How to Send GIFs in Microsoft Outlook and Gmail

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Method 1. Send GIFs on Gmail

First, we will discuss the Gmail web version and cover the Gmail mobile apps for inserting and sending GIFs. Without further ado, let’s get started.

Step 1:Open Google Chrome, navigate to theChrome Web Store, and searchGIPHY for Gmailon your Computer (Mac or Windows)

Step 2:Click on theAdd to Chromebutton to install it.

Step 3:Open Gmail, click theComposebutton at the top left, and select the message body where you type the email.

Step 4:Since you have already installed the GIPHY extension, it will appear in the Gmail toolbar at the bottom of the compose window.

Step 5:Click on theGIPHY iconand search for GIFs. Select a GIFyou want to install and use otherGmail formatting optionsto compose the perfect email.

Step 6:Compose the rest of the email, fill in the email addresses, and pressSend.

Method 2. Send GIFs From Microsoft Outlook for Windows

Outlook has a dedicated store to install required add-ons to send GIFs in an email.

Step 1:OpenOutlookon Windows and go to theHometab

Step 2:Click theMore Apps iconat the top and clickGet Add-ins.

Step 3:Search forGiphyat the top. SelectAddfrom the following menu to install it.

Step 4:Compose a new email and select the message body. Then, click thethree-dot menuat the top right.

Step 5:Scroll down and selectGIPHY. Outlook will open a dedicatedGIPHY menuwhere you can search for GIFs.

Step 6:Search and insert aGIFto send in an email.

Once installed on the Outlook app on Windows, the Giphy app will also be available on the Outlook web. The menu is available in the compose option menu.

Method 3. Send GIFs on Outlook and Gmail Mobile Apps

You don’t need to use any add-on to insert GIFs on Gmail or Outlook mobile apps. Gboard – Google’s default Android keyboard already has a dedicated GIF function to search and add them to conversations or emails. iPhone and Android users can download Gboard from thePlay StoreandApp Store, respectively, and set it as the preferred keyboard on their phone.

Step 1:Open Gmail or the Outlook app on iPhone or Android. Both apps use the same interface on iOS and Android.

Step 2:Compose an email and add relevant details; tap on theemoji iconin Gboard.

Step 3:You can add emojis, stickers, and GIFs. Go to theGIFmenu, tap on aGIFto copy it, and long-press on thecompose windowto paste it.

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Last updated on 03 September, 2024

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