{"id":5876,"date":"2022-07-11T13:24:34","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T13:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=5876"},"modified":"2022-07-11T13:24:34","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T13:24:34","slug":"how-to-post-a-gif-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-gif-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How to Post a GIF on Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6eaefe10a54\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6eaefe10a54\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6eaefe10a54\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-gif-on-instagram\/#How_to_Post_a_GIF_on_Instagram\" title=\"How to Post a GIF on Instagram\">How to Post a GIF on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-gif-on-instagram\/#Using_GIPHY\" title=\"Using GIPHY\">Using GIPHY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-gif-on-instagram\/#Using_FlexClip\" title=\"Using FlexClip\">Using FlexClip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-gif-on-instagram\/#Using_Boomerang\" title=\"Using Boomerang\">Using Boomerang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-gif-on-instagram\/#Using_Instagrams_native_Boomerang_feature\" title=\"Using Instagram&#8217;s native Boomerang feature\">Using Instagram&#8217;s native Boomerang feature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-gif-on-instagram\/#Adding_a_gif_to_a_direct_message\" title=\"Adding a gif to a direct message\">Adding a gif to a direct message<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Post_a_GIF_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How to Post a GIF on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to post a gif on instagram\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/0TaORLG.jpg\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering how to post a GIF on Instagram, you&#8217;re in luck. You can post a looped GIF, which is an animation made with a gif file. To create a looped GIF on Instagram, first you need to download the GIF file to your computer. Once you&#8217;ve done this, you can then upload the GIF to your Instagram feed, story, or other account.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_GIPHY\"><\/span>Using GIPHY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to share a funny gif on Instagram, you can use GIPHY to convert your image into a video. To use this service, simply visit GIPHY and select the &#8220;Share&#8221; button on the details page of any GIF. You can then crop the image, apply effects, or position it on the screen. You can even add text to your GIF video. The resulting video will play in your follower&#8217;s news feed.<\/p>\n<p>There are several reasons to use GIFs for your Instagram posts. They can be funny, shocking, or simply convey a point. They are a quick and easy way to attract followers and convey your brand&#8217;s message. There are two methods to post GIFs on Instagram: with a desktop computer or a smartphone. Using GIPHY is simple and straightforward. Download the GIPHY app from the App Store or Google Play.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_FlexClip\"><\/span>Using FlexClip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to stand out in the social media world, you should consider using a tool like FlexClip. This simple web-based program makes it easy to create videos and GIFs in no time at all. Its templates help you make stand-out videos quickly and easily, and its library of text options and stock videos are extensive. Here are some of the features that make FlexClip an excellent tool for social media marketers.<\/p>\n<p>To use FlexClip, first open your Instagram account. Click the camera icon. Then, click the &#8220;boomerang&#8221; button, which looks like an infinite symbol. After capturing the GIF, you can add captions and stickers. Once you&#8217;ve uploaded the GIF, you can use the same tool to post it to your Instagram story. It also works on Facebook and YouTube.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Boomerang\"><\/span>Using Boomerang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram Stories allow you to post a gif, which is basically a video, on your account. You can add text, drawings, stickers, and other elements to the video. You can also choose to include captions, location, and tags. You can also add a GIF to a video using Boomerang. The app works on all iOS and Android devices.<\/p>\n<p>First, you must download the Boomerang app. Once downloaded, you can use it to create a Boomerang directly through Instagram. You can also upload the video to Facebook, Snapchat, or Tumblr. There is no need to make your video complex &#8211; even the simplest motion can be made into a fascinating Boomerang. If you are not interested in posting it to Instagram, you can use it to share it with friends and family.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Instagrams_native_Boomerang_feature\"><\/span>Using Instagram&#8217;s native Boomerang feature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using Instagram&#8217;s native Boomerang function to post a gif on Instagram is a simple and fun way to share an animated gif with your followers. The Boomerang app is available for iOS and Android devices. The Boomerang feature has a camera that looks just like Instagram&#8217;s camera. With a Boomerang, you can capture moving objects, add text and drawings, and use stickers to add to the experience.<\/p>\n<p>Using the Boomerang feature to post a ffi on Instagram is another way to create animated GIFs. The Boomerang feature can take multiple photos and combine them into a mini Instagram video that plays forward and backward. In a Boomerang, the person capturing the gif can then choose to send the video to their friends via Messanger.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_a_gif_to_a_direct_message\"><\/span>Adding a gif to a direct message<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GIFs are great for Instagram messages, but there is a problem: they can&#8217;t be uploaded directly. Instead, they have to be saved in your camera roll. These files are then sent as images in a direct message, but will not play as a GIF. There are a few workarounds, though. Keep reading to learn how to add a GIF to your Instagram messages.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to sending GIFs in a direct message, users can now embed GIF stickers in their Stories. While this feature is not available on Android and iOS, it is available in the latest update. Users who haven&#8217;t yet upgraded to the latest version of the app will have to use the newest feature. To use GIFs in a direct message, ensure that the recipient has the latest version of the app.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Post a GIF on Instagram If you&#8217;re wondering how to post a GIF on Instagram, you&#8217;re in luck. You can post a looped GIF, which is an animation made with a gif file. To create a looped GIF on Instagram, first you need to download the GIF file to your computer. 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