Create a Countdown Timer GIF

A countdown GIF is an animated image that displays a ticking timer. Because it's a standard GIF image, it works anywhere images are supported — websites, HTML emails, social media, and more.

Target Length creates a fixed-length animation (e.g. 60 seconds) that loops and can be downloaded as a file. Target Date creates a live timer that always shows the exact time remaining until your chosen date and time — it updates every time the image loads, so it always stays accurate. Target Date images must be embedded via our URL.

Copy the embed code (the <img> tag) and paste it into your email's HTML. Most modern email clients render animated GIFs. For best results, use a Target Date timer so the countdown is always accurate when recipients open the email.

Yes, Countdown GIF is completely free to use. Generate unlimited countdown timers with no account required.

Yes. Choose from several preset styles or use the style builder to set your own background color, text color, and font.

Generated countdown GIFs are stored indefinitely. Your embed link will keep working as long as the service is running, so you can safely use it in evergreen content like email signatures or landing pages.