Compress GIF Images for Webflow
Webflow projects are performance-critical. Unoptimized images are the #1 cause of slow Webflow sites. Pre-compressing images ensures fast load times and high Lighthouse scores. 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 Webflow — target under 4,000KB for optimal performance. Processing is fully browser-based — no server uploads, no privacy risk.
Recommended format
WebP
Max file size
4,000KB
Dimensions
Match CSS display dimensions — use 2× for Retina
✓Webflow supports WebP and AVIF natively — use for best performance
✓Set explicit width/height in Webflow image settings to prevent CLS
✓Use 2× source images (e.g., 1600px for 800px display) for Retina sharpness
✓Enable lazy loading on Webflow images for off-screen content