About GFYty

GFYty (gfyty.com) is a small independent blog about making and using animated GIFs: how to create clean loops, how to caption and customise them, how brands use them on social media, and how GIFs compare with newer animation formats.

Not affiliated with Gfycat. GFYty is an independent editorial website. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Gfycat (a GIF hosting service that has shut down), its former owners, or any other GIF platform. GFYty does not host, upload or convert GIFs.

What we write about

Creation: the art and science of creating good GIFs and adding text, captions and filters.
Use: social media GIF strategy.
Formats and industry: the technologies replacing the GIF and how GIF platforms make money.

Who it is for

Content creators, social media managers, developers and hobbyists who make or publish short animations.

What we are not

We are not a hosting service, we have no API or user accounts, and we do not sell creative services. See our disclaimer.

How the site is funded

The site may display advertising served by Google AdSense. Advertisers do not influence what we write.

Questions, corrections or topic ideas are welcome through the contact page.