Animation??

[Dr. Zeppers]

Both of the applications I mentioned are commercial applications, that request you to register them (pay registration fee).

Gif Construction Kit looks like it will continue to run, and just annoy you with some woman asking you to register upon exit (not sure).

Ulead looks like it will stop working after 15 days if not registered/paid for.

Finding applications that create GIF files for free, is not common. Because developers must pay for and license the format to be included in thier products. For example I couldnt get my free copy of PhotoPlus to save a gif file. I cheated however by saving the graphic it made from its Browser Preview function...

Part of why I was asking what everyone else uses, might find a more cost effective option out there.