How to insert GIF into PowerPoint

Learn how to insert GIFs into a PowerPoint presentation and how to determine the amount of loops in the file

To illustrate your presentations, you can insert GIFs into the file Power point and resize the image within the slide to best fit your desired format and purpose.

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Animated GIFs can be used to visually demonstrate actions, supplement your explanation, and even add humor to your presentation.

How to insert GIF into PowerPoint

GIF files are inserted as images in Microsoft Office applications. To insert GIF into PowerPoint, whether on Windows, macOS or the web version, just insert the file from your computer.

1. Select the slide where you want to place the GIF;
2. click inside Insert > Pictures;
3. Select “Image from file”;
4. Confirm with “Enter”.

You can also use the online search option with Insert > Pictures > Online Pictures and do a search for animated GIFs within the app itself.

To play the GIF, click “Slide Show” in the menu and select “Current Slide.” The GIF doesn’t play in the slideshow from the web version of the app.

How to check the number of GIF plays

GIF files usually play the animation in an infinite loop. But you can set a limited amount of repetitions for your PowerPoint presentations.

For this, use the online editor Ezgif.

1. Login ezgif.com/split;
2. Select “Choose File” or paste the URL of the GIF;
3. Click “Upload”;
4. Below the uploaded GIF, click “Split into frames”;
5. After detailing the GIF, click “Edit Animation”;
6. In “Loop count”, determine the number of plays;
7. Click “Create a GIF”;
8. Select “Save” to download.

You can then insert the edited GIF with a certain number of repetitions into your presentation.

PowerPoint allows you to use different media in your slides. You see too how to insert video in powerpoint AND how to add a pdf to a presentation.

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