Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Graphics Interchange Format (Graphic Exchange Format) or what is known as GIF is an image format in the form of a bitmap so that it produces simple animations. You can send GIFs via WhatsApp. Here’s how to send GIFs on WhatsApp for Android and iPhone or iOS.
GIFs or moving images are simple graphics that often display a variety of emotions such as funny, angry, or sad. A number of GIFs have even become a trend because of their attractive appearance. GIFs can make your conversations more lively.
You can also view trending GIFs on WhatsApp and send them to friends or family. You can also make your own GIFs by relying on creativity.
Here’s how to send GIFs on WhatsApp for Android phones and iPhones.
How to send GIFs on WhatsApp for Android
Screenshot of how to send GIF on WhatsApp for Android phone. Sending GIFs can also be done on iPhone or iOS phones. (Photo: Screenshot of WhatsApp App)- – |
- Open the WhatsApp application on your Android phone
- Then open the ‘Chat’ feature or Chat
- Then click one of your friends or family to send the GIF
- Select the ‘Emoji Face’ icon or Emoji Face
- The GIF feature is to the right of the Emoji feature
- Select the GIF you want to send
- You will see an option to add a caption to the GIF
- Write or just send GIFs without text
- The GIF will be sent directly to the recipient.
You can chat with each other using GIFs.
How to send GIFs on WhatsApp for iPhone
How to send GIFs on WhatsApp for iPhone can be done by opening the WhatsAppa application and creating a Chat or Chat feature (Photo: CNN Indonesia / Hesti Rika)- – |
- Open the WhatsApp application on your iPhone phone
- Open the ‘Chat’ feature or Chat
- Then select one of the friends or family you want to send the GIF to
- Click the ‘+’ icon at the very bottom left of the Chats feature
- Select ‘Photo and Video Library’ or Photo and Video Library.
- Then select the GIF feature in the lower left corner
- Select the GIF you want to send
- You will see options to annotate the GIF or send a GIF without text
- The GIF will be sent directly to the recipient.
You can chat with each other using GIFs that match the conversation.
That’s how to send GIFs on WhatsApp for Android phones and iPhones. Use GIFs properly and wisely to support your conversation.
(din / ptj)
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