If you’re wondering how to post a GIF on Facebook, you have come to the right place. FB started allowing users to post GIFs very recently. Previously, you had to use third-party sites like Giphy to add GIFs on FB.
Slowly GIFs were added to comments, and now you can add them to your post while you share a video or pictures. This guide will take you through how to post a GIF on Facebook and add a touch of fun to your posts, comments, and stories.
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How To Upload A GIF To Facebook? (iOS and Android)
Before, you could only post GIFs from the desktop, but now mobile users can also post them on FB using the app. Uploading a GIF on a Facebook post is a great idea, as it is funny, and people like to engage with funny posts. Here’s how you can do it:
- Open Facebook App and tap on the ‘What’s on your mind?’ box.
- Tap on GIF and search for the one you want to post.
- Add captions if you want, and tap on the post.
How To Add A GIF On FB comment?
To make things more interesting, you can now even add GIFs to comments. To post a GIF on Facebook comments, all you have to do is:
- First, go to the post you want to comment on.
- Next, tap on the GIF icon and choose the GIF you wish.
- Next, tap on the blue arrow on the right to post the comment.
How To Add A GIF Using FB On Desktop?
It’s nothing different than what you do on your mobile phone. To upload a GIF on Facebook using your desktop, you need to log in to your account and create a post with GIF, then add your emojis and captions and share it on your feed.
How To Upload My Own GIF On Facebook?
Along with the GIFs available on Facebook, you can create them using third-party apps like Canva or Giphy. After making it, you can save it on your desktop or camera roll and then post it on your FB profile or page as a standard post.
The steps to post your GIF on Facebook remain the same for desktop and mobile apps. The only difference is, on mobile, you will save the created GIF in your camera roll, while on desktop, it will be saved in your files and folders.
- Go to Facebook and click the ‘What’s on your mind?’ box.
- Now select Add photo/video and upload your GIF from the folders. (From your gallery/camera roll for mobile)
- Add your caption and click on the post to share the GIF.
How To Post My Own GIF On FB Comment?
- Open the post you want to comment on.
- Next, click on the camera icon in the comments.
- Add your saved GIF from folders. (From your gallery/camera roll for mobile)
- Click on the blue arrow to post the comment.
Many different GIFs are accessible online, but making your original GIFs may increase your engagement and reach as a brand or company. Now that you know how to post a GIF on Facebook.
The only thing left to do is post a funny meme GIF on your FB feed and share it with your friends. Also, don’t forget to comment on the posts on Facebook with GIFs!