Gifcurry
Gifcurry is a free, open-source editor for creating and editing GIFs from GIFs or videos, with finished work saved as a GIF or video.
What Gifcurry is
Gifcurry is a free, open-source editor for creating and editing GIFs from GIFs or videos, with finished work saved as a GIF or video. It offers both a graphical interface and a command line interface, so users can choose between visual controls and terminal-based operation. Editing options include cropping, trimming, seeking, changing duration and size, setting FPS, adjusting color count, applying dithering, and importing subtitles. Text overlays can be tailored by font, size, color, placement, outline, rotation, and timing. The project lists Linux and macOS support; its maker says Windows may work but has not tested it. Linux installation options include an AppImage, prebuilt binaries, pacman, or snap, while Mac users can follow the project's readme instructions. Running the editor requires GTK+, GStreamer, FFmpeg, and ImageMagick. The project is licensed under BSD-3-Clause, and its maker suggests uses such as GIFs for documentation, presentations, email, and indie game promotion.
Good
- Edits GIFs and videos, with either format as output.
- Provides graphical and command line interfaces.
- Text overlays offer controls for placement, rotation, and timing.
- Linux users have several installation options.
Watch out
- Windows support has not been tested by its maker.
- Running it requires four listed dependencies.
- Screen recording is not supported.
Who it suits
Gifcurry suits Linux and macOS users who want a free desktop editor for GIFs and video clips. It may also suit people who prefer a command line interface or need configurable text overlays.
Verdict
Gifcurry offers a broad set of GIF editing controls without a listed charge. Check its platform support and dependencies before installing.
Plans and prices
From Gifcurry's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Gifcurry | Free | Open-source video editor; requires GTK+, GStreamer, FFmpeg, and ImageMagick |
The facts
Each one read from Gifcurry's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Dependencies
- The maker lists GTK+, GStreamer, FFmpeg, and ImageMagick as prerequisites for running Gifcurry.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Editing features
- It supports cropping, trimming, seeking, adding text, changing duration and size, setting FPS, adjusting color count, dithering, and importing subtitles.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Inputs and outputs
- It edits GIFs or videos and can save creations as either GIFs or videos.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker gives creating a custom animated emoji for Slack as an example use for Gifcurry.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Interfaces
- Gifcurry provides both a graphical interface and a command line interface.checked 11 Oct 2026
- License
- The GitHub repository identifies the project license as BSD-3-Clause.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Gifcurry is an open-source video editor for making and editing GIFs.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users with bugs, feature requests, or installation problems to the project's issues page.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Text overlays
- Text overlays can be customized with font, size, color, position, outline, rotation, and timing.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- The maker lists creating GIFs for pull requests, README files, presentation slides, email replies, and indie game promotion among possible uses.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2016checked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- The site credits David Lettier and displays a 2018 copyright notice.checked 11 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Linux downloads
- Linux users can get an AppImage or prebuilt binaries, or install via pacman or snap.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Mac installation
- Mac users can follow the installation instructions on the project's readme page.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Platform support
- The maker says Gifcurry works on Linux and Mac and most likely Windows, but says Windows has not been tested.checked 11 Oct 2026
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