How to Create a Custom GIF with GIPHY

Create a Custom GIF with GIPHY

You can use the free GIPHY app to curate your GIF collection, but you can also use it to create a GIF from a Live Photo. In the GIPHY editor, there are tools to add text and effects to your GIF.

To get started, open the GIPHY app, and tap the plus sign (+) in the toolbar at the bottom.

If this is the first time you’re using GIPHY, grant the app permission to use the camera.

On the next screen, tap the Photos button in the bottom-right corner.

Select the Live Photo you want to use to create your GIF.

The Live Photo will play in the editor. Use the tools to add any effects or text. You can also tap the Cut icon to trim the GIF.

When you’re done editing the GIF, tap the Next button.

GIPHY gives you the option to upload your GIF to GIPHY, but you don’t have to. Tap “Share GIF.”

You now see two options: “Save Video” and “Save GIF.” Tap “Save Video” to save the edited Live Photo as a video; tap “Save GIF” to save the Live Photo as a GIF to your Camera Roll.