- GIPHY addon is available for the Outlook App, Web, and Gmail web.
- Gboard allows you to insert GIFs directly.
- Use the Emoji button on Gboard to find and insert GIFs.
Method 1. Send GIFs on Gmail
First, we will discuss the Gmail web version and cover the Gmail mobile apps for inserting and sending GIFs. Without further ado, let’s get started.
Step 1: Open Google Chrome, navigate to the Chrome Web Store , and search GIPHY for Gmail on your Computer (Mac or Windows)
Step 2: Click on the Add to Chrome button to install it.
Step 3: Open Gmail, click the Compose button at the top left, and select the message body where you type the email.
Step 4: Since you have already installed the GIPHY extension, it will appear in the Gmail toolbar at the bottom of the compose window.
Step 5: Click on the GIPHY icon and search for GIFs. Select a GIF you want to install and use other Gmail formatting options to compose the perfect email.
Step 6: Compose the rest of the email, fill in the email addresses, and press Send .
Method 2. Send GIFs From Microsoft Outlook for Windows
Outlook has a dedicated store to install required add-ons to send GIFs in an email.
Step 1: Open Outlook on Windows and go to the Home tab
Step 2: Click the More Apps icon at the top and click Get Add-ins .
Step 3: Search for Giphy at the top. Select Add from the following menu to install it.
Step 4: Compose a new email and select the message body. Then, click the three-dot menu at the top right.
Step 5: Scroll down and select GIPHY . Outlook will open a dedicated GIPHY menu where you can search for GIFs.
Step 6: Search and insert a GIF to send in an email.
Once installed on the Outlook app on Windows, the Giphy app will also be available on the Outlook web. The menu is available in the compose option menu.
Method 3. Send GIFs on Outlook and Gmail Mobile Apps
You don’t need to use any add-on to insert GIFs on Gmail or Outlook mobile apps. Gboard – Google’s default Android keyboard already has a dedicated GIF function to search and add them to conversations or emails. iPhone and Android users can download Gboard from the Play Store and App Store , respectively, and set it as the preferred keyboard on their phone.
Step 1: Open Gmail or the Outlook app on iPhone or Android. Both apps use the same interface on iOS and Android.
Step 2: Compose an email and add relevant details; tap on the emoji icon in Gboard.
Step 3: You can add emojis, stickers, and GIFs. Go to the GIF menu, tap on a GIF to copy it, and long-press on the compose window to paste it.
