Recommended GIF Dimensions, FPS & Size Targets by Platform
Matching pixel geometry, frame rate, and palette size to your destination platform prevents blurry server re-compression, black transparency fringes, and rejected uploads across chat apps and documentation tools:
| Destination Platform | Ideal Dimensions | Recommended FPS | Palette & Size Target |
| Discord Custom Animated Emoji | 128×128 or 160×160 px (1:1) | 10–12 FPS | 96–128 colors · Under 256 KB |
| Discord & Slack Chat Stickers | 320×320 px (1:1 transparent) | 10–15 FPS | 128–192 colors · Under 500 KB |
| GitHub Pull Requests & Docs | 480–640 px wide (16:9 / 4:3) | 8–12 FPS | 128 colors · Under 2 MB |
| Social Reaction Memes & Replies | 360–480 px square or 4:5 | 12–15 FPS | 192–256 colors · Under 1.5 MB |
| Email Newsletters & Changelogs | 480–600 px wide | 8–10 FPS | 96–128 colors · Under 800 KB |
Every export created on GifQuill uses standard compliant GIF89a Netscape 2.0 infinite looping blocks, local median-cut quantization, and zero corner watermarks so files play immediately in desktop browsers, iOS, Android, Slack, Discord, Notion, and GitHub.