How Do You Post A GIF On Facebook
GIFs have become ingrained in all of our digital interactions, even on Facebook, where users use them to respond to comments and even as their profile image! You’ve come to the correct spot if you’re wondering how to upload a GIF on Facebook. We’ll tell you all you need to know in this guide:
If you read all the way to the end, we’ll show you how to make personalized GIFs for Facebook in minutes. So, let’s get started.
(1) Is there a place on Facebook where you can upload GIFs?
You may share a GIF on Facebook in a variety of ways. GIFs may be used on Facebook in the following ways:
– as a state of being or a mood (on your own Facebook wall),
– to use as your profile photo
In response to a remark or just as a comment
– on your company’s Facebook page,
– as a video for your Facebook cover
Or as a Facebook advertisement
Keep your GIFs under 1 MB in size, if possible, since the lower the file size, the simpler it will be for others to see the GIF even on poor internet connections.
In the next part, we’ll go through how to post GIFs to Facebook step by step.
How do I submit a GIF in a Facebook comment?
Using a GIF in a Facebook remark is a fantastic method to engage with your followers and connect with potential customers. Here’s how to leave a remark with a GIF:
Step1: Go to Facebook and find the discussion, status, or post you want to remark on. Now go to the area next to your profile photo that says “Write a remark.”
Step 2: From the right-hand icon list, choose the GIF icon.
Step3: A pop-up window will appear, displaying different popular GIFs. Simply enter terms into the search box to discover related GIFs, then click on the GIF of your choice. You may also write additional words to go with your GIF in the comment box. That concludes our discussion. Your GIF will be added to the discussion as a comment.
How can you create a GIF for your Facebook profile picture?
You can’t put a GIF straight into your Facebook profile image. Instead, you may use Facebook to put an animated seven-second clip as your profile image, which will loop and display as a GIF. However, you can only do this on Facebook’s mobile app. If you’re using Facebook in the browser, you won’t be able to use an animated clip as your profile image.
To use a video as your profile image, follow these steps:
Step 1: Log in to your Facebook account and choose your profile image from the drop-down menu. You’ll be sent to your Facebook profile page immediately. On your Facebook page, click the camera button next to your profile picture.
Step 2: Choose either “Take New Profile Video” or “Select Profile Video” from the two video choices. The option to “Take New Profile Video” will open your phone’s camera and ask you to record a brief profile video. The choice to “Select Profile Video” will lead you to your picture gallery, where you may choose a video.
Select a video from your picture library using the “Select Profile Picture or Video” option for iOS users.
To be accepted by Facebook, your video must be at least one second length.
Disclaimer: If you can’t locate the option to add a video to your Facebook profile photo, it’s possible that the feature isn’t accessible where you are.
Step 3: You’ll be able to see a preview on your screen after you’ve recorded your video or chosen one from your collection. Tap the “Edit” button to make changes to your profile video.
Note: Any video on Facebook is automatically cut to a 7-second restriction.
Step 4: You have a few options for editing your profile video.
Toggle the speaker icon to mute the video.
– Trim your profile video or pick a different section of your video by dragging the timeline.
– To fit your movie into the circular format of a Facebook profile photo, choose the “Crop” option.
Finally, choose a custom thumbnail by tapping the “Thumbnail” option. If the profile video does not immediately play for certain users (due to their internet and app settings), a strong static thumbnail is recommended.
– When you’re through making changes, press the “Save” icon in the upper right corner of your screen.
Step5: You may make your profile video temporary to post it for a limited time. To do so, go to the preview page’s “Make Temporary” option and pick one of the choices from the menu. To go with your temporary video, add a caption or a message.
Pro Tip: Using temporary videos as your profile image is an excellent method to advertise seasonal sales, promotions, or new announcements on your Facebook page.
Step 6: Does everything seem to be in order? To change your Facebook profile image to an animated video, tap the “Save” button in the upper right corner.
How can you add a GIF to your Facebook status or a company page on Facebook?
While you may use both the mobile app and the internet to post a GIF to your personal Facebook profile, the business page is a little different. Only the native mobile app, not the browser, may be used to post a GIF on your Facebook company page (website)
So, in this article, we’ll show you how to use your phone to post GIFs to a Facebook company or personal page (as your status on your wall).
Step 1: Go to your pages in the Facebook app on your phone. Open the Facebook page where you want to share a GIF and press the “Create a post” option.
Step2: You’ll now be sent to a post page where you may type your thoughts in the “What’s on your mind?” box. Alternatively, “Write something here.” Here you may add whatever text you want to go with your GIF.
Step3: Select the GIF option from the drop-down menu.
Note: If you’re using the desktop (browser) to post a GIF to your personal Facebook wall or status, you’ll find the GIF option under the “more” area (three dots).
Step 4: From the trending choices, choose the GIF of your choosing. Alternatively, you may search for a GIF that matches your mood, emotion, or any other term. To add a GIF to your post, just touch on it.
Step 5: A preview of your post will now appear. To share it, use the “SHARE” button in the upper right corner of your screen.
Step 6: If you’re publishing to a business page, you may enhance your post at this stage by selecting the option in the pop-up, which will improve Facebook interaction. If you don’t want to promote your post, just click the “SHARE” button below to add the GIF to your Facebook profile.
Note that by boosting your Facebook post, you’re effectively turning it into an advertisement. Check out this step-by-step guide to mastering Facebook advertising in 2021 if you want to use them for your company.
There are many GIFs accessible online, but as a brand or a company, developing your own unique GIFs may help you increase interaction and reach significantly! Who knows, maybe your GIFs may inspire the next Salt Bae! Learn how to make your own GIFs in the following section.
BONUS: Make your own Facebook GIFs in minutes.
It’s no surprise that GIFs are a fantastic method to connect with your consumers and audiences, with 5 million GIFs sent daily on Facebook Messenger. It’s simpler than you think to create your own unique GIFs!
Here’s how to do it:
Part1: On in Video, you can make your own scroll-stopping movies for free.
If you haven’t already, create a free In Video account. These Facebook Ad Templates can assist you in getting started with your own Facebook videos. Start with a blank canvas if you want to add text and music to an existing video.
Step 1: Choose “Blank Canvas” and make sure your Facebook videos have a 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio. Now choose “Make a Video.”
Step 2: To add your video to the editor, click on ‘Upload Media.’
Step 3: You may tweak different elements of the movie, such as changing the backdrop to match your brand colors, adding stock pictures, music, and video, and so on. Here’s a short lesson on how to make your movie more personalized for free.
Step 4: When you’re happy with your changes, select “Download & Share,” then “Export.”
Your video will now begin to render, and you will be able to download it once it is complete. When your download is complete, you will get an email notification.
Part 2: Using free online GIF creators, convert your movie to a GIF.
It’s time to convert your video to a GIF after it’s finished. Using this list of free GIF producers, learn how to convert your current video or any other YouTube video into a GIF.
Putting it all together –
The only thing left to do now that you know how to publish a GIF to Facebook is to start posting! Don’t forget to check out GIPHY and Tenor for the latest popular GIFs.
If you liked this article, you should check out this one on how to utilize Facebook groups to create a community and produce leads.
