Online Document Compression App and Python Code to Compress GIF Files

Develop powerful Python based GIF document compression applications. Archive single and multiple GIF documents into ZIP, RAR and more archiving options via your Python application. Freely compress various documents including GIF files online via app with instant download.

Compress and Optimize GIF Files Online using App

Upload GIF files to compress and optimize.
Choose the Compression Level (Low, Medium or High)
Click the “Compress” button.
Download the compressed GIF file.
View and get the result of compression by checking its size and content quality.

Compress GIF File via Python

Reference APIs within the project directly from PyPI ( Aspose.Imaging )
Load GIF using Image class.
create an object of PngOptions class or relevant format option class.
set the compression level compression_level property within range of 0 to 9.
Call save method and get the compressed GIF file.

Code example in python to compress GIF Files

	from aspose.imaging.fileformats.png import PngColorType
	from aspose.imaging.imageoptions import PngOptions
	from aspose.imaging import ColorPaletteHelper, Image
	import os


	if 'TEMPLATE_DIR' in os.environ:
	templates_folder = os.environ['TEMPLATE_DIR']
	else:
	templates_folder = r"C:\Users\USER\Downloads\templates"

	delete_output = 'SAVE_OUTPUT' not in os.environ


	def compress_png():
	# Input and output file paths
	input_file = os.path.join(templates_folder, "template.png")
	output_file = os.path.join(templates_folder, "compressed_png.png")

	# Load image
	with Image.load(input_file) as image:
	obj_init = PngOptions()

	# Set compression level
	obj_init.compression_level = 9
	obj_init.progressive = True
	obj_init.color_type = PngColorType.INDEXED_COLOR
	obj_init.palette = ColorPaletteHelper.get_close_image_palette(image, 1 << 5)

	# Save compressed image
	image.save(output_file, obj_init)

	if delete_output:
	os.remove(output_file)

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Archive GIF File via Python

Reference API within the project directly from PyPI ( Aspose.ZIP )
Use Archive() of Aspose.ZIP for Python via .NET.
Add as many GIF files as you want to archive using create_entry().
Call save method and get the archived GIF file as ZIP, RAR etc.

Code example in python to archive GIF File

	import aspose.zip as zp

	with zp.Archive() as archive:
	archive.create_entry("entry_name", "input_file")
	archive.save('single_file_into_archive.zip')

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Python code to archive multiple GIF Files

	import aspose.zip as az

	with az.Archive() as archive:
	archive.create_entry("file", "file1")
	archive.create_entry("file2", "file2")

	archive.save('multiple_files_compressed_into_archive.zip')

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Develop GIF File Compression Application using Python

Need to develop python script or utility app to easily compress multiple GIF files? With Aspose.Imaging for Python via .NET, Aspose.ZIP for Python via .NET, child APIs of Aspose.Total for Python via .NET, any python developer can integrate the above API code to program compression and archiving (ZIP, 7Zip, RAR, TAR, GZIP, BZ2, GZIP, LZ, CPIO, XZ, Z, CAB) app across documents. Powerful Python library for document compression supports many popular formats including GIF format.

GIF compression library for Python

There are alternative options to install ‘Aspose.Imaging for Python via .NET’, ‘Aspose.ZIP for Python via .NET’ or ‘Aspose.Total for Python via .NET’ onto your system. Please choose one that resembles your needs and follow the step-by-step instructions:

Install Aspose.Imaging for Python via .NET from PyPI
Or Use the following pip commands pip install aspose-imaging-python-net.
Install Aspose.ZIP for Python via .NET from PyPI
Or Use the following pip commands pip install aspose-zip.

System Requirements

Python 3.5 or later is installed
GCC-6 runtime libraries (or later).
For Python 3.5-3.7: The pymalloc build of Python is needed.

Fore more details please refer to Product Documentation or Aspose.ZIP .

FAQs

Can I use above Python code in my application?
Yes, you are welcome to download this code. One can easily develop a professional solution to compress as well as zip archive GIF file using Python. Use Aspose GIF compression API to develop high-level, platform independent software in Python.
Is this document compression App work only on Windows?
You have the flexibility to initiate document compression from any device, irrespective of the operating system it runs on, whether it be Windows, Linux, Mac OS, or Android. All that's required is a contemporary web browser and an active internet connection.
Is it safe to use the online app to compress multiple GIF documents?
Of course! The output files generated through our service will be securely and automatically removed from our servers within a 24-hour timeframe. As a result, the download links associated with these files will cease to be functional after this period.
What browser should to use App?
You can use any modern web browser like Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, or Safari for online GIF document compression.
How can I compress multiple GIF files?
Start by uploading one or more files you want to compress. You can either drag and drop your GIF files or simply click inside the white area. Afterward, click the 'Compress' button, and our online compression app will quickly process the uploaded files.
How long does it take to compress the GIF files?
This compression application operates quickly, It may take a few seconds to upload the files and compress them.

Explore File Compressor Options with Python

Compress APNG Files (Animated Portable Network Graphics)

Compress BMP Files (Bitmap Image File)

Compress CDR Files (CorelDraw® Graphics Format)

Compress CGM Files (Computer Graphics Metafile)

Compress CHM Files (Compiled HTML Help File)

Compress CMX Files (Corel Metafile Exchange Image)

Compress CSV Files (Comma Seperated Values)

Compress DIB Files (Device Independent Bitmap)

Compress DICOM Files (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine)

Compress DJVU Files (Graphics File Format)

Compress DNG Files (Digital Camera Image Format)

Compress DOC Files (Microsoft Word Binary Format)

Compress DOCM Files (Microsoft Word 2007 Marco File)

Compress DOCX Files (Office 2007+ Word Document)

Compress DOT Files (Microsoft Word Template Files)

Compress DOTM Files (Microsoft Word 2007+ Template File)

Compress DOTX Files (Microsoft Word Template File)

Compress EMF Files (Enhanced Metafile Format)

Compress EMZ Files (Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile)

Compress EPS Files (Encapsulated PostScript)

Compress EPUB Files (Open eBook File)

Compress EXCEL Files (Spreadsheet File Formats)

Compress FODS Files (OpenDocument Flat XML Spreadsheet)

Compress GIF Files (Graphical Interchange Format)

Compress HTML Files (Hyper Text Markup Language)

Compress IMAGE Files (Image Files)

Compress JPEG Files (Joint Photographic Expert Group)

Compress JPG Files

Compress MD Files (Markdown Language)

Compress MHT Files (MIME HTML Archive)

Compress MHTML Files (MIME HTML)

Compress MOBI Files (Open Ebook Format)

Compress ODG Files (OpenDocument Drawing File)

Compress ODP Files (OpenDocument Presentation Format)

Compress ODS Files (OpenDocument Spreadsheet)

Compress ODT Files (OpenDocument Text File Format)

Compress OTP Files (OpenDocument Standard Format)

Compress OTT Files (OpenDocument Template)

Compress PCL Files (Printer Command Language)

Compress PDF Files (Portable Document Format)

Compress PNG Files (Portable Network Graphic)

Compress POT Files (Microsoft PowerPoint Template Files)

Compress POTM Files (Microsoft PowerPoint Template File)

Compress POTX Files (Microsoft PowerPoint Template Presentation)

Compress POWERPOINT Files (Presentation Files)

Compress PPS Files (PowerPoint Slide Show)

Compress PPSM Files (Macro-enabled Slide Show)

Compress PPSX Files (PowerPoint Slide Show)

Compress PPT Files (PowerPoint Presentation)

Compress PPTM Files (Macro-enabled Presentation File)

Compress PPTX Files (Open XML presentation Format)

Compress PS Files (PostScript File)

Compress RTF Files (Rich Text Format)

Compress SVG Files (Scalar Vector Graphics)

Compress SVGZ Files (Compressed Scalable Vector Graphics)

Compress SXC Files (StarOffice Calc Spreadsheet)

Compress TEX Files (LaTeX Document)

Compress TGA Files (Truevision Graphics Adapter)

Compress TIFF Files (Tagged Image File Format)

Compress TSV Files (Tab-separated Values)

Compress TXT Files (Text Document)

Compress WEBP Files (Raster Web Image Format)

Compress WMF Files (Windows Metafile)

Compress WMZ Files (Compressed Windows Metafile)

Compress WORD Files (WordProcessing File Formats)

Compress XLS Files (Microsoft Excel Binary Format)

Compress XLSB Files (Excel Binary Workbook)

Compress XLSM Files (Macro-enabled Spreadsheet)

Compress XLSX Files (Open XML Workbook)

Compress XLT Files (Excel 97 - 2003 Template)

Compress XLTM Files (Excel Macro-Enabled Template)

Compress XLTX Files (Excel Template)

Compress XML Files (XML File)

Compress XPS Files (XML Paper Specifications)

Compress XSLFO Files ()

What is GIF File Format?

format known for its ability to support animations and transparency. Developed by CompuServe in 1987, the GIF format has become ubiquitous on the web and is supported by virtually all web browsers and image editing software.

GIF files use lossless compression, meaning that the image quality is not compromised when the file size is reduced. This makes GIFs ideal for graphics with solid areas of color and sharp edges, such as logos, icons, and simple animations. The compression algorithm reduces the file size by identifying repetitive patterns and encoding them more efficiently.

One of the distinctive features of GIF files is their support for animations. Multiple images, known as frames, can be combined within a single GIF file to create a looping animation. This has made GIFs a popular format for creating short, simple, and often humorous animations that can be easily shared and displayed on websites and social media platforms.

Transparency is another notable feature of GIF files. They support both fully transparent and semi-transparent pixels, allowing images to blend seamlessly with different backgrounds. This transparency feature has made GIFs a common choice for creating logos, icons, and graphics that need to be placed on various backgrounds without a visible border or background color.