How to Make a GIF on Android

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    You can use a GIF just as you would a sticker or emoji — to emphasize your emotions. Similar to stickers and emojis, GIFs are available on almost all social media platforms. While you can use GIFs pre-stored on an app, you can easily make custom GIFs on your Android too. 

    You can share these custom GIFs with other apps as well. Android offers multiple ways to turn a photo or video into a GIF. You can use either just your phone or the Giphy app. Let’s talk about how you can use your Android to make a GIF.

    How to Make a GIF on Android

    Several models and brands of phones offer the option of creating a GIF right on your phone. While the most common and easy way is to use the GIPHY, you can also use existing images and videos from your phone. 

    Through Gallery

    You can use images and videos already saved on your Android to create a GIF. You can select multiple pictures. A GIF will move through these multiple pictures to create a continuous movement. 

    To create a GIF from your gallery, follow these steps.

    Using Images

    1. Go to your Gallery app.
    2. Long press to select the photos you want.
    3. Click on the More option.
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    4. Click on Create.
    5. Click on GIF.
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    6. You can edit the GIF and click on Save to save it.

    Using Videos

    1. Go to your Gallery app.
    2. Play the video you want to turn into a GIF.
    3. When the video starts, touch the screen to reveal the GIF Button in the top-right corner of your screen.
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    4. In the editor that opens, drag the sliders to select the part of the video you want.
    5. In some Androids, you can also set the playback rate.
    6. Select Save to save the GIF.

    Through Camera App

    If your Camera can take burst shots, you can create a GIF directly from it. If it can take burst photos, follow these steps to create a GIF.

    1. Go to your Camera app.
    2. Click on Settings.
    3. In the menu that opens up, click on Swipe Shutter.
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    4. Tap Create GIF.
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    5. Exit the menu to get back to your Camera.
    6. Press on your shutter button to start a clip for your GIF and release it when you capture your clip.

    Note: The exact steps might vary according to the model of your phone and your software.

    Through WhatsApp

    WhatsApp has a built-in feature that you can use to create a GIF. You can then share this GIF directly to a chat on the app. Note that you can only use a clip less than or equal to six seconds with this method. To create a GIF in WhatsApp, follow these easy steps.

    1. Go to WhatsApp and open a chat.
    2. Click on the paperclip icon.
    3. Go to Gallery.
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    4. Select the video you want to turn into a GIF.
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    5. Drag the sliders and select up to six seconds and select the part of the video you want.
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    6. Click the GIF button.
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    7. Press the Send button to share the GIF to the conversation.

    Note: You can only create a GIF for up to 6 seconds using this method. 

    Through GIPHY

    GIPHY is an app designed specifically to create and share GIFs. You can download the app from the play store. You can also create a GIF using their website. But first, you need to Sign up. You will have to allow camera access when you open the app for the first time on a mobile device.

    After you sign up, follow these steps to create your own GIF.

    On PC

    1. Visit Giphy.com from your browser.
    2. Log in to your account.
    3. Click on + from the top of the screen.
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    4. Click on Take A Photo or Video Or the Upload From Camera Roll option.
    5. You can also click on Paste An Image Or Video URL to select an existing image or video on the internet.
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    6. Select your file.
    7. With the help of the sliders, set your Duration.
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    8. Click on Next.
    9. You can add text, and stickers or change filters in this window.
    10. Click on Next.
    11. You can add a source URL and Tags to your GIF.
    12. Click on Save GIF to save it to your device. You will also have the option to Upload To Giphy. 
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    On Mobile

    1. Press the + icon on the top right corner 
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    2. Press the Record Button in the middle to record a new clip. OR tap the picture icon on the bottom left to use an existing clip.
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    3. You will then have the option to edit your GIF. 
    4. Click the arrow icon on the bottom right when you’re done. 
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    5. Press Save GIF and choose to save it as a video or a GIF. You will also be able to share it directly with other apps. 
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