Reverse GIF – Play GIFs Backwards
Make any GIF play backwards, or turn it into a smooth boomerang that plays forwards and then backwards. The preview shows the result live – download it in one click.
Drop a GIF to reverse
Drag & drop an animated GIF, choose a file, or send one from your phone.
Tap to pick a GIF from your phone.
Animated or still GIF · Free, no watermark, no sign-up · Your file never leaves your device
How to reverse a GIF
Upload a GIF
Drop the GIF into the box, click “Choose GIF”, or send one from your phone with the QR code.
Choose a direction
Reverse plays the GIF backwards. Boomerang plays it forwards and then backwards for a seamless ping-pong loop.
Download
Click “Reverse GIF” and download the result.
Reverse GIF features
Play backwards
Rewind any animation – fun for jumps, splashes, falls and magic tricks.
Boomerang loops
Forwards then backwards in one GIF, so even awkward loops look seamless.
Live preview
The preview already plays in the new direction before you export.
Original timing
Each frame keeps its own delay, so the speed is unchanged.
Runs in your browser
No upload queue and no server – your GIF is edited on your own device, which is fast and private.
No watermark, no account
Clean output you can use anywhere. No logo, no sign-up, no limits.
Phone or computer
Works on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows and Chromebook. Send a GIF from your phone to your computer with a QR code.
Reverse a GIF or make a boomerang
Playing a GIF backwards is an easy way to make everyday clips funny or surreal: water flows up, people un-jump, food reassembles. A boomerang goes one step further and plays the animation forwards and then backwards, which hides the jump at the end of GIFs that do not loop smoothly.
Reverse vs boomerang
- Reverse – same length and file size as the original, played from the last frame to the first.
- Boomerang – about twice as long, and always loops seamlessly. The file is larger, so compress it if you need it smaller.
Starting from a video? The video to GIF converter can reverse or boomerang while it creates the GIF. Want it faster or slower too? Use the GIF speed changer.
More GIF editor tools
You can also add text to a GIF, compress a GIF, crop a GIF, change GIF speed, extract GIF frames, or start from a clip with the video to GIF converter.
Reverse GIF – FAQ
How do I reverse a GIF?
Upload your GIF, keep Direction on “Reverse”, click “Reverse GIF” and download it. The preview shows the reversed animation before you export.
What is a boomerang GIF?
A boomerang plays the animation forwards and then backwards in one continuous loop, like Instagram Boomerang. It makes any GIF loop smoothly.
Does reversing change the GIF speed or quality?
No. Every frame keeps its original delay and is re-encoded with an optimized palette, so speed and quality stay the same.
Why is my boomerang GIF bigger?
A boomerang contains the frames twice (forwards and backwards), so it is roughly twice as long. Use the GIF compressor if you need a smaller file.
Does it keep transparency?
Yes. Transparent GIFs stay transparent.
Is this reverse GIF tool free?
Yes. It is 100% free with no watermark, no sign-up and no daily limit.
Can I reverse a GIF on my phone?
Yes. Open this page in Safari or Chrome on your iPhone or Android phone, tap “Choose GIF”, edit it and tap “Download GIF” or “Share / Save to Photos”. On a computer you can also click “Upload from phone” and scan the QR code to send a GIF from your phone.
Is my GIF uploaded to a server?
No. Your GIF is opened and edited entirely inside your browser, so it never leaves your device. The only exception is the optional “Upload from phone” QR feature: the file you send is held temporarily so your computer can pick it up, then deleted as soon as it is received (anything left over is purged automatically within 24 hours).
Can I reverse a video instead?
Yes – use the video to GIF converter and set Direction to “Reverse” or “Boomerang” while you make the GIF.