How to post a GIF on Instagram (Android)

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How to post a GIF on Instagram (Android)
How to post a GIF on Instagram (Android)
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This wikiHow teaches you how to share a-g.webp

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Add GIFs to Stories

Post a on Instagram on Android Step 1
Post a on Instagram on Android Step 1

Step 1. Open Instagram on your Android device

It's the icon of a white camera on a colored background. It is usually found in the app drawer and / or on the home screen.

You can also share a-g.webp" />
Post a on Instagram on Android Step 2
Post a on Instagram on Android Step 2

Step 2. Tap the camera icon

It is located in the upper left corner.

Post a on Instagram on Android Step 3
Post a on Instagram on Android Step 3

Step 3. Create the content of your new story

  • To upload an existing photo or video, swipe up and then tap the image or video.
  • To take a new photo, tap the large white circle at the bottom of the screen.
  • To record a video, touch and hold the large white circle at the bottom of the screen. Lift your finger from the screen when you finish spinning.
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Post a on Instagram on Android Step 4

Step 4. Tap the sticker icon

It is depicted as a square smiley face bent at an angle and is located at the top of the screen.

Post a on Instagram on Android Step 5
Post a on Instagram on Android Step 5

Step 5. Swipe up and tap the-g.webp" />

It is located more or less in the upper left corner of the menu (under the "Music" icon). A screen will open with the words "Search on GIPHY", where the various GIFs in trend are displayed.

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Post a on Instagram on Android Step 6

Step 6. Search for a GIF

You can type a keyword into the search bar at the top of the screen to find a specific-g.webp

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Post a on Instagram on Android Step 7

Step 7. Tap the-g.webp" />

It will then be added to your new story.

Post a on Instagram on Android Step 8
Post a on Instagram on Android Step 8

Step 8. Drag the-g.webp" />
  • To increase the size of the GIF, place two fingers on the screen (on the-g.webp" />
  • To make it smaller, pinch the-g.webp" />
Post a on Instagram on Android Step 9
Post a on Instagram on Android Step 9

Step 9. Tap Your Story

The photo or video will then be added to the story.

Method 2 of 2: Share GIFs from the GIPHY Application

Post a on Instagram on Android Step 10
Post a on Instagram on Android Step 10

Step 1. Download the GIPHY app from the Play Store

That's how:

  • Open the Play Store

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    . It is usually found in the app drawer;

  • Type giphy in the search bar;
  • Touch GIPHY - Animated GIFS Search Engine;
  • Touch Install. You may need to confirm the operation before the download starts.
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Post a on Instagram on Android Step 11

Step 2. Open GIPHY on the device

The icon looks like a colored sheet of paper on a black background. It is usually found in the app drawer.

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Post a on Instagram on Android Step 12

Step 3. Search for the-g.webp" />

You can browse the various categories or use the search bar at the top of the screen.

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Post a on Instagram on Android Step 13

Step 4. Tap the-g.webp" />

You will be shown a larger version of the same.

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Post a on Instagram on Android Step 14

Step 5. Tap the ⋯ icon next to the other sharing icons

It is the last icon in the row below the GIF. Other icons will appear.

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Post a on Instagram on Android Step 15

Step 6. Tap the Instagram icon, which features a white and purple camera

If this is your first time using GIPHY with Instagram, tap "Allow" to authorize the app to access your device's photos and files

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Post a on Instagram on Android Step 16

Step 7. Determine how to share the GIF

Tap the first Instagram icon (labeled "Feed") to create a new post in the feed. Alternatively, tap the second icon (labeled "Stories") to add the-g.webp

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Post a on Instagram on Android Step 17

Step 8. Share the-g.webp" />

If you've decided to add it to a story, read the next step.

  • Cut out the-g.webp" />
  • Tap a filter if you want to use one, then tap "Next".
  • Add a caption. In this section you can enter the description you want to appear in the feed along with the GIF. It is optional.
  • Tap "Share". The-g.webp" />
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Post a on Instagram on Android Step 18

Step 9. Share the-g.webp" />

If you have decided to post the-g.webp

  • By selecting the "Stories" option, the-g.webp" />
  • Add stickers, doodles and texts (all optional) using the buttons at the top of the screen.
  • When you're ready to share the GIF, tap "Your Story" at the bottom of the screen.

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