How to Insert an Animated GIF in PowerPoint

Using different media types during a PowerPoint presentation helps keep the audience entertained. Inserting an animated GIF in PowerPoint can capture attention and add humor when well-placed and relevant to the topic.

This tutorial will show you how to insert animated GIFs in PowerPoint presentations to demonstrate an activity, convey a message, or grab the audience’s attention.

Step 1: Start by opening PowerPoint and navigating to the slide where you want to add the animated GIF. Click on Insert in the top navigation and double click on Pictures. 

Step 2: If you have an animated GIF on your computer, choose the file from its location and click Open.

When you play the slideshow during a presentation, the GIF is animated automatically.

Insert an Animated GIF In Powerpoint From Online Image Search

Step 1: Click on Insert in the top navigation and choose Online Pictures (PowerPoint 2013 and later.)

Step 2: Search in the popup box for an image to use in your presentation. You can narrow your search by typing gif.

 

By default, Creative Commons only is checked off. You only want to use images that are legal in your presentation so keep it checked.

Step 3: Select the image you want to use and click Insert to add it to your slide. Narrow your search even more by using specific keywords. For example, typing office GIF will only show animated images related to an office.