Animated GIF images are very popular among users and are used in various platforms such as social networks and messaging applications. Fortunately, it is possible to add GIFs to Instagram stories and you can use them to create more interesting stories. Also, in addition to default gifs, fans can also use custom files on Instagram.
Instagram and many other social networks use the GIPHY service to display and add GIF files.
You have probably heard the name of this service in the past and used its dedicated application or website. In order to put a gif in the Instagram story with the help of the mentioned service, it is enough to go through the following steps:
1. First, enter the Instagram application on your iPhone or Android.
2. Tap the blue “+” icon next to your profile picture in the top corner to go to the story editor. You can also access the new story page by swiping to the right.
3. After selecting the desired image to be placed in the story, you can add other graphic elements to it.
4. Tap on the stickers icon in the top bar.
5. Now, from the displayed options, touch the GIF icon as shown in the image above. You can also click directly on the search bar and search for your desired phrase in the database of the GIPHY service.
6. By going to the dedicated page of gifs, you can find your favorite animated images by searching for keywords. To add a gif to a story, you just need to touch it to add it to the center of the screen. GIPHY service contains a huge collection of gif files and you can have multiple images of any topic.
7. By holding and moving the gif, you can adjust its position in the story. You can also zoom in on GIFs to resize them.
8. After finishing the process of putting a gif in the Instagram story, you can click on the “Your Story” icon in the bottom bar of the screen to share the desired story.
Making custom gifs to put in Instagram stories can be an attractive and practical way to differentiate stories and help businesses to attract the attention of their audience. To do this, you must first create an account on the GIPHY website. Then you can upload your gif files in the database of the mentioned service and select them from the search section of Instagram. Note that only GIFs created by verified Instagram accounts will be displayed.
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