Sequence vs side-by-side
Use one after another to build a compilation or a multi-step tutorial: each GIF plays in full before the next begins, so the result is as long as all inputs added together. Use side by side or stacked for comparisons — before/after edits, two takes of the same move, or a product shown from two angles — where viewers should see both at once.
In side-by-side mode, the combined GIF lasts as long as the longest input, and shorter GIFs loop to fill the time. If one GIF is much longer, trim it first, or change its speed so both finish together for a perfect loop.
Keeping the merged GIF manageable
Merging adds frames and pixels, so combined GIFs grow quickly. Resize inputs to similar dimensions beforehand with Resize GIF, and run the result through the GIF compressor if it needs to fit an upload limit. To add a title card between clips, make it as an image — or with Add Text to GIF — and drop it into the list.