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How to Email a GIF

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By Brenna Miles Brenna Miles Writer The University of Phoenix Brenna Miles is a technology writer with a B.A. in Business Management and HR Management. She's been writing about technology for 6+ years. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on March 27, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail

What to Know

Gmail: Copy GIF link > select Compose > Insert Photo icon > Web Address (URL) > paste URL.Outlook: Select New Email > select Pictures icon > Pictures from File > insert downloaded GIF.Yahoo: Select Compose > select GIF icon > insert GIF. This article explains how to send animated GIFs through the Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo Mail platforms.

How to Email a GIF Using Gmail

How to Copy and Paste GIF Link in Gmail

Open Gmail and select Compose. Locate the GIF you want to send on a website.You need the GIF's link to copy into Gmail. Most links are called "GIF link." If you're stuck, look for a button with "Download Link" or "Media" in front of it. Copy the GIF's link. Return to Gmail and select the Insert Photo icon in the bottom toolbar of the new email message. Select Web Address (URL). Paste the GIF link into the field. Gmail shows an animated preview of the image. If everything looks good, select Insert. To resize the GIF, select it and use the blue handles to make it smaller or larger. Enter the email address, subject line, and text of the email, and your GIF is ready to be sent. Although GIFs viewed on the Gmail mobile app are animated, you can't send GIFs using the mobile app.

How to Upload a GIF From Computer in Gmail

Select Insert Photo icon > Upload. Find the GIF file saved to your computer and insert it into the email.

How to Send a GIF Using Outlook

Once Outlook is open, select New Email to start composing. In the top ribbon, select Pictures. Choose Picture from File in the drop-down menu. Locate the GIF on your computer and select Insert to place the GIF file in the body of the email. Enter the sender address, a subject line, and text of the email, and your Outlook email with GIF is ready to send. You can also drag and drop .gif files from your computer into an Outlook email.

How to Email a GIF Using Yahoo Mail

How to Use Yahoo' s GIF Tool

To find a GIF using the Yahoo tool, open Yahoo mail and select Compose to start a new email. In the bottom toolbar, select the GIF icon. Here, you'll find a collection of popular GIFs. You can choose from these GIFs or search for your own using the search field. Once you find the perfect GIF, select it to insert it into your email. Add the sender, subject line, and text, and your GIF email is ready to go.

How to Use Yahoo' s Drag and Drop Feature

Find the GIF you want to use and download it to your computer. Open a new email screen > Drop the GIF into the email's body. GIF not animated? Make sure it's a .gif file. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Add an Image to Your Gmail Signature What Is a GIF? How to Insert a Link Into an Email With Outlook How to Insert a GIF Into Google Slides How to Send a New Email With iPhone Mail App How to Insert Graphical Smileys in Yahoo Mail Messages How to Insert a PDF Into Word How to Reduce GIF File Size for Better Website Performance How to Make a GIF in Photoshop How to Send Email to Undisclosed Recipients From Gmail How to Export Emails From Outlook How to Send a Picture in Gmail How to Post GIFs on Facebook How to Insert an Inline Image in an Outlook Message How to Reply to an Email in Yahoo Mail How to View and Type Emojis on a Computer Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies