Share an animated GIF from Giphy

On desktop (MacOS and Windows) or on Wire for Web:

There are two ways. You can get a GIF from Giphy or choose one from your device:

To have Giphy choose a random GIF:

1. Go into a conversation.
2. Type a key word in English, for example "Hello."
3. Click  .
4. Click on SEND to send the GIF, or TRY ANOTHER to see more GIFs.

Or you can upload a GIF from your computer:

1. Click the name of the conversation where you'd like to share an animated GIF.
2. Drag and drop the GIF.

Or:

1. Click the Picture .
2. Select the GIF file you'd like to share.
3. Click OPEN.

The GIF file size can be up to 5MB.

On mobile devices:

There are two ways. You can get a GIF from Giphy or choose one from your device:

To have Giphy choose a random GIF:

1. Type a key word in English, for example "Hello".
2. Tap the  icon (on Android, this is located in the toolbar).

If you don't like the suggested GIF you can tap TRY ANOTHER  or  to see another suggestion. If no there is no corresponding GIF, a message will be displayed.
Tap SEND once you have chosen your desired GIF.

To choose an animated GIF from your device:

1. In the conversation tap the Camera  icon at the bottom of the conversation.
2. Tap the camera roll preview in the lower left corner to choose a GIF from your device.
3. Tap OK to share.

The GIF file size can be up to 5 MB.