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Creating an Animated GIF in Photoshop CS55

Introduction

Animated GIFs are a popular way to add movement and interest to your website or blog. They can be used to create simple animations, such as spinning logos or animated backgrounds, or more complex animations, such as short cartoons or videos.

Creating an Animated GIF in Photoshop CS55

Creating an animated GIF in Photoshop CS55 is a simple and straightforward process. Here are the basic steps:

1.

Open the images that you want to use in your GIF in Photoshop.

2.

Create a new timeline by clicking on the “Window” menu and selecting “Timeline”.

3.

Drag the images that you want to use into the timeline.

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Set the duration of each frame by clicking on the “Duration” column in the timeline.

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Click on the “Play” button to preview your animation.

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Once you are satisfied with your animation, click on the “File” menu and select “Save for Web & Devices”.

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In the “Save for Web & Devices” dialog box, select the “GIF” format and click on the “Save” button.