Instagram allows users to share photos and videos instantly, but uploading GIFs isn’t as straightforward as on Facebook or Twitter. If you want to add GIFs to your posts or stories, here are two simple methods to do it.
Method 1: Using the Giphy App to Upload GIFs to Instagram
Giphy provides a vast collection of GIFs and lets you easily share them on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. It converts GIFs into 15-second MP4 videos, which you can save to your camera roll and upload directly to Instagram.
Giphy can be slow, so if you need a faster option, consider using a different video trimming tool. Here’s how to upload a GIF using Giphy:
- Download the Giphy app and allow camera access.
- Search for a GIF or create one from scratch.
- Tap the Instagram share button to convert it into a video.
- Open Instagram and post the saved video.
Method 2: Convert GIF to Video
Instagram allows users to post 15-second videos, making GIF-to-video conversion a simple workaround. Here’s how to do it using Filmora:
- Download and install Filmora on your PC or Mac.
- Open the app and select “Full Mode.”
- Import your GIF and edit it if needed (add text, music, adjust brightness, etc.).
- Export as MP4 to convert it into a video.
- Upload the video to Instagram from your gallery.
This method ensures smooth GIF sharing on Instagram.
To Conclude Uploading GIFs to Instagram
Now you know how to post GIFs on Instagram. If you have other thoughts on how you can upload a GIF to Instagram, leave us a comment and let us know!
2 Comments
I prefer to upload gif to Instagram over uploading videos. The looping feature is what makes it so special.
Giphy app has no sharing options.