How to create a GIF in Photoshop

Want to learn how to turn a simple design into a fun GIF for your social media posts, newsletter promos, and more?

Then read on, hautie — here’s a quick how-to video, showing you all the steps to creating gorgeous GIFs in Photoshop!

 

 

In this video, How-To Create A Gif In Photoshop, learn how to:

1. Set up basic photoshop document

2. Organize layers for ease of animation

3. Choose suitable fonts for a clipping-mask

4. Create a typography clipping-mask from floral background

5. Animate sequential slides of your GIF

6. Set the duration of slides within GIF & how to preview final creation

7. Export file for ease of sharing on different platforms

Now, the tips you learn in this video aren’t just for stock photos of floral images — you can apply what you’ve learned to any background image! That means you can customize GIFs as you please, with the copy and photo to match your brand. Just be sure to choose an appropriate background image to ensure the accompanying text is easy to read!

Want a haute brand? here are more design tips:

• 15 Valentine’s Day Graphic’s Ideas

• How to add icons, patterns, and overlays

• How to customize your graphics with filters, gradients, and colored overlays

• 14 ways to mix and match stock photos

• How to use mockups for your brand

• How to use design assets to create unique graphics

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