Shapes & Motion Graphics October 10, 2026

GifGun: One-Click Animated GIF Export from After Effects

GifGun exports optimised animated GIFs straight from After Effects in one click — no Photoshop needed. See features and how to get it.

GifGun is the fastest way to turn your After Effects compositions into polished animated GIFs. With one click it renders, optimises and saves a GIF — no Photoshop, no Media Encoder, no tedious export chain.

Built for speed

Designers share work constantly — on social media, in client reviews, on portfolio sites. GifGun removes the friction: press the button, choose your settings, and your GIF is ready.

Control the output

Balance quality against file size with controls for resolution, frame rate, colour count and looping. Export just the work area or the whole comp so previews and deliverables come out exactly as intended.

Why it earns its place

One-click export straight from your composition, optimised output that looks great and stays small — perfect for social posts, dribbble shots and quick approvals.

Get GifGun

Get GifGun on NexTools and export GIFs without leaving After Effects.

FAQ

Do I need Photoshop?

No, GifGun exports GIFs directly from After Effects.

Can I control the file size?

Yes, adjust resolution, frame rate and colours to balance quality and size.