How to email a GIF

Easily add GIFs to email: Gmail, Yahoo, and Apple Mail Guide

You may easily find or make GIFs and share them via text messages or social media posts. But do you know how to insert a GIF into an email? Here is a step-by-step guide.

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All emails are saved in cloud storage and take up space. Therefore, email providers limit the size of emails and attachments. Therefore, the total size of the attached GIF should not exceed 20-25 MB, depending on the mail service. Keep this in mind when selecting or creating a GIF.

You can attach GIF images to the email body and signature. We will discuss how to create original animated signatures in the next section. Here we will focus on how to send GIFs via Gmail, Yahoo and Apple Mail.

How to send GIFs using Gmail

There are two ways to insert a GIF into Gmail: as a link or as an uploaded file. Let's take a closer look at each method.

Here are a few steps to insert a GIF as a link to Gmail:

1. Find the animated image you want to email. Copy its URL. If your GIF source is GIPHY, you will easily find the Copy URL button next to each image when you hover over it.
2. Open Gmail and click "Compose".
3. In the Edit window, find the photo icon (insert the photo) and click it.
4. In the window that opens, click "Web Page Address" (URL) and paste the copy URL of the GIF into it. Click "Insert".
5. Continue to edit the email and click "Send" when you are finished.

Now, let's look at the second approach.

Here is how to add GIFs as files to emails:

1. Note that simple copy and paste may result in static images. So the first step is to drag your favorite GIF onto your desktop, or right-click it and select Save as Image.
2. Then, open Gmail and click "Compose". The edit window will appear.
3. Drag and drop your GIF file into the window.
4. Click "Send".

How to Send GIFs with Apple Mail

The operation process of Apple Mail is very similar.

Here is how to insert a GIF into an email:

1. Open Apple Mail and click the "Compose New Mail" icon at the top of the window.
2. Then, just drag and drop the GIF you want to email into it.
3. Send an email.

How to use Yahoo to send GIFs

Sending GIFs with Yahoo is even easier. This is because Yahoo Mail has built-in GIF library and search capabilities. You can directly attach animated images when editing messages without searching or attaching any files.

The operation method is as follows:

1. Open Yahoo and click the Compose button.
2. Click the GIF icon in the bottom toolbar.
3. Use keywords to search for the right image.
4. Once you find your favorite GIF, just click it to insert it into your email. If the GIF is saved on your Mac, you can also drag and drop it into the mail.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated to add GIFs to emails, as any GIF ends up being just a variation of the image file format.

How to add a GIF to an email signature

Signature is the last part of the email. It usually contains your contact details, but you can customize it to your liking, for example, by adding a GIF file. This will make each email more personal and memorable.

Add GIF to your Gmail signature

To add a GIF to your Gmail email signature, follow these simple steps:

1. Open Gmail on your computer and click the gear icon in the upper right corner. Then click "View all settings".
2. In the General tab, find "Signature" (scroll down to find it) and click "Create a new signature".
3. Name your signature. This is required so that you can create and distinguish multiple signatures.
4. Then, in the edit window, click the image icon (insert image).
5. Add the required GIF as a file (upload) or link (URL).
6. After selecting a GIF, don't forget to scroll down and click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the settings page.
7. If you want to select a signature when composing a new email or replying to someone else, click the Signature icon at the bottom of the compose window.

Now you know the answer: "How do you make a GIF my signature?".

Insert GIFs for each email account signature using Apple Mail

Inserting animated images into an Apple Mail signature is as simple as inserting them into the body of a message.

Here is how to add a GIF to an Apple Mail email signature:

1. Open Apple Mail (Find the envelope app icon in the Dock).
2. In the menu bar, click Mail > Settings.
3. In the window that opens, find the Signature tab. You will see a plus sign for adding a new signature. Click on it.
4. In the Signature Edit window, enter the text you want and insert the GIF file (drag from Finder or use Command C , Command V key).

You can now add animation signatures to your email.

Insert GIF signature in Yahoo Mail

Now, we'll show you how to embed GIFs in Yahoo's email signature. Note that the standard Yahoo signature editor does not allow you to insert such files, but there are still solutions.

To display animated images at the bottom of an email, you must first create such signatures in another signature editor. These editors usually require you to enter your name, phone number, website and some images, presumably photos. However, you can insert a GIF instead of a photo. After that, your signature will be available for copying.

What to do next:

1. Open Yahoo Mail and click on the gear icon. Then, click "More Settings".
2. In the left panel, click "Email" and select your email address.
3. Find the Signature Editor and turn on the toggle switch.
4. Insert the animation signature you created.
5. Click "Save". Signatures will now be automatically added to each email.

Additional tip: How to manage your account

What if you have multiple addresses in different mail services? Managing them can be time consuming. Also, you need to get used to different interfaces. There is an easy solution - install Spark Mail email client for Mac.

Why choose Spark? First, the app allows you to connect multiple accounts and manage them from one place. There are also some features that can make your job easier. For example, the built-in AI assistant will help you write emails in the right tone and error-free. Spark also has some tools that are useful for teamwork, such as collaborative email editing.

Another good way to unify all communications is IM. It allows you to read emails from Gmail, Outlook, Facebook, Telegram and dozens of other instant messaging software. So if you are actively communicating with a lot of people and often miss important emails, IM will definitely come in handy.

Another great way to focus on inbox management is Canary Mail. The app allows you to switch multiple accounts and group emails according to your preferences.

However, its outstanding feature is AI assistance. It drafts email replies, summarizes information in long emails, identify tasks and attachments, and more. Additionally, Canary Mail uses end-to-end encryption so you can send confidential information safely without worrying about being hacked.

Create custom GIFs for your emails

The internet is full of GIFs. Maybe you've always wanted to make your own GIF, but don't know how to do it. Try Gifox. It allows you to make GIFs from the screen area or window. This way, you can save your favorite movie clips or short descriptions and email them. With just a few clicks, you have your own new GIF!

With Gifox you can also convert any video to GIF. The method is as follows:

1. Install and open Gifox.
2. Click the Gifox icon in the menu bar.
3. Click the "Upload" button.
4. Select the video you want to use for the GIF.
5. Gifox will automatically convert your videos to GIFs.

We also recommend that you try using Downie and Pulltube to download videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Instagram, Soundcloud, and other popular services. Both applications are very simple. Just paste the video link and start downloading.

If you want to create a GIF from a video call with a friend, try Capto. It will help you record videos in seconds. After that, you can use it as GIF material.

Capto allows you to customize the captured content, whether it is a specific window, browser, or the entire screen. Capto's features include editing the final version of the video, adding audio tracks, cropping or trimming, and adding comments and narration. Overall, it is a versatile tool for all screen capture and editing needs.

Where to find GIFs for Email

If you don't want to create GIFs, you can easily find and download them. You can get GIFs from many different places, but some of the most popular GIF creators include GIPHY, Tenor, and Imgur.

How to Send GIFs and How to Optimize Your Workflow with Setapp

Adding GIFs to your emails can add a unique style and engage your audience. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily learn how to send GIFs and make your email more vibrant.

If you want to create a GIF, we recommend you try Gifox. Other tools mentioned in this article (Spark Mail, IM, Canary Mail, Capto, Pulltube, and Downie) are available for a free trial of seven days with Setapp, a platform with over 240 carefully selected Mac, iOS, and web applications that enable you to work your way: from editing PDFs with Nitro PDF Pro to accelerating your Mac with CleanMyMac X.

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