How to Insert GIF Images Into PowerPoint: Step-by-Step Guide

This updated guide explains how to Insert GIF Images Into PowerPoint through clear steps, practical examples, and important checks that help prevent common errors.

Note : Instructions in this article apply to PowerPoint 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010; PowerPoint Online and PowerPoint for Office 365.

How to Insert GIF in PowerPoint 2010 or Newer

If you've ever added images to your PowerPoint presentation, you'll quickly get used to the steps needed to add GIFs, just add one to the following:

1. Open PowerPoint and go to the slide where you may need to add GIF.

2. Go to Insert and click Pictures.

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Go to Insert and click Pictures

3. In the Insert Picture dialog box, navigate to the location of the GIF file on your computer, select the file and press Insert. In some versions of PowerPoint, this option may be called Open.

4. Go to Slide Show and select From Current Slide in the Start Slide Show group to create an effect for GIF.

Note : When you present a presentation, the GIF runs automatically.

How to Find GIF Files

If you don't want to use the GIF you've downloaded to your computer, use PowerPoint's online image search feature to locate it.

1. Open PowerPoint and go to the slide where you may need to add GIF.

2. Go to Insert.

3. Select Clip Art in PowerPoint 2010 or Online Pictures in PowerPoint 2013 and above.

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Select Clip Art in PowerPoint 2010 or Online Pictures in PowerPoint 2013 and above

4. Enter an animation or GIF into the search box and press Enter. Narrow down the option by adding a keyword.

5. Check Creative Commons Only to find images that you can legally use in your presentations.

6. Select the GIF you may need to use and press Insert to add it to the slide.

How to Insert GIF in PowerPoint for Mac

Adding a GIF to the Mac version of PowerPoint is almost identical to the Windows version.

1. Open PowerPoint and go to the slide in the presentation where you may need to put the GIF.

2. Go to Insert.

3. Click Pictures and select Picture from File .

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click Pictures and choose Picture from File

4. Navigate to the location of the GIF file on your computer, select the file and press Insert.

5. Go to Slide Show and select Play from Current Slide to see the animation.

When you show the presentation, GIF will run automatically.

Insert GIF Into PowerPoint Online

Although not as powerful as high-end desktop versions, you can still insert GIFs in PowerPoint Online and view animations by starting a slideshow, just like you can do in the desktop version.

1. Log in to your Microsoft Online account and go to PowerPoint.

2. Go to the slide you may need to add the GIF to.

3. Go to Insert> Pictures> This Device . The Insert Picture dialog box will open.

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Go to Insert> Pictures> This Device

4. Choose Choose File , double-click the GIF file from the computer and press Insert.

FAQ

What is the easiest way to Insert GIF Images Into PowerPoint?

Start with the requirements in this guide, then follow each step in order. Check the result after every major change so problems are easier to identify.