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How to Send Animated GIFs with iMessage on Mac

Easy Ways to Share GIFs While Texting Friends

Have you ever wanted an easy way to share GIFs while texting your friends on iMessage from a Mac? There are a few ways you can do this. The easiest way is to use the built-in images iMessage app which lets you search through all sorts of GIFs directly within the Messages app. GIFs from images animate only in the Messages app on Apple devices. You can save a GIF that you receive in a message to your Mac's desktop or add it to your Photos library for later use.

Using the Built-in Images iMessage App

To send a GIF using the built-in images iMessage app, open a conversation with the person you want to send it to. Click the “Media Browser” button (it looks like an image of a mountain) in the conversation window, then click the “GIFs” tab. You can then search for a GIF by typing a keyword into the search field or by browsing the categories. Once you've found a GIF you like, click it and it will be inserted into the conversation window.

You can also share GIFs from your Mac's desktop using the built-in images iMessage app. To do this, open a conversation with the person you want to send it to and click the “Media Browser” button. Then, drag and drop the GIF file from your desktop into the conversation window. The GIF will be inserted into the conversation window.

With the image and GIF search feature you can find animated GIFs and send them directly in Messages app without having to leave the app. This is a great way to add some fun and personality to your iMessages conversations.