Twitter: How to Create a GIF in the App

A new feature has been added to the application's camera

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Twitter now allows iOS users to create their own GIFs using the Twitter application’s camera. This feature will be released for Android users in the future.

Our guide will show you how to create a GIF in the Twitter app.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Twitter app on iOS.

Step 1: On the tweet composition screen, tap the camera icon.



Screenshot of Twitter's tweet composition screen with a red arrow pointing at the camera icon

Step 2: Tap “GIF” in the bottom-right corner of the screen.



Screenshot of Twitter's camera screen with a red arrow pointing at the "GIF" option in the bottom-right corner of the screen

Step 3: Tap the capture button at the bottom of the screen to capture a GIF.


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