Compress GIF Images for Snapchat
Snapchat is designed for vertical, full-screen mobile content. Snaps and Stories display at 1080×1920 and should be optimized for quick loading on mobile networks. Legacy format supporting simple frame-based animations. Limited to 256 colors per frame. Use ImageSmith to compress your GIF images to the ideal file size for Snapchat — target under 5,120KB for optimal performance. Processing is fully browser-based — no server uploads, no privacy risk.
Recommended format
JPEG
Max file size
5,120KB
Dimensions
1080×1920 (9:16 vertical, full screen)
✓Vertical 9:16 format fills the entire Snapchat screen
✓Keep Snaps under 5MB for instant delivery
✓Use bold, high-contrast visuals visible at small phone screen sizes
✓Snapchat overlays text and filters on top — avoid important content at screen edges