How to Send GIFs on Apple Messages

iOS

1. Open Messages.

2. Tap a chat.

3. Tap the > button. This is to the left of the message text field.

4. Tap the Apps.

5. Tap the App Menu button. This looks like a grid of four circles and is in the lower left corner of the app window.

   1. You can also swipe left or right to switch between installed apps.

6. Tap #images.

   1. You can swipe up or down to scroll through your options.

7. Tap a GIF. It will be added to your message field.

   1. You can remove the GIF by tapping the x in the upper right corner of the preview or replace it by tapping another GIF.
   2. You can only send GIFs one at a time.

8. Tap the text field below the GIF. You can use this to enter a caption for the GIF or add a supplementary message.

9. Tap Send. This is the up arrow on the right side of the text field.