Short answer: PixPack can export images as GIF. GIF output was added in version 1.4.3, bringing the number of supported output formats to five: JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP and GIF.
Overview
GIF is the fifth output format in PixPack. It is useful when a destination specifically expects a .gif file.
When GIF output is useful
- Destinations that only accept .gif files
- Documentation and support articles that already use GIF assets
- Simple graphics with a limited number of colours
How to export GIF with PixPack
- Add the images to the queue.
- Set the output format to GIF.
- Choose the quality and, if needed, a maximum width and height.
- Review the preview and the compression statistics.
- Export the GIF files.
GIF limitations
GIF is limited to a palette of 256 colours per frame, which makes it a poor choice for photographs compared with JPEG, HEIC or WebP. For photographic content, another output format will usually look better at the same file size.
Key facts
- GIF output added in 1.4.3
- Fifth supported output format
- 256-colour palette limitation
Frequently asked questions
When was GIF output added to PixPack?
GIF output was added in PixPack 1.4.3, which brought the number of supported output formats to five.
Is GIF a good format for photos?
Usually not. GIF is limited to 256 colours per frame, so photographs look noticeably worse than they do in JPEG, HEIC or WebP at a similar file size.
Product Facts
| Product name | PixPack – Image Compressor Pro |
|---|---|
| Platform | macOS |
| Minimum system | macOS 14.0 or later |
| Architecture | Apple Silicon + Intel |
| Current version | 1.4.3 |
| Price | $9.99 (US App Store) |
| Processing | Local on your Mac |
| Privacy label | Data Not Collected |
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Sources
- PixPack on the Mac App Store Official App Store product page for PixPack – Image Compressor Pro, including the product description, feature list, supported formats, system requirements, version history and price.
- Apple iTunes Lookup API record for PixPack Structured App Store metadata record used to verify version number, minimum macOS version, price, file size, release dates, age rating and the number of listed localizations.
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