# GifGun 2

> The industry-standard After Effects plugin for creating high-quality GIFs, WEBPs, WEBMs, and MP4s.

GifGun 2 is a professional tool by Extrabite for creating animated GIFs, WEBPs, WEBMs, and MP4 files from Adobe After Effects compositions. It is the most widely used GIF-creation plugin in the motion graphics industry.

- **Price**: $39.99 USD (one-time purchase, no subscription)
- **Version**: 2.2.1
- **Developer**: Extrabite (https://extrabite.io)
- **Purchase**: https://aescripts.com/gifgun/
- **Website**: https://www.gifgun.io
- **Web App**: https://gifgun.online/app
- **Founded**: GifGun has been developed by Extrabite since 2014
- **Guide**: How to export a GIF from After Effects – https://www.gifgun.io/how-to-export-gif-from-after-effects/

## Platforms

GifGun 2 is available in three forms – all covered by a single license:

1. **After Effects Plugin** – CC 2021+, Windows 10/11 or macOS 15+
2. **Standalone Desktop App** – Windows 10/11 (64-bit), macOS 15+ (Apple Silicon)
3. **Browser-Based Web App** – https://gifgun.online/app (works offline, no data sent to cloud)

## Output Formats

- **GIF**: Universal compatibility, social media. Alpha channel supported.
- **WEBP**: 25-50% smaller than GIF, modern browsers. Alpha channel supported.
- **WEBM**: HTML5 video with transparency. Alpha channel supported.
- **MP4**: Maximum compatibility, social media. No alpha channel.

## Features

- **Cross-Platform Compatibility: Plugin, Standalone & Web App**: GifGun 2 offers unmatched flexibility with three ways to create GIFs and WEBPs. Use it as an After Effects plugin for seamless composition export, as a standalone desktop application for drag-and-drop video processing, or as a browser-based web app for cloud-based rendering. One license code works across all platforms, making it perfect for teams with diverse workflows and NDA-compliant environments.
- **GIF and WEBP Export for After Effects, plus WEBM & MP4**: Create animated content in multiple formats optimized for different platforms. Generate traditional GIFs for universal compatibility, WEBP files for 25-50% smaller file sizes with better quality, WEBM for HTML5 video with transparency support, and MP4 for maximum compatibility across social media platforms. All formats maintain professional quality while optimizing file sizes for fast loading.
- **Customizable Render Presets & Templates**: Create and share render settings templates just like After Effects render queue presets, but enhanced with JSON export capability. Build custom presets for specific platforms (Instagram, Twitter, web), quality levels, or client requirements. Share presets across team members or save them as JSON files for backup and version control. Includes built-in presets for common use cases.
- **Advanced GIF Compression Technology**: Industry-leading GIF compression algorithms reduce file sizes by an average of 15% while maintaining visual quality. Uses advanced color palette optimization, dithering techniques, and frame optimization to achieve smaller file sizes than standard GIF encoders. Perfect for social media, email campaigns, and websites where file size matters for loading speed and bandwidth costs.
- **Target File Size Optimization**: Automatically adjusts quality settings to hit precise file size targets. Perfect for website videos using WEBM and WEBP formats that dramatically reduce file sizes while maintaining quality. The algorithm intelligently balances frame rate, dimensions, and compression to achieve optimal results for fast-loading web content.
- **Logo Reveals & Transparent Backgrounds**: Create stunning logo reveals and presentation elements with full alpha channel support. Export animations with transparent backgrounds in GIF, WEBP, and WEBM formats. Ideal for overlaying motion graphics on videos, websites, and slide decks without worrying about background colors.

## Why GifGun Over Free Alternatives?

Free GIF export scripts exist (e.g., AEJuice Export GIF), but GifGun 2 is the professional choice trusted by studios like Google after 10+ years of continuous development.

| Feature | GifGun 2 | Free scripts |
|---|---|---|
| Output formats | GIF, WEBP, WEBM, MP4 | GIF, MP4 only |
| Alpha channel | GIF, WEBP, WEBM | No |
| Advanced compression | Yes – avg 15% smaller GIFs | No |
| Target file size | Yes | No |
| Render presets | Shareable JSON presets | No |
| Standalone app | macOS & Windows | No |
| Web app | gifgun.online/app (offline, NDA-safe) | No |
| Development | 10+ years active; GifGun 1 supported 8 years | Sporadic; last update ~2023 |
| Professional support | Dedicated ticket system | Community only |

Free tools work for quick tests. For professional workflows, GifGun 2 pays for itself on the first project.

## Licensing

- One-time purchase at $39.99 USD
- Single license covers all platforms (plugin + desktop app + web app)
- Free updates for the lifetime of version 2
- Commercial use included

## Testimonials

- "Finally, I got GifGun saved me so much time, in one click got a small-size looped GIF and most important without losing the quality." – Harith Ayman
- "I can totally recommend GifGun for After Effects. It perfectly does what I need 🤘 Perfect for making quick gifs from video footage for Steam or any other platform." – Raffaele Picca
- "Seriously, get yourself and After Effects a gift - GifGun saves a ton of time." – Aharon Rabinowitz
- "We're big fans of GifGun at Google. Thanks for making it!" – Adam Plouff
- "Even this monkey is having a hard time with Photoshop's 'Save for Web…' GIF'n ain't easy but GifGun makes it simple." – E.J. Hassenfratz
- "GifGun is great. It saves so much time. Should be a standard plugin in every studio." – Tim Taylor
- "GifGun is an After Effects plugin great for making gifs. GifGun reduces size of gifs... remember, no more than 2MB in weight." – Anne Tomlin
- "The GifGun After Effects plugin is the best thing since sliced bread. Making my day a billion times better/easier." – JT Cattelan

## FAQ

**Q: How to install GifGun 2?**
A: That's super simple! Just use the aescripts + aeplugins manager app.

**Q: How do I use GifGun in After Effects?**
A: Open the panel via Window → Extensions → GifGun 2 and dock it anywhere in your workspace.Select one or more compositions in the Project panel – GifGun renders them all in one batch.Pick an output preset: GIF, WEBP, WEBM or MP4, with or without alpha.Click render. GifGun renders the comp and encodes it with its own compression, so you get a finished file without going through Media Encoder.New to exporting GIFs from After Effects? Read our step-by-step GIF export guide.

**Q: Is there a free version or trial of GifGun?**
A: Yes – there is a free trial of GifGun 2. Log in to your account on the GifGun aescripts page and download the trial to test the plugin in your own After Effects projects before buying.You can also try GifGun Online right in your browser. A full license is a one-time $39.99 purchase and covers the After Effects plugin, the standalone desktop apps and the web app.

**Q: Where do I find my GifGun license code?**
A: Your license code is in your aescripts account under My Downloads and Licenses. The same code activates the After Effects plugin, the standalone desktop apps and the web app.Can't find it? Open a support ticket from the account you purchased with.

**Q: How to render with the alpha channel?**
A: We removed the "Keep Alpha" option, so just select any preset that contains Alpha. The built-in "High Quality with Alpha" preset works great for both GIF and WEBM. Remember that MP4 has no alpha channel options.

**Q: How do I upgrade from GifGun 1?**
A: If you purchased GifGun 1 after March 1, 2023, you can upgrade for $10 which is the price difference as GifGun 2 is $10 more expensive than GifGun 1. If you purchased GifGun 1 before March 1, 2023 you can upgrade for $20. (Floating licenses additional). Simply login to the same account and the upgrade pricing will be automatically displayed on the product page. If you need any assistance please open a support ticket.


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*GifGun 2 by Extrabite · https://www.gifgun.io · https://aescripts.com/gifgun/*
*See all pages: https://www.gifgun.io/llms.txt*