GIFs have become an important part of our conversations. Whether you're chatting with someone via IM (instant messaging), sharing a tweet, or posting on Facebook, GIFs add an extra touch to the message. Recently, we've seen the increasing use of GIFs in emails. Read on to learn how to send GIFs in Microsoft Outlook and Gmail if you plan to do the same.
You can always download GIF files from the web, save them to a dedicated folder on your computer, and attach the relevant files to an email message. However, this is a time-consuming and not a smooth process. Instead, you can follow the steps below and insert GIFs into Gmail and Outlook without any problems.
Send GIFs on GMAIL
First, we'll talk about the web version of Gmail, then cover the Gmail mobile apps for inserting and sending GIFs. Without further ado, let's get started.
Step 1: Open Google Chrome on the desktop.
Step 2: Go to Chrome Web Store And search in GIPHY About Gmail.
Step 3: Locate Add to Chrome button of Extension Information List.
Step 4: Visit gmail On the web and sign in with your Google Account details.
Step 5: Click Create button in the upper left corner.
Step 6: Add E-mail address For recipient and subject and select Message text.
Step 7: Since you have installed GIPHY extension already , the same thing will appear in Gmail toolbar At the bottom of the creation window.
Step 8: tap on GIPHY icon and search for GIFs.Select GIF image which you want to install and use Gmail formatting options Other to create Perfect email.
Click on send button after Create mail.
Send GIFs from Microsoft Outlook for Windows
Outlook comes with a dedicated store for installing add-ins needed to send GIFs in an email message. Follow these steps.
Step 1: Open Outlook On Windows. Go to Tab Home Page.
Step 2: Locate More apps option above.
Step 3: Click Get Add-ins.
Step 5: Click New Email button At the top to create Email message.
Step 6: Locate Message text. Click Three point list in the upper right corner.
Step 7: Scroll down and select GIPHY will open Outlook Menu GIPHY Dedicated to searching for GIF images.
Step 8: Search and locate GIF file which you want to send in Email message.
You can also play with Outlook's many GIF formatting tools.
GIF format in Outlook
Outlook lets you change the format of the GIF so you can make it more pleasing instead of leaving it in your face.
Step 1: Right click on GIF file in Outlook.
Step 2: Locate Style option.
Step 3: you may Add different frame styles To Gif.
Send GIF files on Outlook Web
After installing the GIPHY add-in in the Outlook app, the same feature will appear on the web version as well. If you're using the web version of Outlook, follow the steps below to insert a GIF into it.
Step 1: Visit Outlook On the web and log in with Microsoft account Your.
Step 2: Locate New message button in the upper left corner.
Step 3: tap on Three point list of Message text.
Step 4: Locate GIPHY add-on.
Step 5: Look for GIF file from the side menu.
Step 6: Click on any GIF file To add it to e-mail.
Click on send button Or Schedule an email message For a later date and time.
Send GIFs on Outlook and Gmail mobile apps
You don't need any add-on to insert GIFs into Gmail or Outlook mobile apps. Gboard, Google's default keyboard on Android, comes with a dedicated GIF search feature to add GIFs to a conversation or email. iPhone and Android users can download Gboard from the App Store and Play Store, respectively, and set it as their preferred keyboard on their phones.
Step 1: Open Gmail app Or Outlook On iPhone or Android. Both apps use the same interface. iOS و Android devices.
Step 2: Type Email message and add the details related to.
Step 3: Click on emoji icon in gboard.
Step 4: you may Add emojis, stickers, and GIFs. go to the GIF List.
Step 5: Click on GIF To copy it.
Step 6: Long press Email area and paste Gif.
Make your emails interesting
Instead of saying a boring thank you note at the end of an email, you can add a GIF and grab the recipient's attention. How do you plan to use GIFs in Outlook or Gmail? Send GIFs in Microsoft Outlook and Gmail and share your scenario in the comments below.
