Why GIFs Are Popular in Design
GIFs are one of the most engaging and widely recognized visual formats, perfect for adding personality and motion to your designs. Our platform integrates the GIPHY library, giving you direct access to millions of animated GIFs without leaving the editor.
How to Add GIFs to Your Design
Accessing the GIPHY Library
You can find the GIPHY widget in:
The Elements section of the Design Editor
The New Layer section in the Design Generator
Simply search for a keyword, browse the results, and choose the GIF that best matches your creative vision. Adding a GIF follows the same placement workflow as images or clipart—just drag and drop onto your canvas.
Editing GIFs in the Design Platform
Adjusting GIF Playback and Style
Once your GIF is added, you can:
Trim the animation to show only the desired portion
Set build-in and build-out effects for smooth transitions
Control playback settings, including:
Show or hide player controls
Enable or disable autoplay
Loop the animation for continuous play
Performance Optimization
For better speed and performance, GIFs from GIPHY are converted to .MP4 format within the platform. This means they behave like videos in the editor but still look and loop like GIFs.
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