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How to Send Snapchat GIFs

Delight your friends with animated messages

By Jennifer Allen Jennifer Allen Writer Swansea University, Staffordshire University Jennifer Allen has been writing about technology since 2010. Her work has appeared in Mashable, TechRadar, and many more publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 2, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Snapchat The Ultimate Guide to Snapchat

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To send a GIF in Snapchat, select the camera icon > Sticker > GIF > select GIF > place GIF > Send.Alternatively, you can search for a specific GIF under GIF.You can pinch the GIF to make it bigger or smaller. This article explains how to send Snapchat GIFs. Instructions apply to Snapchat for iPhone and Android devices.

How to Send GIFs on Snapchat

Once you have Snapchat downloaded and installed, follow these steps to send an animated GIF to a friend. Tap the camera icon at the bottom of the screen to take a snap. You need to take a picture or video before you can move on to the next step. Tap the sticker icon on the right-hand side of your image. Tap GIF. You can choose a sticker from this area if you prefer, or you can add typical Snapchat things like the date or temperature. Choose a GIF from the GIPHY section (it may also be called Giphy Trending on some devices). Alternatively, search for your own GIF via the search bar. While searching, tap the clock to look up previously used GIFs, stickers, and emojis. If you no longer want to search for a GIF, tap the document icon in the top-right corner to return to your snap. Drag the GIF around on the screen to where you want to place it. You can pinch the GIF to make it bigger or smaller. Want to remove it? Drag it to the trash can. Tap Send to send the completed image to a friend or post it to your story. 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 Post GIFs on Facebook How to Email a GIF How to Send Someone's Snap Back to Them How to Turn On Snapchat Notifications How to Do a Boomerang on Snapchat How to Upload Saved Photos or Videos to Snapchat How to Get a Snapchat Streak Back How to Send GIFs on iPhone How to Reduce GIF File Size for Better Website Performance How to Send GIFs on Android How to Tweet a GIF on Twitter How to Make a GIF in Photoshop What Is a GIF? The Quick Guide to Snapchat Emoji Meanings What Streaks Are on Snapchat (and What to Know About Them) How to Change Your Cameo on Snapchat 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