{"id":10697,"date":"2022-12-27T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/?p=10697"},"modified":"2025-06-30T07:28:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T11:28:08","slug":"how-to-make-a-gif-on-an-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/design\/how-to-make-a-gif-on-an-iphone","title":{"rendered":"We Tried 3 Methods of Making a GIF on an iPhone, and This is the Best One"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">With the iPhone, you can now easily make a GIF in less than 30 seconds. This is a huge time saver for people who want to create GIFs for their website or blog. There are many different ways to make a GIF on your<a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/design\/best-online-animated-gif-maker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a>iPhone, but not all methods are created equal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">In this article, we will try three different methods of making a <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/create\/gif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">making a GIF<\/a> on your iPhone and tell you which one is the best and why, including a list of pros and cons.&nbsp; Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-at-a-glance\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>At a Glance:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-d0c8e8\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">How To Make a GIF on an iPhone Using a Saved Photo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">How to Create a GIF on an iPhone Using a Shortcut From a Video<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">How To Make a GIF on an iPhone Using the Simplified App \n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Start Creating Today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-how-to-make-a-gif-on-an-iphone-using-a-saved-live-photo\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Make_a_GIF_on_an_iPhone_Using_a_Saved_Live_Photo\"><\/span><strong>How To Make a GIF on an iPhone Using a Saved Live Photo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Your iPhone undoubtedly comes with several apps that make creating seamless and efficient.&nbsp; One of those apps is the iPhone\u2019s Live Photo app.&nbsp; With your Camera and Live Photo app, you can take pictures that can be converted into a few moments of live action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1. Tap on the Photos app on your iPhone to see all your saved photos.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Resized_IMG_2930-1.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1024&amp;w=474\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16807\" style=\"width:148px;height:320px\" title=\"photos app\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">2. Tap on the \u2018Albums\u2019 icon at the bottom of your screen to view all of your albums.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Resized_IMG_2933-1.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1024&amp;w=472\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16809\" style=\"width:148px;height:320px\" title=\"album icon\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">3. Scroll down to Media Types and click on Live Photos to choose the specific photo for your GIF. It will open in its own tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">4. Swipe up on the Live Photo to choose an effect.&nbsp; You can choose Live, Loop, or Bounce.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Resized_IMG_2934-1.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1024&amp;w=474\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16810\" style=\"width:148px;height:320px\" title=\"live photo\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">5. Tap the Send icon to export your completed GIF to send in Messenger, your email, or on your social media.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Resized_IMG_2935-1.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1024&amp;w=474\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16811\" style=\"width:148px;height:320px\" title=\"send icon\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Pros:&nbsp; It\u2019s an app that is already on your phone. It can animate any picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Cons:&nbsp; The frame rate is really low, and it takes up a lot of space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Bonus: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/design\/ai-gif-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 Best AI GIF Generators<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-how-to-create-a-gif-on-an-iphone-using-a-shortcut-from-a-video\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Create_a_GIF_on_an_iPhone_Using_a_Shortcut_From_a_Video\"><\/span><strong>How To Create a GIF on an iPhone Using a Shortcut From a Video<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Similar to creating a GIF in Live Photo, creating GIFs from a shortcut on your iPhone is easy as you don\u2019t have to add any third-party tools.&nbsp; Follow the steps below to create a GIF on your iPhone using a shortcut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1. Go to the Shortcuts app and click the plus sign in the top left-hand corner to start adding parts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Resized_IMG_2943-1.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1024&amp;w=474\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16812\" style=\"width:148px;height:320px\" title=\"all shortcuts\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">2. In the search bar, type in \u201cSelect Photos\u201d and drag it over to the right.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Resized_IMG_2937-1.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1024&amp;w=474\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16813\" style=\"width:148px;height:320px\" title=\"select photos\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">3. Click on \u201cShow More\u201d to go to Include, and remove \u201cImages\u201d and \u201cPhotos\u201d to only display \u201cVideos.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Resized_IMG_2944-1.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1024&amp;w=472\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16814\" style=\"width:148px;height:320px\" title=\"show more\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">4. Go back to the Search bar and search for \u201cTrim Media\u201d and drag it over to the right to connect it to your photo.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Resized_IMG_2940-1.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1024&amp;w=474\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16815\" style=\"width:148px;height:320px\" title=\"trim media\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">5. Go back to the Search bar and search for \u201cMake GIF\u201d and drag it over to the right to connect to both your photo and \u201cTrim Media.\u201d&nbsp; Click on \u201cShow More\u201d and choose the length of your video (the shorter the length, the better the quality).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Resized_IMG_2941-1.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1024&amp;w=474\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16816\" style=\"width:148px;height:320px\" title=\"make gif\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">6. Go back to the Search Bar and add a \u201cQuick Look\u201d and drag it over to the right to connect to the steps above.&nbsp; Click on \u201cShow More\u201d and set it to \u201cFull Screen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Resized_IMG_2942-1.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1024&amp;w=474\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16817\" style=\"width:148px;height:320px\" title=\"quick look\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">7. Click on the three dots at the top to name your GIF and click \u201cPlay\u201d in the top right-hand corner.&nbsp; From there, you can choose your specific video as well as from a plethora of animations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Resized_IMG_2945-1.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1024&amp;w=474\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16818\" style=\"width:148px;height:320px\" title=\"play\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Resized_IMG_2946-1.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1024&amp;w=474\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16819\" style=\"width:148px;height:320px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">8. Finally, click \u201cShare\u201d in the upper right-hand corner to save it to your phone, send it in a message or email, or publish it directly to social media.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Resized_IMG_2947-1.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1024&amp;w=474\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16820\" style=\"width:148px;height:320px\" title=\"share\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Pros:&nbsp; It\u2019s already on your iPhone.&nbsp; It can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imagine.art\/features\/ai-animation-generator\">animate any video<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Cons:&nbsp; There are entirely too many steps.&nbsp; The animations are limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-how-to-create-a-gif-on-an-iphone-using-simplified\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Create_a_GIF_on_an_iPhone_using_Simplified\"><\/span><strong>How To Create a GIF on an iPhone using Simplified<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Simplified is another app you can use to blow your audience away with your wit and charm. You can create GIFs, videos, social media posts, and more. Follow the steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1. Download and open your free Simplified app from the Apple Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">2. Choose a custom GIF template or choose a photo or video from My Assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">3. Mix and match from a plethora of music samples, fonts, visuals, and animations.&nbsp; Find what you want, click on it, and hold it down for a few seconds. You can even optimize the size so that it looks best on mobile devices.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">4. Save it to your iPhone or publish it directly on your preferred social media channels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/Screenshot-2022-10-25-9.48.03-PM.png?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=png&amp;h=505&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16821\" style=\"width:671px;height:331px\" title=\"iphone\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Pros:&nbsp; You can easily install it on your iPhone.&nbsp; There are many GIF templates and animations to choose from that can be added with just a few taps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Cons:&nbsp; With quick installation and ease of use, there are no cons to the Simplified app as it provides a one-stop shop for all your GIFF-ing needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-create-your-gif-today-with-the-simplified-app\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_Your_GIF_Today_with_the_Simplified_App\"><\/span><strong>Create Your GIF Today with the Simplified App<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">GIFs are created pieces that combine photos and videos and make them come alive.&nbsp; The Simplified app provides one simple location to not only <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/create\/gif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create GIFs<\/a> but also social media posts, videos, marketing ads, and more.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-call-to-action stk-block-call-to-action stk-block stk-4ba4460 stk-block-background is-style-default stk--has-background-overlay\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"4ba4460\"><style>.stk-4ba4460 {background-image:url(https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/light-bg.png?auto=format&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1) !important;border-radius:32px !important;overflow:hidden !important;margin-bottom:25px !important;}.stk-4ba4460-container{background-color:#ffffffb3 !important;border-radius:30px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 70px 90px -20px #4849794d !important;}.stk-4ba4460-container:before{background-color:#ffffffb3 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-call-to-action__content stk-content-align stk-4ba4460-column stk-container stk-4ba4460-container\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4ba4460-inner-blocks\"><h3 class=\" wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-2ce6e3\" id=\"h-simplified-is-the-best-method-for-making-a-gif-on-your-iphone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simplified_is_the_best_method_for_making_a_GIF_on_your_iPhone\"><\/span><strong>Simplified is the best method for making a GIF on your iPhone.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-1687486\" data-block-id=\"1687486\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-ghost stk-block stk-949752d\" data-block-id=\"949752d\"><style>.stk-949752d .stk-button{background:#fcb900 !important;border-top-left-radius:8px !important;border-top-right-radius:8px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:8px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:8px !important;}.stk-949752d .stk-button:hover:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-949752d .stk-button:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-949752d .stk-button:before{box-shadow:none !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:#000000 !important;border-top-width:2px !important;border-right-width:2px !important;border-bottom-width:2px !important;border-left-width:2px !important;}.stk-949752d .stk-button__inner-text{color:#000000 !important;font-weight:bold !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/gif-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-text-color has-black-color stk-button__inner-text\">Get Started For Free<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\": \"HowTo\",\"name\": \"How To Create a GIF on an iPhone using Simplified\",\"step\": [{\"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\"position\": \"1\",\"text\": \"Download and open your free Simplified app from the Apple Store.\"},{\"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\"position\": \"2\",\"text\": \"Choose a custom GIF template or choose a photo or video from My Assets.\"},{\"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\"position\": \"3\",\"text\": \"Mix and match from a plethora of music samples, fonts, visuals, and animations.  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