What It Does
GifGun 2 exports animated GIFs, WEBP, WEBM, and MP4 files directly from After Effects compositions. It handles compression, batch processing, and format conversion without leaving the app. One license includes the After Effects plugin, standalone desktop app, and web app at gifgun.online.
Key Features
Multi-format export. Render to GIF for universal compatibility, WEBP for smaller file sizes (25-50% reduction), WEBM for HTML5 video with transparency, and MP4 for social platforms. All formats maintain quality while optimizing file size.
Smart compression. Produces files 15% smaller than standard GIF output through advanced color palette optimization and dithering. The algorithm balances visual quality with file size constraints.
Batch rendering. Queue multiple compositions and export them sequentially. Useful for creating variations or processing entire projects at once.
Target file size. Set a precise file size limit (e.g., 15MB for Twitter) and GifGun automatically adjusts quality, frame rate, and dimensions to hit the target. Still experimental for GIFs, where it generates five variants aiming for the target.
Alpha channel support. Export transparent GIFs and WEBP/WEBM files using presets like “High Quality with Alpha.” The Alpha Matte feature edges semi-transparent pixels around the alpha border with a preset color to prevent fringing.
Customizable render presets. Create, save, and share render settings as JSON files. Build templates for specific platforms (Instagram, Twitter), quality levels, or client requirements. Presets include all format and compression options.
3-in-1 license. Use GifGun as an After Effects plugin (AE 2021+), standalone desktop app for drag-and-drop video processing, or browser-based web app. The web version runs offline and works in NDA-compliant environments without cloud uploads.
Who It’s For
Motion designers creating social media content, email campaigns, or web animations. Video editors who need quick previews or client deliverables. Studios handling multiple format exports for different platforms. Anyone tired of the “Save for Web” workflow in Photoshop.
Pricing
$39.99 for a single-user license covering the After Effects plugin, desktop app, and web app on macOS and Windows. One-time payment with lifetime support for version 2. Floating server licenses cost extra.
Upgrade pricing from GifGun 1: $10 if purchased after March 1, 2023; $20 if before that date. Log in to your aescripts account to see personalized upgrade pricing. Works on macOS 15+ and Windows 10/11 with After Effects 2021 or later. Apple Silicon native.