GIFs have become an important part of our conversations. Whether you’re chatting with someone via an IM (instant messaging) app, sharing a Tweet, or posting on Facebook, GIFs add an extra touch to the message. Recently, we have seen the increasing use of GIFs in email. Read along to learn how to send GIFs on Outlook and Gmail if you plan to do so.
You can always download GIFs from the web, save them in a dedicated folder on your PC, and attach the relevant images by email. However, it is time consuming and not a smooth process. Instead, you can go through the steps below and insert GIFs into Gmail and Outlook without any problems.
Send GIFs on Gmail
First, we’ll talk about the web version of Gmail, then we’ll cover the Gmail mobile app for inserting and sending GIFs. Without further ado, let’s get started.
Step 1: Open Google Chrome on your desktop.
Step 2: Go to the Chrome Web Store and search for GIPHY for Gmail.
Step 3: Select the Add to Chrome button from the extension info menu.
Step 4: Go to Gmail on the web and sign in with your Google account details.
Step 5: Click the Compose button in the top left corner.
Step 6: Add the recipient’s email address, subject and select the message body.
Step 7: Since you have the GIPHY extension installed, it will appear in the Gmail toolbar at the bottom of the compose window.
Step 8: Click on the GIPHY icon and search for the GIF image. Select the GIF you want to install and use Gmail’s other formatting options to compose the perfect email.
Press the Send button after composing the message.
Send GIFs from Microsoft Outlook for Windows
Outlook comes with a dedicated store for installing the necessary add-ons to send GIFs in email. Follow the steps below.
Step 1: Open Outlook on Windows. Go to the Home tab.
Step 2: Select the More Apps option at the top.
Step 3: Click Get Add-in.
Step 4: Search for Giphy at the top. Select More from the following menu.
Step 5: Click the New Email button at the top to compose an email.
Step 6: Select the message body. Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner.
Step 7: Scroll down and select GIPHY. Outlook will open a dedicated GIPHY menu to search for GIFs.
Step 8: Search and select the GIF you want to send in the email.
You can even play with some of the GIF formatting tools in Outlook.
GIF Format in Outlook
Outlook allows you to change the format of your GIF so that you can make it more pleasing to the eye instead of having it come face to face with you.
Step 1: Right-click the GIF in Outlook.
Step 2: Select the Style option.
Step 3: You can add different frame styles to the GIF image.
Send GIFs on Outlook Web
After you install the GIPHY add-on in the Outlook app, the same extension will appear on the web version as well. If you’re using the web version of Outlook, follow the steps below to insert a GIF into it.
Step 1: Go to Outlook on the web and sign in with your Microsoft account.
Step 2: Select the New Message button in the top left corner.
Step 3: Click the three-dot menu from the message body.
Step 4: Select the GIPHY utility.
Step 5: Search for GIF from the side menu.
Step 6: Click on any GIF to add it to the email.
Press the Send button or schedule the email to be sent to a later date and time.
Send GIFs on Outlook and Gmail mobile apps
You don’t need to use any add-ons to insert GIFs on the Gmail or Outlook mobile apps. Gboard – The default Google keyboard on Android comes with a dedicated GIF function for searching and adding them to chats or emails. Both iPhone and Android users can download Gboard from the App Store and Play Store respectively and set it as their preferred keyboard to use on their phones.
Step 1: Open Gmail or Outlook app on iPhone or Android. Both apps use the same interface on iOS and Android.
Step 2: Compose the email and add the relevant details.
Step 3: Tap the emoji in Gboard.
Step 4: You can add emojis, stickers and GIFs. Go to the GIF menu.
Step 5: Click on a GIF to copy it.
Step 6: Long press on the email notification area and paste the GIF.
Make your emails interesting
Instead of saying a boring thank you at the end of an email, you can add a GIF and grab the recipient’s attention. How do you plan to use GIFs in Outlook or Gmail? Share your script in the comments below.
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