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• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Saving GIFs
• Part 2 of 3: Viewing GIFs
• Part 3 of 3: Using a dedicated application

GIF (graphics interchange format) is a graphic format popular on the Internet due to its small image size and animation support. You can easily save images as GIFs to your iPhone (similar to saving images in any other format), but animated GIFs will not play when opened in the Photos app (in which case you need to launch animated GIFs). files differently).

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Saving GIFs

1. 1 Find the GIF you want to save. You can save any GIF file found on the Internet or received by email.
2. 2 Press and hold the GIF you want to save. A menu will open.
3. 3 Click "Save Image". The GIF file will be downloaded and saved in the Camera Roll folder.

Part 2 of 3: Viewing GIFs

1. 1 Launch the Photos app. GIFs can be found in the Camera Roll or All Photos sections of the running application.
2. 2 Click on the GIF to open it, but the animation will not play.
3. 3 Click “Share” and select “Message” or “Mail”. The animation will play if you send the animated GIF to another person.
4. 4 Select the recipient (letters or messages). A screen will open where you can write a message or letter.
   • If you just want to preview the animation, please send a GIF to your address.
5. 5 Send a message / letter. After the message / email has been sent, you will see an animated GIF in your conversation list.

Part 3 of 3: Using a dedicated application

1. 1 Sign in to the App Store. If you regularly work with animated GIFs, you need a more convenient way to view them (instead of sending them to your own address). There are many applications that you can use to view animated GIFs.
2. 2 Find the app that suits your needs. They can be both paid and free. Some of the more popular free apps include:
   • GifPlayer for free
   • GifViewer free
   • Gifty
3. 3 Download and install the app.