How to Add GIFs in Google Slides for Web and iPad

While we could continue to debate whether GIF is pronounced gif or jif, we can all agree that the Gen Z way of communicating is through the Graphics Interchange Format (GIF). GIFs have taken over IM (instant messaging) apps, social media, and even presentation software like Google Slides. Here's how to add GIFs to Google Slides on the web and iPad.

Add GIFs to Google Slides on the web

First, we'll show you how to add a GIF to your Google Slides on the web Then go to the Google Slides iPad app.

Step 1: Open Google Slides On the web, select the presentation you want to edit.

Visit Google Slides

You can also create a presentation from scratch or choose from one of our Built-in Google Slides templates.

Step 2: Locate Slide that you want Add GIF to her.

Step 3: Click Menu "Insert" above.

Step 4: Locate The picture.

Step 5: Locate Download from computer and select GIF site Saved for download.

Don't worry about finding the right GIF for your presentation. You can go to GIPHY Find the perfect GIF to suit your presentation.

You can right click on GIF file and save it as an image (Then download it using the steps above).

You can also click the button "to share" and copy GIF link. Once you've copied the GIF link, follow the steps below to insert it into Google Slides.

Step 6: of Insert menu > Image , Locate By URL.

Step 7: Verify Live GIF Preview and press the . button Insert At the bottom.

You'll see the GIF appear on the presentation slide. Don't worry about how the GIF appears on the slide. We'll discuss GIF editing options in Google Slides later in the post.

Insert a GIF into Google Slides on iPad

Let's understand this. You can't add a GIF via a URL in the Google Slides iPad app. You must have GIF files saved on your iPad to integrate them into your presentation. Let's show you how to download GIFs to your iPad and then insert them into Google Slides.

Step 1: Open safari Or Your favorite browser on iPad.

Step 2: Visit GIPHY On the web and search for GIF file You are looking for.

Step 3: Long press GIF and select an option save photo.

The browser will download GIF file on Photos app on iPadLet's add. GIF To Google Slides.

Step 1: Open Google Slides app on iPad and search for Presentation.

Step 2: Locate شSmell and click on + Icon above.

Step 3: Click on Image and select from pictures.

Locate GIF file From the Photos app and insert it into your presentation.

On iPad, you can only reposition the GIF and add a border around it. Google Slides on the web offers more options for editing GIFs. Let's check out the editing options.

Edit GIFs in Google Slides on the Web

Google Slides offers multiple formatting options to customize the appearance and placement of your GIF in your presentation.

Step 1: Right click on GIF file Listed in Google Slide and select Format options from the context menu.

Step 2: You will see a list of formatting options appear from the right side.

• Size and roundness: You can size and angle the GIF in your presentation slide.
• Location: You can always drag and drop the GIF to a different location or use the position option to move the GIF to a specific position.

• Recolor: Want to apply a filter to your GIF? You can expand the Re-color menu and select a filter to change the appearance of your GIF.
• Modifications: This is more suitable for images in Google Slides. You can adjust the transparency, brightness, and contrast of the added GIF.

The functions of projected shadow and reflection need no explanation.

Level up your presentations

Want to add some fun to a boring presentation? Instead of using generic words like thank you, congratulations, or other terms, you can use a GIF to convey your message effectively. You can also Add an audio clip to Google Slides.

Use the tricks above to add GIFs in Google Slides for the web and iPad and show off your creativity.