FAQs
To find the content you're looking for, go to the search bar at the top of the GIPHY homepage and enter your term or set of terms you want to find. If you don't see what you're looking for, add some more specific terms to the end of your search.
How do I search for just GIFs? ›
Search for a specific type of GIF on Google.
To do a general search for gifs, type "gifs" in the search bar and press enter.
How do GIF searches work? ›
Like Google, Giphy works just like any other search engine with algorithms that decide which content to rank the highest in the search results. If you can get your gif content to rank for keywords that are meaningful to your brand, you could earn hundreds of millions of views and impressions.
Can I reverse search a GIF? ›
Google Images
When you searching for a GIF, all information related to the GIF will be listed in the search results. Here's how to reverse search a GIF with Google Images: Click on the camera icon to choose the option Upload an image and hit the Search by image Or directly paste the link of the image in the box.
How do I find a specific GIF on my iPhone? ›
Open the Messages app on your iPhone. at the top of the screen and add a recipient, or select an existing conversation. , tap More, then tap #images. To search for a specific GIF, tap “Find images,” enter a keyword (like “birthday”), then tap Search.
How to google GIF search? ›
How do I search for GIFs on Google? Type Gifs in the search box select images and search. You will get options to choose like Animated, cute, transparent and more. Select.
Why do GIFs not play on Google? ›
If your GIF is not playing in Chrome, you can try several solutions. First, ensure that your browser is up to date and that you have the latest version of Chrome installed. You can also try clearing your browser cache and cookies. You may also need to adjust your browser settings to allow GIFs to play automatically.
How do you find good GIFs? ›
GIPHY. It's the obvious choice, and it's easy to see why. GIPHY came onto the scene in 2013 with an exceedingly clear and simple mission: to be the "Google for GIFs". It's fair to say there's no better place to start your GIF search—they serve up over 10 billion GIFs daily.
Is there a GIF library? ›
Get free GIFs anytime, anywhere
Always be ready to create—download the Canva app on your desktop, iOs, and Android devices, so you can explore the GIPHY library and download free GIFs on-the-go.
What is better than GIFs? ›
Animated PNG is a better choice for artists, due to its higher-quality color palette and transparency support. It not only looks better than GIF, which tends to be pixelated and grainy, but it also has a smaller file size. However, APNG still needs optimization and doesn't have as much support as GIF.
You can filter gif search by following the steps on google search:
- Select "Images"
- Click on the "Filter" icon, located left of the screen.
- Select "GIF"
What is the best way to view GIFs? ›
GIFs have wide compatibility — they can be opened through most major image and video editing programs. GIFs are also easy to open through web-based browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer.
Do GIFs have meanings? ›
They can convey emotions and reactions and are helpful for instructional or informational purposes. Additionally, They are often used to make a point, express an idea, or making a joke, which makes them a popular way to convey information in a fun and engaging way. You can see below the funny GIF of a kid dancing.
How do I get the actual GIF from GIPHY? ›
1. How to Save a GIF from GIPHY
- Go to the GIPHY website.
- Browse GIFs and find the GIF you like.
- Click on the GIF to get its detailed page.
- Then right-click on it and choose the Save image as… option.
- Select a folder to save the GIF and rename the GIF file.
- Press the Save button to save the GIF.
How do I choose a GIF? ›
Nothing overly distracting. GIFs that loop for too long run the risk of distracting your reader, so I try to pick shorter loops. I also often eschew GIFs including text, unless the text can conceivably read like an extension of the writing. Nothing racist, sexist, or otherwise offensive or marginalizing.