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How to Save GIFs on an iPhone

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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 September 11, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email iPhone & iOS Switching from Android

What to Know

Locate or open the GIF you would like to save or share. Tap and hold the image until a menu appears.Select Add to Photos to add the GIF to your Photos library. You can also select Share to send the GIF immediately.In iOS 11 and later, GIFs are animated in the Photos app. In iOS 10, GIFs appear as static images. This article explains how to save a GIF to your iPhone, share it on social media, or text it to others with a messaging app. A GIF is an animated graphic that usually plays on a continuous loop and is one of the most commonly used image formats.

How to Save GIFs on iPhone

To download a GIF to your iPhone: Locate or open the GIF you would like to save or share. Tap and hold the image until a menu appears. Select Add to Photos to add the GIF to your Photos library. (In older versions of iOS, select Save Image.) You can also select Share to send the GIF immediately or choose from a host of other sharing options. In iOS 12 and iOS 11, GIFs are animated in the Photos app. In iOS 10, GIFs appear as a static image.

Where to Find GIFs on an iPhone

There are many places online to find unique GIFs to download to your iPhone or iPad. Do a quick search using Google Image Search, and select GIF from the search parameters. Browse a website like GIPHY or Gfycat. In the Messages app, select the red magnifying glass in the toolbar to search through hundreds of GIFs on your iPhone. 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 Screenshots Became the Default Way to Share and Save Everything How to Post GIFs on Facebook How to Send GIFs on iPhone How to Use Google Lens on iPhone How to Reduce GIF File Size for Better Website Performance How to Make a GIF in Photoshop How to Save a Live Photo as a Video on iPhone How to Access iCloud Photos From Any Apple, Windows, or Android Device What Is a GIF? How to Tweet a GIF on Twitter How to Drop a Pin in Maps on iPhone The History of iOS, from Version 1.0 to 16.0 How to Use the iPhone Camera How to Convert HEIC to JPG on iPhone How to Send Voice Messages on iPhone The 11 Best Free GIF Makers of 2022 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