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[Ecomowner]

Anyone know how to fix gif image problem.  Every time I upload a gif onto my shopify store the gif is blurry and losses its sharpness. 

[Promer]

Hi @Ecomowner 

Blurry GIFs on Shopify are usually caused by Shopify’s automatic image compression or uploading a GIF with a resolution that’s too low. Here’s how to fix it:

1. Check the original file size and resolution – Ensure your GIF is at least 800px wide and has a high-quality frame rate (at least 24fps) before uploading.
2. Use an external GIF optimizer – Instead of letting Shopify compress your file, optimize it first using tools like EZGIF.com or Giphy to maintain quality while reducing file size.
3. Upload GIFs in the correct format – Shopify sometimes converts GIFs into static images. To avoid this, try embedding GIFs via custom HTML or using a third-party app like Giphy or LottieFiles for animations.
4. Use a video instead – If your GIF is large and losing quality, consider converting it to an MP4 video and embedding it instead, videos often load faster and stay sharp.

Hope this helps!