FileCraft vs EzGIF
EzGIF has been the dominant GIF tool for years, but it uploads all images and videos to servers. FileCraft's MP4 to GIF and GIF optimizer tools run locally using WebAssembly FFmpeg.
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Quick Verdict
EzGIF has more GIF-specific tools. FileCraft wins on privacy and speed for the most common operations: MP4 to GIF and GIF optimization.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | FileCraft | EzGIF |
|---|---|---|
| File Privacy | ✓Never uploaded — 100% local | Uploaded to servers |
| Price | Free forever | Free |
| GIF Tools | MP4 to GIF, GIF optimizer | 10+ GIF tools |
| Works Offline | ✓Yes | No |
| Processing Speed | ✓Local FFmpeg (fast) | Server-dependent |
✓ FileCraft Advantages
- •Files never uploaded to any server
- •Works 100% offline after first load
- •No account or registration required
- •Free forever, no ads
- •WebAssembly-powered near-native speed
+ EzGIF Advantages
- •More GIF tools (resize, split, crop, add text)
- •Video to GIF with trimming
- •GIF to sprite sheet
Privacy Comparison
FileCraft
Files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser using the FileCraft Engine. No server receives your files. Works completely offline after first load.
EzGIF
EzGIF is the go-to GIF tool but uploads every file to its servers in Hungary.