Instagram: Post Gif - Here's how
GIFs can also be posted on Instagram. Recently, however, this has no longer been possible. We explain why there are currently disabilities and where the function is hidden.
Post GIF on Instagram
You can usually post a GIF on Instagram as follows:
- First, you need to select a photo or video to post in the Instagram app.
- Then tap on the sticker button in the top center and can then beautify the photo / video.
- One of the functions is called "GIF" - tap on it.
- Now you can enter different search terms for the GIF. If you type in some snow, you can use your video to create snow and thus a winter GIF.
- Alternatively, you can also search for a GIF on the GIF platform Giphy and share it via the Instagram button.
Instagram prohibits GIFs
- Unfortunately, it is currently not possible to post a GIF on Instagram. After users spread racist GIFs from Giphy on Instagram, Instagram took the GIF function offline.
- Giphy apologized for not having previously deleted the racist GIF. It was a GIF with the saying "Nigger crime death counters", which would supposedly count the fatal crimes of African Americans.
- Instagram wants to switch the GIF function back on as soon as the racist GIFs at Giphy have disappeared from all databases.
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