Send GIFs via WhatsApp - how it works
If you want to send a GIF file to a chat partner via WhatsApp, this now works without annoying detours. We'll show you how to easily send GIFs with WhatsApp.
Send GIFS with WhatsApp
Since WhatsApp update 2.16.15, iPhone users can send GIFs via WhatsApp. A few weeks later, the function was also released for Android smartphones.
- In iOS, tap the camera icon in the desired chat and select the "GIF" category in the lower left. You can then select the appropriate motif from a huge database of GIFs and send it.
- On Android you will find the GIFs in the emojis. To do this, tap the "GIF" button below the selectable emojis. Tap the magnifying glass icon to search for a suitable GIF.
- WhatsApp works with the Giphy service. In order to get the largest possible selection of GIFs, your search query should be in English instead of German.
- The GIF search is a little more convenient using suitable apps such as Giphy for iOS or GIF Quoutes for Android. Here you can send the GIFs to your friends directly from the app using the share button.
- If the selection is not enough for you, search for the keyword "GIF" in the App Store or Google Play Store. There you will find numerous other apps. With the Giphy GIF Maker you can also create your own GIFs online.
Instructions: Send homemade GIFs with WhatsApp
If you cannot find a suitable GIF for a very special situation or you have a very creative day, you can also create your own GIF from a video. Cut the video
- Open WhatsApp and select the contact you want.
- Tap the camera icon and select the video you want from your phone.
- Set the desired length of the video, it should not be more than 5 seconds. Then tap the "GIF" button at the top right.
- You can also send live photos on your iPhone as a GIF. To do this, hold the live photo with a stronger pressure in the selection and tap "Select as GIF".
