Create gifs on iPhone

Create gifs on iPhone

Option 1: Create gifs from photos

The easiest way to create GIF images on iPhone is to convert regular still photos, Live Photo, or a series of photos using third-party tools. Many third-party applications, online services, and definitely the best solution, quick commands can be used for the task at hand.

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It's important to note here that Live Photo images can be considered gifs by default, despite having a very different container and extension. In particular, this is perfectly illustrated by some social networks like Instagram, which not only successfully recognize these files, but also offer unique features for their processing.

Option 2: Create gifs from a video

Converting an entire video to a gif is much easier, in part due to the greater versatility of the tools and the lack of processing requirements for transitions between frames. For these purposes, it's best to get by with a dedicated quick command that requires no additional software, while it's worth installing standalone applications if a full-fledged video editor is required.

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Many considered GIF video and photo conversion tools are interchangeable due to the availability of corresponding features. This is especially true for the applications that we have covered in the instructions in this section of the article.

Option 3: Create Gifs in GIPHY

When discussing the topic of creating GIF animations, it is impossible not to mention all the GIPHY search platform, which is closely linked to several other services while allowing s to create their own moving images. To create a proper image in the official iOS client, and tap on the top right corner "Create".

GIPHY on the App Store

There are many functions available here and the possibility to integrate other images, leading to the creation of an animated file. We are not going to go into more details about this service, it is better that you familiarize yourself with it.

A very important element is not only the creation, but also the possibility of ing GIF files, whether they are previously published own images or other people's entries from the tape. This is done by opening the image full screen, pressing the button with three vertical dots in the upper right corner and selecting the option "Save to camera roll.".

If you consider this service as a social network, many of the functions offered by Instagram, for example, may not be enough. Also, despite its age, the app does not yet have, nor is it likely to have, an official Russian translation.