How to make a GIF without installing any app

GIFs can be a fun way to share your emotions or thoughts with others online. While most social apps come with their own GIF library, did you know you can create your own? You don't even need to install an app to do so. In this tutorial, we show you how to quickly create a GIF on your desktop or mobile device without adding another app to your collection.

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1.GIPHY

GIPHY is a website that offers free access to a large collection of GIFs. You can easily share them by copying the link, but if you can't find a GIF you like on the site, you can always create your own. You can access GIPHY in your browser, whether you're on a computer or mobile device.

1. Go to website GIPHY in your browser.
2. Click the button "construction" in the upper right corner. Note: You'll need to create an account with GIPHY if you want to create a GIF, but you don't need an account to share GIFs from the platform.
3. Click the button "Choose files" Below the GIF option, you can upload various image and video file types to create your GIF, including JPG, PNG, and MP4. 
4. If you want to create a GIF from images, upload the first image to open the editing screen.
5. Click “Add more photos” Below the picture.
6. Select how long you want each image to play by dragging the slider on the right side of the screen.
7. Click the button “Browse files” To add the rest.
8. Once you've added all the images, you'll see a preview of your GIF. If you're happy with everything, click “Decoration follow-up” To add additional customizations to your creation.
9. From the editing screen, you can add a caption, stickers, and apply a filter. If you're feeling extra creative, start drawing on your GIF. Switch between these options by tapping the buttons in the top right. These additions will be applied to the entire GIF.
10. Once everything looks good to you, press the button. “Continue downloading.”
11. Add your image source and some tags to your GIF, if desired. You can also choose whether your GIF will be public or private. If you don't want to share your creations with others, you can simply save them to your account.
12. Click on “Upload to GIPHY” To create your own GIF.
13. Once you upload your GIF, you can easily share it with others or embed it on your blog.
14. If you uploaded a video, you'll need to follow all the steps above plus one more: you'll need to select the specific portion of the video you want to convert to a GIF. When you're done, tap "Decoration follow-up."

GIPHY is also available as a mobile app (Android | iOS), so if you have enough free space for another app, you can download it. It comes with some additional options, such as Camera filters And the ability to take your photos or shoot videos directly from the app.

2. Imgur

Imgur is a popular meme site that also has a GIF maker. Unlike the previous option, you can only use videos to create GIFs on Imgur. Access the tool via your browser on your computer or mobile device.

1. Open Imgur in your browser.
2. Click on the button New post above.
   
3. Select an option Video to GIF on the right side of the screen.
   
4. Paste the video link. Unfortunately, uploading personal videos directly from your computer isn't an option. However, you can upload the video to your personal YouTube channel and use the link on Imgur.
   
5. On the next screen, select the part of the video you want to convert to a GIF. Use the handles to select the selected portion.
   
6. Click on Create GIF.
7. You can easily share the GIF you created by pressing the button. "sharing".
   
8. If you want to download a GIF to save, tap the three dots in the top right corner and select "to download".
9. A free alternative to Imgur is: Adobe's Express video to GIF converterYou will need to register with an account.

3. Camera and Gallery app on Android

If you prefer to create a GIF on your Android device without downloading an app, you can do so on both Google and Samsung models. Both methods are detailed below.

Gallery app

1. Go to the app exhibition On your Samsung phone.
2. Press and hold Pictures that you want to convert to GIF.
   
3. click on the button "More" At the bottom.
4. Locate "construction".
   
5. Locate Create -> GIF From the options below.
   
6. Review and edit the created GIF. You can trim it or add various enhancements, such as: Add stickers Or draw on it.
   
7. Click on "save" To save your creativity in the gallery app.

Camera application

1. Open an app Camera On your Samsung phone.
2. Click on the iconSettings in the upper left corner.
3. Scroll down until you find the option “Swipe Shutter button to” and press it.
   
4. Click on Create a GIF.
   
5. Go back to the Camera app. To create a GIF, swipe down on the Shutter buttonRelease it when you want to finish the GIF. It will be automatically saved to your Android device.
6. By default, it is set "Fast shutter button" on "Take a burst shot." As it turns out, your Samsung phone can turn your Burst photos into GIFs. Go to the Gallery app to find Burst images.
7. Click on the three dots at the bottom and choose "GIF" from the menu that appears.
   
8. If you take a moving picture on your Samsung device, you can turn it into a GIF as well.
9. Open animated image In the gallery, then tap The three points At the bottom.
   
10. Locate "export" From the options that appear.
11. Click on “GIF”.
    
12. On Pixel devices, there's also the option to take moving photos by long-pressing the shutter button, provided you have the option. Top Shot Enabled.
13. To convert such an image to a GIF, open it on your device and tap The three points in the upper right corner.
14. It will open in Google Photos, which comes preinstalled on Pixel devices. A list of options will appear below the photo. Swipe right until you find the option "export".
    
15. Locate "GIF" of options.
    

4. Bounce effect and shortcuts on iPhone

There are also several options for iPhone users who want to create a GIF without installing an additional app. You can convert photos, Live Photos, and videos to GIFs by following the methods below.

Rebound/Repetition Effect

1. Open an app Pictures on your iPhone.
2. Look for live image – The type of photo that captures a little bit of movement – and open it.
3. In the upper left corner, click on "direct" To view the list With options.
   
4. Select either Bounce Or "Loop" To convert your image to GIF.
5. Your creation will be automatically saved in the Photos apps, if you want to save it in a specific folder, tap on the three dots in the top right corner and select Add to album.
6. If you want to find the GIF later, it's located under the tab. "Animation" in the Photos app.

Shortcuts application

If you don't have the Shortcuts app on your iPhone, you'll need to download it from the App Store.

1. Open an app Shortcuts on your iPhone.
2. Press shortcut “Make GIF” (which is installed with the application).
   
3. Upload a live photo or video to start the process.
4. Click on "It was completed" to finish the process.
   
5. You will find the GIF file in the section "Animation" Within albums in the Photos app.
6. Alternatively, you can get Video to GIF shortcut Convert your videos to GIF files.
7. You can also convert Burst photos to GIFYou will only need to install the relevant shortcut.
   
8. Once you have the shortcut on the panel, click above it and select Burst image concerned
9. The shortcut will convert it. Press "It was completed" to finish the process.
   
10. The shortcut will ask you what you want to do with it: Share it Immediately or Save it In your gallery.
    

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What are some of the best third-party tools for creating GIFs?

answer. If the methods we've outlined here don't yield the results you'd hoped for, you can always turn to third-party apps. However, you may need to free up some space on your device first. Some worthy GIF-making apps you can try (apart from GIPHY – mentioned above) are:

Q2. Can I reconvert my GIF files to video if I delete the original material?

answer. Yes. There are many online converters and apps for this. For example, Canva has a dedicated tool that allows you toQuickly convert GIF to MP4If you created your GIF from photos that you later deleted, unfortunately, you don't have the option to separate them using an online tool. What you can do, however, is take screenshots of the individual images, then crop them.

Q3. Why is my GIF file quality poor?

answer. Some of the GIFs you create may appear pixelated and less colorful than the original video, since the file format has been around since 1987 and uses only 256 colors. GIFs are designed to be efficient, small files, and are best suited for short clips with similar frames.