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MatthewLally
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Jun 14, 2025 12:48 PM UTC
Question

Exported animated GIFs have 'muddy' colors.

I use Animate to create animated social media posts.

Then I select "File", then "Export", then "Export Animated GIF..."

Sometimes, not always, the colors in the gif are muddy: yellow comes out as dull brown, blue comes as dull green.

I've tried different things, pulling out complex objects, gradients, etc. but I can't figure it out.

Doesn't happen all the time but it can ruin several hours work.

Thank you!

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    Joseph Labrecque
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    Jun 17, 2025 7:17 PM UTC

    A gif file is limited to 256 colors - anything beyond it it was shart shifting things to compensate. I would suggest being very intentional on a limited, defined pallette for greatest accuracy: 

     



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    MatthewLally
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    Jun 17, 2025 8:06 PM UTC

    Ahhhh! Thank you so much!!  It's very likely I have been using more than 256 colors. I will use your advice. I think you have solved my problem!!

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    Joseph Labrecque
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    Jun 17, 2025 9:53 PM UTC

    Yeah - it's very limited in many ways... but gif continues to be popular despite such limitations! 

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