If you’ve tried to upload a GIF to Instagram before, you may have found the process tricky, tedious, or even impossible.
This article will detail the step-by-step process of uploading a GIF to Instagram.
How to Upload GIFs to Instagram: Why You Need a Workaround
Instagram does not support direct uploads of GIFs. Trying to upload a GIF on Instagram in the traditional upload interface will convert your GIF to a still image—which is not what you want.
There are a number of ways you can get around this. One is to manually convert your GIF to a video file before uploading it. While this is a smart workaround, it could be tricky for some.
The easiest way to upload a GIF to Instagram is by using GIPHY. Here’s a guide for doing so…
How to Upload a GIF to Instagram Using GIPHY
GIPHY takes away the hassle of manually converting your GIFs to videos and offers a one-tap solution to turn your GIFs into MP4 files that you can upload directly to Instagram.
To upload a GIF on Instagram, you’ll need to download the GIPHY app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Download: GIPHY for iOS | Android (Free)
How to Add the GIF to Your Instagram Feed or Story
Once you have the GIPHY app, follow these steps to add a GIF to your Instagram Feed or Story:
Create an account or sign in to your GIPHY account. Navigate to the GIF you want to post on Instagram. You can use the search bar to find GIFs of a particular theme. Tap on the Share (paper plane) icon. Select Instagram in the social sharing selection. This will automatically open Instagram. Choose whether you want to add the GIF as a post to your Feed or as a Story. GIPHY will automatically convert the GIF and you can post it.
You can further express more personality on your Instagram Feed by creating and sharing your own GIFs.
Stand Out by Sharing Your First GIF on Instagram Today
GIFs are all the rage these days and they’re here to stay. With these awesome short clips, you can make your Instagram Feed more entertaining by adding that extra punch.
Plus, you get to stand out from the crowd, as many users are not aware that they can share GIFs on Instagram. Spice up your Instagram feed by uploading a GIF today.
