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Officially, the acronym “GIF” stands for Graphics Interchange Format and is a way to store short animations as a series of photos in a single file. Unofficially, a GIF is a way to share your funny, snarky, or sarcastic side with your friends by using clever animations that capture moments and moods like no other. Did you know that you can share your favorite GIFs on Instagram posts and Stories — and send them as DMs? Here’s how to post a GIF on Instagram to make it way
more fun. Although the process isn’t totally seamless, you can absolutely share your favorite GIFs on Instagram with just a few extra steps. This can be accomplished by using GIPHY, which is currently the largest collection of GIFs in the world, or by saving your GIF as a video before uploading it. How to upload a GIF to your Instagram feedLet’s take a look at your options for adding a GIF to Instagram. Both require an extra step or two, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a breeze! How to post a GIF on Instagram using GIPHYGIPHY is a treasure trove of fun GIFs, so if you don’t already have the GIPHY app installed on your iPhone, take care of that ASAP. Once you’ve got GIPHY downloaded, here are the steps you need to take to post a GIF to Instagram.
Upload your own GIF as a videoTechnically, Instagram doesn’t support GIF files, but you can turn your GIF into a video to easily share it on Instagram. Once you download your GIF onto your phone, you will need a GIF-to-video converter app like GIF Cracker. Then simply follow these instructions:
There are also other GIF-maker apps that let you make GIFs out of photos or videos, so be sure to check those out. How to add a GIF to your Instagram StoryWe’ve covered how to add GIFs to Instagram posts, but what if you want to add a GIF to your Instagram Story? It’s easy to do, and there are several ways to make it happen. Post a GIF to Instagram directly from GIPHYYou can post to your Instagram Stories directly from GIPHY in much the same way you create Instagram posts. Here’s how:
Make a GIF and put it on your Story with BoomerangAnother option is to use Instagram’s Boomerang feature to create a GIF-like animation to share to your Stories. Here’s how:
Add a GIF to your Instagram Story using a stickerYou can also add a little bling to your photo and video Stories by adding a GIF sticker, which provides all kinds of animated GIF stickers from GIPHY. This is probably the easiest and most addictive way to add GIFs to your Instagram Stories:
How to send a GIF on Instagram DMYou’re almost an expert at posting GIFs on Instagram. The last thing we’re going to cover is how to share a GIF as a DM on Instagram because, let’s face it, some GIFs are only meant for your favorite people. Share your favorite GIFs with just a few taps of the screen:
GIFs are a fun way to relate and connect with people, and we’re grateful that they’re so easy to share on Instagram. Now that you know how to do it, your only problem will be finding the perfect GIF to post or send. This was about:
Tara SchatzTravel writer. Photographer. Lover of dogs and the outdoors. How do you put a GIF from your camera roll on Instagram Stories?If you want to add a GIF to Instagram, tap the purple Instagram icon, allow access to your camera roll, and then open Instagram. It will then give you the choice to post to your Feed or to your Instagram Story. This will save the GIF as a 15-second video square on your phone.
Why can't I add a GIF to my Instagram story?Instagram doesn't have native support for . gif files. This means that you can post any content that is in a JPEG or PNG format.
Can you use your own GIF on Instagram story?Branded GIFs
With Giphy you can upload your very own animated GIF to use on your Instagram stories. Firstly, you'll need to open a Giphy account. Simply click the button (Join Giphy) to apply as an artist or brand: Fill in your business information and contact details and submit.
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