How To Make A GIF In Picsart

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Sometimes, finding the right words to say can be difficult. Fortunately, when words fail, we can insert an emoji or a GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) into a conversation.

GIFs can be found all over the place, having made their way onto almost every social media platform available. Facebook and Twitter even have their own GIF search. Not only that, but they’ve also been used as marketing tools, with more people in business taking an informal approach as a way of connecting with potential clients.

But how do you make a GIF?

Well, with the help of the picture and video editing app, Picsart, you can be on your way to creating your very own moving picture.

In this article, we’ll take you through all the steps needed to create your very own GIF using any device via Picsart.

Keep on reading to find out more.

How to Make a GIF in Picsart on the iPhone

Say that you took a hilarious picture of your dog. Or maybe your cat did something funny, and you had to snap a photo. No matter the reason, knowing how to make a GIF out of an image can make it even funnier.

If you’re an iPhone user, the first thing you need to do is download the Picsart app if you haven’t already done so. The app is free of charge and can be found in the app store on your iPhone.

Users are given the option of subscribing to a Gold account for $48 a year. However, a version with limited functions is also available for free. You’ll be offered a free trial using the Gold standard version when you first download the app.

Once your Picsart app is downloaded and ready to go, follow these steps towards creating your first GIF:

1. Allow your camera album to synch with the Picsart, then select the picture you wish to edit.
   
2. Once your selected photo is open, you’ll notice a host of icons along the bottom. These are your editing tools.
   
3. Using the tools given to you, edit the photo as needed and click “Apply.”
   
4. Tap “Save” then “Download Photo.” This will automatically save it into your camera roll.
   
5. Head back to the image you’ve edited in Picsart, and you’ll need to edit it again but slightly differently. Repeat the same process as before.
   
6. On the bottom-right corner, tap on the icon that looks like three pages on top of each other. This will allow you to layer the previous edits you have created. Remember to layer the photos on top of each other in the same order that you made them in for flow.
   
7. Once you’ve layered up your photos, tap the recording tool on the top-right of your screen.
   
8. Begin to open and close all of your layers in the sidebar in the order you made them.
   
9. When finished, tap the recording icon again and hit “Export GIF.” You can then click on the GIF to set the speed.
   
10. When you’re satisfied with your GIF, you’ll be able to share it on your chosen platform.
    

How to Make a GIF in Picsart on an Android Device

Once again, you will need to download the Picsart app via your Google Play Store (or any other app store you are using on your Android). Once you’ve done this, the steps are as follows:

1. After opening the app, choose the picture you wish to edit.
   
2. Using the editing tools in the bottom bar, apply a change to your photo and hit “Apply” then “Download Photo.”
   
3. Repeat the process until you have made the necessary number of edits needed for your GIF creation.
   
4. Start layering your edits by clicking on the “Layer” icon in the bottom-right corner.
   
5. When finished, tap the recording icon in the top bar and open and close each layer.
6. Use the recording icon again to stop recording, then tap “Export Gif” on the recording tool.
   
7. Set the speed of your GIF by tapping on it, then share it with the world.
   

How to Make a GIF in Picsart on a PC

The web browser version of Picsart has all the same features available as mobile app versions. The first thing you’ll need to do is head to the official Picsart website. You can sign in using your Facebook or Gmail details. You will then be asked to start a 7-day free trial if you don’t already have an account with them.

Once you’ve successfully logged in to Picsart, you’ll be able to start creating your GIF. Here’s how:

1. Click on “New Project.”
   
2. From the sidebar on the left-hand side, select a photo you wish to edit. If you log in using your Facebook account, the images should synch automatically.
   
3. Your editing tools bar will appear above the photo. Using the tools available, make the relevant changes to your picture.
   
4. Select the same picture from the left-hand sidebar and edit it again, differently this time. Make sure to save each photo that you layer.
   
5. Tap the recording tool, then open and close each layer in the right-hand sidebar.
6. Once finished, tap “Export Gif.” Adjust the speed of your animation and then share.

How to Make a GIF in Picsart on an iPad

Making a GIF on your iPad follows the same steps as your iPhone. The first thing to do is to head to the app store and download the Picsart application. Follow this guide to create your very own moving GIF:

1. Open the photo you wish to edit.
   
2. Using the tools given along the bottom, edit the photo and click “Apply.”
   
3. Tap “Save” then “Download Photo” to save it to your camera roll.
   
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 with the same image to make additional edits for the GIF layers.
   
5. On the bottom-right corner, tap on the “Layer” icon and add the previous edits you have created.
   
6. Once your photos are layered, tap the recording tool on the top-right.
   
7. Proceed to open and close all of your layers in the sidebar in the order in which you made them.
   
8. When finished, tap the recording icon again and hit “Export GIF.” You can then click on the GIF to set the speed.
   
9. If you’re satisfied with your GIF, select “Share” and then choose the platform you wish to use.
   

A (Moving) Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

Picsart is a great editing tool to get you started on creating your very own GIF. However, for those of you who are new to it, it may be a little overwhelming. The good thing about Picsart is that it allows you to test the app out through a 7-day free trial before making any commitments to a monthly subscription. It also gives users the option to hold a free account with fewer tools.

Have you tried making a GIF using Picsart? How did you find the process? We’d love to hear about your experience. Let us know what you think in the comments below.