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GIF Image Overlay — Add Image or Logo to GIF Free

Add a logo, watermark, or PNG image on top of any animated GIF. Set position, opacity, and size. No watermark. No account. No re-upload limit.

Step 1

Upload your GIF

Animated GIF only · Max 20 MB · Files deleted within 30 min

Step 2

Upload overlay image

PNG or JPG · Max 5 MB · PNG with transparency supported

How GIF Image Overlay Works

GIF Image Overlay uses ImageMagick’s per-frame compositeImage to stamp your PNG or JPG onto every frame of an animated GIF. The tool coalesces all frames first — resolving any delta-encoded or complex frame-disposal frames into full-canvas frames — then composites the overlay at your chosen position on each frame with the selected opacity and scale. PNG transparency is preserved throughout: only the non-transparent pixels of your overlay image are stamped, so logos and icons with transparent backgrounds composite cleanly onto any GIF. No watermark is added. Files are automatically deleted within 30 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Does the image appear on every frame of the GIF?

Yes. The overlay is composited onto each frame using ImageMagick’s per-frame compositeImage loop. Your logo or watermark appears consistently at the same position and size throughout playback, regardless of how many frames the GIF has.

What image formats can I use as an overlay?

PNG and JPG are supported. PNG is recommended for logos and watermarks because it supports transparency — the transparent areas of your PNG will remain transparent on the GIF. JPG overlays have no transparency and will show their rectangular background.

What file sizes are allowed?

The GIF can be up to 20 MB. The overlay image can be up to 5 MB. GIFs over 5 MB may take 20–40 seconds to process due to per-frame compositing overhead.

What does the “Size” slider control?

Size sets the overlay width as a percentage of the GIF’s width. At 25% (the default), a logo placed on a 400px-wide GIF will be rendered at 100px wide. The overlay height scales proportionally from the original image’s aspect ratio, so it is never stretched or distorted.

What is “Per-frame” mode versus “Static”?

Both modes stamp the overlay at the same position and size on every frame. Per-frame composites the overlay onto each full-canvas frame after coalescing, which is required for GIFs that use delta compression or complex frame-disposal methods. Static is a faster path for simple GIFs. If your output has a flickering or missing overlay on some frames, switch to Per-frame.

Will my GIF have a watermark added by AT USE?

No. Only the image you upload is composited onto the GIF. There is no AT USE watermark or branding added to the output.

Can I add text instead of an image?

For text overlays, use GIF Text Editor — it lets you add captions, meme-style text, and styled overlays with font size, color, and background band controls. GIF Image Overlay is specifically for image (logo, watermark, icon) overlays.

Are my files stored or shared?

No. Both your GIF and overlay image are processed on our servers and automatically deleted within 30 minutes. We never store, share, or use your uploaded files for any other purpose.

How to add an image or logo to a GIF online

  1. Upload your animated GIF — click the GIF upload zone or drag your file in. Maximum 20 MB.

  2. Upload your overlay image — click the image upload zone or drag a PNG or JPG. Maximum 5 MB. PNG with transparent background is supported.

  3. Choose a position from the grid: Top Left, Top Right, Center, Bottom Left, or Bottom Right.

  4. Use the Size slider to set the overlay width as a percentage of the GIF width. Default is 25%.

  5. Adjust the Opacity slider if you want a semi-transparent overlay. Default is 100% (fully opaque).

  6. Choose Placement mode: Static for simple GIFs, Per-frame for GIFs with complex frame-disposal methods.

  7. Click Add Image to GIF and wait for server-side compositing to complete.

  8. Click Download GIF with Image to save your result.

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