): Place captions on a GIF
- [Change GIF Speed](https://gifbuilders.com/gif-editor/speed): Speed up or slow down a GIF
- [Combine GIFs](https://gifbuilders.com/gif-editor/combine): Stitch multiple GIFs together
- [Crop GIF](https://gifbuilders.com/crop-gif): Crop a GIF online
- [Crop GIF (editor)](https://gifbuilders.com/gif-editor/crop): Visually crop a GIF
- [Cut GIF Frames](https://gifbuilders.com/gif-editor/cut-frames): Cut out specific frames
- [Editor: Video to GIF](https://gifbuilders.com/gif-editor/video-to-gif): Video to GIF inside the editor suite
- [GIF Editor Hub](https://gifbuilders.com/gif-editor): Every free GIF editing tool
- [GIF Effects](https://gifbuilders.com/gif-editor/effects): Filters like grayscale, sepia and blur
- [Resize GIF](https://gifbuilders.com/gif-editor/resize): Resize a GIF or image [API]
- [Reverse GIF](https://gifbuilders.com/gif-editor/reverse): Play a GIF backwards
- [Rotate GIF](https://gifbuilders.com/gif-editor/rotate): Rotate a GIF 90/180/270°

## Sprite Sheets
- [Pixel Art Studio](https://gifbuilders.com/pixel-art-studio): Draw pixel-art animations in the browser
- [Sprite Animator](https://gifbuilders.com/sprite-animator): Upload a character and AI animates it