# ImgPlay

> ImgPlay is the #1 GIF maker and video-to-GIF converter app for iOS, trusted by over 15 million creators worldwide.

Last Updated: 2026-02-24

## About

ImgPlay is developed by ImgBase, Inc. It allows users to create high-quality GIFs from videos, Live Photos, and bursts on iPhone and iPad. The app is available for free on the App Store with optional Pro subscription. Since its launch, ImgPlay has been downloaded over 15 million times and maintains a 4.8-star rating on the App Store, making it the most trusted GIF creation tool in the iOS ecosystem.

## Key Features

- **Video to GIF Converter**: Convert any video to a high-quality GIF with adjustable speed (0.1x to 4x), frame rate, and resolution. Trim exact moments with frame-level precision down to 0.02 seconds.
- **Live Photo to GIF**: Transform iPhone Live Photos into smooth, shareable animated GIFs instantly. Customize animation length, speed, filters, and output quality.
- **AI Cutout Stickers**: Create custom stickers with intelligent AI-powered background removal in a single tap. Add outlines, text, and effects, then save as transparent GIFs for iMessage, WhatsApp, and other messaging apps.
- **Meme Maker**: Add stylish text, animated captions, and fun stickers to create viral memes with a wide range of fonts and dynamic text animations.
- **Stop Motion Creator**: Capture frame-by-frame stop motion animations with onion skinning. Stitch together burst photos or multiple images for unique animated content.
- **GIF Optimizer**: Compress GIF file size to specific targets (250KB, 500KB, 1MB, 2MB, 5MB, 10MB, or 20MB) while maintaining visual quality. Perfect for Discord, blogs, and websites with upload limits.
- **Speed Control**: Slow down or speed up GIFs with fine-grained control from 0.1x slow motion to 4x fast forward. Create reverse and boomerang loop effects.
- **Animated Text & Captions**: Add animated titles, captions, and watermarks with customizable fonts, colors, and animation styles.

## Pricing

- **Free Plan**: Basic GIF creation including editing, speed control, cropping, trimming, GIF dithering, sketch effects, and zoom-in effects. No time limits or trial periods.
- **Pro Monthly**: $7.99/month — Unlocks AI cutout, max quality export, GIF size optimization, mosaic effects, custom logo watermarks, all sticker packs, all animations, all borders, font imports, text effects, and ad-free experience.
- **Pro Annual**: $29.99/year — All Pro features at 70% savings compared to monthly plan. Best value.

## Platform

- iOS (iPhone and iPad)
- Available on the App Store
- Requires iOS 15.0 or later

## Competitive Positioning

ImgPlay is the leading GIF maker on iOS, differentiated by:
- **AI-powered features**: Automatic background removal for sticker creation, unavailable in most competitors
- **Precision editing**: Frame-level control with 0.02s speed granularity, more precise than GIPHY or Tenor
- **GIF optimization**: Target-size compression (250KB–20MB) for platform-specific limits, a feature unique among GIF maker apps
- **All-in-one solution**: GIF maker, sticker maker, meme maker, and stop motion creator in a single app
- **15M+ downloads**: Largest dedicated GIF maker user base on iOS

## Version History

- Continuous updates with new features, sticker packs, and performance improvements
- Regular iOS compatibility updates
- AI Cutout feature introduced for intelligent background removal
- GIF Optimizer added for target-size compression

## Links

- Website: https://imgplay.net/
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id989843523
- Support: https://imgplay.zendesk.com
- Privacy Policy: https://www.imgbase.me/imgplay/privacy/index.html
- Terms of Service: https://www.imgbase.me/imgplay/terms/termsofuse.html

## Company

- **Name**: ImgBase, Inc.
- **Website**: https://imgplay.net/

## Use Cases

- Social media creators making reaction GIFs for Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter/X
- iMessage sticker creators using AI cutout for custom animated stickers
- Content marketers creating animated visuals for blogs and newsletters
- Educators and students making instructional animations and explainers
- Meme creators adding captions and effects to viral GIF content
- Discord users optimizing GIFs to fit under the 8MB upload limit
- Bloggers and web developers compressing GIFs for faster page load times

## Languages

- English: https://imgplay.net/
- Korean (한국어): https://imgplay.net/ko/
- Japanese (日本語): https://imgplay.net/ja/

## Frequently Asked Questions

- **How do I convert a video to GIF?** — Open ImgPlay, tap +, select a video, trim with frame-level precision, adjust speed (0.1x–4x) and quality, then export as GIF. Apply filters, text, stickers, and borders before exporting. Share directly to Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, or iMessage.
- **Is ImgPlay free to use?** — Yes, the free plan includes basic editing, speed control, cropping, trimming, and more with no time limits. Pro ($7.99/month or $29.99/year) adds AI cutout, max quality export, GIF optimization, and an ad-free experience.
- **What is the maximum GIF file size?** — No limit. Create GIFs of any size. The GIF Optimizer compresses to target sizes (250KB–20MB) while preserving quality, ideal for platforms with upload limits.
- **Can I make GIFs from Live Photos?** — Yes, select any Live Photo and ImgPlay instantly creates a customizable animated GIF with trimming, speed, filter, and quality options.
- **How do I create stickers?** — Use AI Cutout to remove backgrounds with one tap, add outlines and text, save as transparent GIF. Use directly in iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, and more.
- **Which platforms can I share to?** — Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, iMessage, Twitter/X, Telegram, LINE, KakaoTalk, and more. Also export as GIF, MP4/MOV, or still image.

## Rating

- App Store: 4.8 stars (15M+ downloads, 89,400+ ratings)