How to Make a GIF on iPhone and iPad

There are various GIFs available online to use in messaging and comments. But sometimes we want to make GIFs to share with family and friends. Well, you can do this on your iPhone or iPad in a few steps and share them with your loved ones.

In this blog, we will discuss how to make GIFs from photos and videos on iPhone or iPad using the inbuilt tools and also by using third-party tools.

Also check:- How to make GIFs from YouTube video.

Ways to Make GIF on iPhone and iPad:

1. Convert LIVE Photos into GIF

LIVE  photos are 3-second moving images that can be seen in action when we press and hold the photo.  In short, these photos are very short videos and can be used to recall the moment when the photo was clicked.

Note: You  should have iOS 15 or later to make GIFs from a LIVEphoto.

To convert a Live Photo into a GIF follow the steps:-

• If you do not have a LIVE photo, then you can click one LIVEphoto by opening the camera app and then tapping on the live photo icon.

• If you already have a LIVE photo, then open it by navigating to Photos> Album icon

Scroll down to the Media Types section and select Live Photos

• Tap on the arrow next to the live button

• Select Loop or Bounce to convert the live photo into GIF

Loop- The animation will be repeated forever

Bounce- Play the live photo forward and backward repeatedly

2. Use “Convert Burst to GIF” for making GIF from Burst Photos

Interestingly, you can convert your burst photos also into GIFs without adhering to any long process.

Steps to convert burst photos into GIF:-

• Add Cover Burst To GIF shortcut on your device by navigating to Shortcut

• Run Convert Burst to GIF by navigating to the Apple Shortcut app

• You will all the burst photos. Select the one that you want to convert into GIF
• At the top right corner tap on the share button.

• Either save the GIF or share it

3. Use “Video to GIF” to convert a video into GIF

You can also convert the video into GIF. Isn’t that interesting? Let’s get started with the process of converting the Video into GIF:-

• Add the Video to GIF shortcut in the Shortcuts apps & open it.

• You will see the videos in the app. Select the video that you want to convert into GIF. Make sure that the video is short else you will have to trim the video to make a GIF.

• Click on save image and then share it with family and friends.

Well, if you don’t want to use these methods or if you don’t have iOS 15, then you can use a third-party app to do the work for you. Read on to know about them!

4. Apps for making GIF

Apart from making the GIFs from the inbuilt tools of iPhone or iPad, you can also use third-party tools to make your GIFs more appealing. Some great third-party tools are listed below.

Also Read: Best GIF Cutters to To Edit GIF Images (Online/Mobile/Computer)

• GIPHY

GIFY is a great tool to make your GIFs more appealing. This tool is very easy to use and can be used by beginners also.

Follow the steps to make GIF using GIFY:-

Click on the + Create button placed at the top right corner. After this touch and hold the shutter button to record a clip, or you can simply tap on the shutter button to take a pic.

Add effects to your GIF and share it with family and friends via iMessage and WhatsApp and also upload it to GIFFY.

Link to download GIFFY

• GIF Maker: Meme GIF Creator

If you want to master the art of making the GIF, then GIF Maker is the tool for you. It offers a variety of features to make your GIf more attractive. You will get lots of editing tools with effects, filters, and stickers to convert your photos and videos into GIFs.

GIF Maker: Meme GIF Creator is available for free but will have to pay $9.99/month to unlock all features.

Download link for GIF Maker: Meme GIF Creator

• GIF Maker: Video to GIF Maker

This is another great tool for converting your videos into GIFs that fulfill all your expectations. It has a lot of features added to the tool to beautify your GIF and make it more attractive. The best feature of GIF Maker: Video to GIF Maker is you can add more than 100 images to create extraordinary GIFs. This tool is available for free but if you want to enjoy all the features then the cost for using it is $9.99/month.

Download link for GIF Maker: Video to GIF Maker

Conclusion:-

Making GIFs on iPhone and iPad is very easy with the help of some inbuilt tools that we have discussed in the blog. These GIFs are enough to make anyone laugh and spread happiness. Moreover, the third-party tools that we have discussed in the blog are some of the best tools to enhance your creativity and make GIFs more attractive. Use these methods and apps to make GIFs from photos and videos and let us know your experience in the comment section below.