Explosion GIF Maker
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Example explosion GIF
How to make an explosion GIF
- Press Choose image and pick a picture.
- Set the number of pieces and the force.
- Set the hold time, which is how long the picture shows before it blows up.
- Press Download GIF.
What the exploding GIF does
The picture holds still. Then a flash goes off in the middle and the picture bursts into triangles. The pieces spin as they fly outward and fall, until the frame is empty. It stays empty for half a second, then the GIF starts again.
Explosion settings
Pieces is how many shards the picture breaks into, from about 20 to 300. Few pieces give big chunks. Many give fine debris.
Force is how hard the pieces are thrown. Low force lets them tumble and drop. High force clears the frame fast.
Hold time runs from 0.2 to 3 seconds. A longer hold gives people time to see the picture before it goes.
Transparent background leaves the space around the pieces see-through. Leave it off to pick a background color.
What to explode
Explode an avatar for a reaction GIF, a logo for an intro or a stream alert, or a screenshot as a punchline.
Tips for an explosion GIF
The GIF is bigger than the picture, because the pieces need room to fly. The picture is scaled down to 288 px on its longest side, and the GIF is up to 480 px.
If the picture has a white background, pick another background color so the pieces stand out. If you upload an animated GIF, only its first frame is used.