{"id":855,"date":"2025-11-18T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trumpia.com\/blog\/?p=855"},"modified":"2025-11-18T11:18:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T18:18:25","slug":"how-to-text-a-gif-a-2023-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trumpia.com\/blog\/how-to-text-a-gif-a-2023-update\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Text a GIF &#8211; a 2026 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One of the great things about texting is the capability of communicating beyond words. Animated GIFs are a great way to express emotions and enhance your text messages. In this article, we\u2019ll share updated information on <strong>how to text a GIF<\/strong> on iOS and Android, and explore some of the advantages of using such an increasingly popular format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to Text a GIF on iOS and Android in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>How Do I Text a GIF on iPhone?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add animated GIFs to text messages using the default keyboard feature. These are the steps to send GIFS on the iMessage app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Open the <strong>Messages<\/strong> app.<\/li><li>Start a new conversation or select an existing one.<\/li><li>Tap the <strong>App Drawer<\/strong> icon (the &#8216;A&#8217; symbol) next to the text input field.<\/li><li>Tap the <strong>#images<\/strong> icon to access the built-in GIF library.<\/li><li>Use the search bar to find a specific GIF or browse the trending ones.<\/li><li>Tap the desired GIF to add it to your message.<\/li><li>Press the <strong>Send<\/strong> button.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: If the #images icon is missing, you may need to enable it. Go to <\/em><strong><em>Settings<\/em><\/strong><em> &gt; <\/em><strong><em>General<\/em><\/strong><em> &gt; <\/em><strong><em>Keyboards<\/em><\/strong><em> &gt; <\/em><strong><em>Add New Keyboard<\/em><\/strong><em>, and select <\/em><strong><em>#images<\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"781\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/trumpia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-text-a-gif-iphone-781x1024.jpg\" alt=\"how to text a gif\" class=\"wp-image-857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trumpia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-text-a-gif-iphone-781x1024.jpg 781w, https:\/\/trumpia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-text-a-gif-iphone-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/trumpia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-text-a-gif-iphone-768x1007.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trumpia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-text-a-gif-iphone-1172x1536.jpg 1172w, https:\/\/trumpia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-text-a-gif-iphone.jpg 1284w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>Alternative Way &#8211; Using Third-Party Apps (e.g., GIPHY)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Download the <strong>GIPHY<\/strong> app from the App Store.<\/li><li>Open GIPHY and find the GIF you want to share.<\/li><li>Tap on the GIF, then tap the <strong>Share<\/strong> icon.<\/li><li>Select <strong>Message<\/strong> to insert the GIF into a text message.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose the recipient and press <strong>Send<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>How do I Text a GIF on Android?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are several different ways to text a GIF using Android smartphones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Using the Default Messaging App<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Open your messaging app.<\/li><li>Start a new conversation or open an existing one.<\/li><li>Tap the <strong>emoji<\/strong> icon located near the text input area.<\/li><li>Select the <strong>GIF<\/strong> option to access the GIF library.<\/li><li>Use the search bar to find a specific GIF or browse available categories.<\/li><li>Tap the desired GIF to add it to your message.<\/li><li>Press the <strong>Send<\/strong> button.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4>Using Gboard (Google Keyboard)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Ensure Gboard is set as your default keyboard.<\/li><li>In your messaging app, tap the text input field to bring up Gboard.<\/li><li>Tap the <strong>emoji<\/strong> icon, then select the <strong>GIF<\/strong> tab.<\/li><li>Search for and tap the GIF you want to send.<\/li><li>It will be inserted into your message; press <strong>Send<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4>Using Third-Party Apps (e.g., GIPHY)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Download the <strong>GIPHY<\/strong> app from the Google Play Store.<\/li><li>Open GIPHY and browse or search for a GIF.<\/li><li>Tap on the GIF, then tap the <strong>Share<\/strong> icon.<\/li><li>Choose your preferred messaging app.<\/li><li>Select the recipient and press <strong>Send<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Some messaging apps, like WhatsApp, have integrated GIF search features. WhatsApp, for instance, allows users to search and send GIFs directly within the app, thanks to its integration with GIPHY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"612\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/trumpia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-text-a-gif-android.png\" alt=\"how to text a gif\" class=\"wp-image-856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trumpia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-text-a-gif-android.png 612w, https:\/\/trumpia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/how-to-text-a-gif-android-184x300.png 184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Are GIFs Better Than Videos?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main advantage of animated GIFs over videos is that they fulfill the same purpose but in a much more compressed way. So if the receiver is short of storage in his or her phone, it\u2019ll be much easier to download a GIF than a much heavier video file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, when GIFs are used properly, they can be much easier to understand and follow than a video. They\u2019re also easier to digest and require no sound, like, for example, animated GIFs showing the steps to assemble a certain item.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Texting GIFs for Marketing Purposes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to text GIFs or any other audio-visual content in a more massive way and for marketing reasons, doing it manually can be extremely time-consuming, difficult, and prone to human mistakes. In these cases, the most convenient thing to do is to use an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trumpia.com\/product\/omni-channel\/mms-messaging\">MMS messaging software<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MMS is the acronym for \u2018Multimedia Messaging Service\u2019. 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