How to Merge Multiple Animated GIFs Into One

Merging GIFs lets you combine multiple animations into a single file, either by playing them one after another, placing them side by side, or overlaying one on top of another. This guide shows you the three easiest ways to merge animated GIFs online using Ezgif tools.

Option 1: Merge GIFs to Play One After Another (Sequential Frames)

 

If you want to merge two or more animated GIFs so they play one after another, use our GIF Maker. Upload all your GIFs at once and the tool will automatically split them into individual frames.

Select and upload multiple GIF files (hold the Ctrl or Shift key to select more than one). You can also include still images (JPG, PNG, WebP), which will be converted into frames automatically:

After uploading, all frames from each GIF will appear in the editor. You can rearrange frames and change their timing. Frames are sorted by filename, so renaming them (for example: 1.gif, 2.gif, 3.gif) before uploading makes merging faster.

Click Animate to generate a new animated GIF that combines all uploaded files into one seamless animation.

Example result of two merged GIFs:

Example source: beachfrontbroll.com

To shorten, trim, or remove parts of a GIF, use the GIF Cutter.

Need to merge video clips instead? Try our Video Merge Tool.

Option 2: Merge GIFs Side by Side or Stacked

If you want to place two GIFs next to each other (horizontal merge) or one above the other (vertical merge), use our GIF Combine Tool. Upload your GIFs, drag them into position, and click Combine to create a single animation.

Example of two GIFs merged side by side:

Option 3: Overlay One GIF on Another

You can also overlay one animated GIF on top of another GIF or image using the GIF Overlay Tool. This is useful for adding logos, text animations, or effects to an existing GIF. It usually requires a transparent background for the overlay GIF for good results.

To use this tool, first upload the background image to the tool, then you will be presented with another upload field for the GIF you want to overlay on top of it.

You can then drag and drop the GIF to position it on top of the background image.

+ = Image source: Pixabay