Wondering how to export a GIF from After Effects? The classic route through Photoshop or Media Encoder is slow and fiddly. Here is the one-click way using GifGun.
Why not the default route?
After Effects has no native GIF export, so people render a video and convert it elsewhere — extra steps that break your flow. A dedicated tool does it in place.
Step 1 — Open GifGun
Launch the panel with your composition active.
Step 2 — Set your options
Choose resolution, frame rate, colour count and looping to balance quality and size.
Step 3 — Pick the range
Export the whole comp or just the work area.
Step 4 — Make the GIF
Click once and GifGun renders, optimises and saves your GIF.
The tool for the job
Get GifGun on NexTools and skip the export chain for good.
FAQ
Can I keep GIF file size small?
Yes, lower the colour count and resolution to shrink the file.
Does it loop?
Yes, looping is a built-in option.
