How to Send GIFs on Apple Messages
Method 1 of 2:
iOS
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Open Messages. -
Tap a chat. -
Tap the > button. This is to the left of the message text field. -
Tap the Apps. -
Tap the App Menu button. This looks like a grid of four circles and is in the lower left corner of the app window.- You can also swipe left or right to switch between installed apps.
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Tap #images.- You can swipe up or down to scroll through your options.
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Tap a GIF. It will be added to your message field.- You can remove the GIF by tapping the x in the upper right corner of the preview or replace it by tapping another GIF.
- You can only send GIFs one at a time.
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Tap the text field below the GIF. You can use this to enter a caption for the GIF or add a supplementary message. -
Tap Send. This is the up arrow on the right side of the text field.
Method 2 of 2:
Mac
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Download the GIF Keyboard app. -
Open Messages. -
Click a chat. -
Click the GiF menu. This will appear in the upper right of your computer's menu bar. -
Enter a search into the search bar. The results will appear in the menu. -
Drag and drop a GIF from from the menu into your Messages chat. -
Hit ↵ Enter to send.
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