How to create a GIF image from photos on your Galaxy phone

Last Update date : Nov 11. 2021

Your Galaxy phone allows you to easily create GIF images from photos in your photo album. You can make a GIF image from the photos you took or take a GIF image directly with the camera app. Check out the various ways to create GIF images below.

Before you try the recommendations below, be sure to check if your device's software and related apps are updated to the latest version. To update your mobile device's software, follow these steps:

Step 1. Go to Settings > Software update.

Step 2. Tap on Download and install.

Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Create a GIF image from photos in Gallery

Create your own fun GIF images with photos stored in the Gallery app. Unlike videos, GIFs are highly compressed image formats that look like short animations. The basic way to make a GIF is to combine the photos stored in the Gallery app. Follow the steps below to convert multiple photos into one GIF image.

Step 1. Open the Gallery app, and then long press on an image to select multiple photos.

Step 2. Tap the More icon (the three vertical dots).

Step 3. Select Create.

Step 4. Select GIF.

Step 5. Review and edit the created GIF image. When you are ready, tap Save.

Once saved you will be able to view the created GIF image in your Gallery app.

Create a GIF image from a burst shot

Your Galaxy phone's camera provides a featured called the burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, whereby you can capture several photos in quick succession by swiping down on the shutter button. If you make a GIF image from the burst shots taken, it may look like a smoother animation. Follow the steps below to create a GIF image from a burst shot.

Step 1. Open the Gallery app, and then tap the burst shot you want to turn into a GIF.

Step 2. Tap the More icon (the three vertical dots).

Step 3. Select GIF.

Step 4. Review and edit the created GIF image. When you are ready, tap Save.

Step 1. Open the Camera app and ensure you have selected PHOTO as your camera mode.

Step 2. Swipe down on the Shutter button and release the Shutter button when you want the burst shot to end.

take a burst shot

Note: 

  • If you are noticing a GIF is being captured instead of a burst shot, you may need to change the Swipe Shutter Button settings. Simply head into your Camera settings > tap on Swipe Shutter button to > select Take Burst shot.

Create a GIF directly using the Camera app

With simple camera settings you can create GIF images right from the Camera app. Take GIF images from your camera and view them in the Gallery app. Follow the steps below to change the camera settings.

Step 1. Open the Camera app, and then tap the Settings icon in the upper left corner.

Step 2. In the Camera settings menu, tap Swipe Shutter button to.

Step 3. Select Create GIF, and then exit the Camera settings menu.

Step 4. When you are ready to create the GIF, swipe down on the Shutter button and release the Shutter button when you want the GIF to end.

Note: Device screenshots and menu may vary depending on the device model and software version.

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