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Do you know what will make your presentation even more awesome? Animations, that’s what. This is why today we gathered for you an entire collection of free Gifs for PowerPoint you can download and use right away. In the following article, you’ll find our exclusive free for personal and commercial use character-based GIF animations, as well as freebie animations from other sources.
Since we added a new category for PowerPoint presentations where we added our free and premium packs, we decided to expand the concept and add other resources, such as the animations you’re about to see. So let’s jump right in.
Article overview: 1. Free Gifs for PowerPoint by GraphicMama 2. Free PowerPoint Animation Sources by Other Creators 2.1. Free Social Media Animations from Cliply 2.2. Fair Use Free Gifs on Giphy 2.3. Fair Use Free Gifs on Tenor 2.4. Generating Free Animated Gifs for Presentations by MotionElements 3. Premium Animated GIF sets
1. Free Gifs for PowerPoint by GraphicMama
We’ll start with a royalty-free collection of our own. We made these Gifs for PowerPoint and would love to share them with you. These are exclusive for today’s article, so you won’t find them anywhere on our website. With that out of the way, feel free to download any pack of animations you like directly and get creative with your next presentation. Each bundle includes the poses you’ll see in the preview image in a zip file with high-quality transparent gifs with 1080 px width.
📝 These characters are also exclusive free puppets for your animation videos. You can find them in our article, a collection of Most Awesome and Free Character Animator Puppets .
Alex The Businessman Free Gifs for PowerPoint
Poses Preview: Waving, Thumbs Up, Puzzled, Pointing Up
Here’s one of our most popular characters with 4 different presentational poses. The young businessman always brings a good mood and professionalism.
- 4 Separate Animations
- Files : Transparent GIF
- Height : 1080 pixels
- Based on: Alex the Businessman Puppet for Character Animator
- License : Royalty-Free │ Free for Personal and Commercial Use │ Do Not Sell or Distribute
Viking Boy Free Gifs for PowerPoint
Poses Preview: Waving, Showing, Pointing Up, Thumbs Up
Big and strong Viking boy with a soft and kind heart. He’s the sidekick of his young but fierce Viking sister and together they invade presentations and make them awesome.
- Based on: Free Male Viking Character Set  for presentations
Viking Girl Free Gifs for PowerPoint
Poses Preview: Showing, Waving, Thumbs Up, Pointing Up
And here she is, the little sister with an attitude. Trained as a great warrior, the Viking girl means business and doesn’t back down.
- Based on : Free female Viking Cartoon Character Set
Cute Business Bear Free Gifs for PowerPoint
Poses Preview: Showing, Pointing Up, Thumbs Up, Waving
Can’t bear the awesomeness of the charming business bear and his impeccable sports elegant style.
- Based on : Free Bear Cartoon Character Set
Friendly Caveman Free Gifs for PowerPoint
Poses Preview: Pointing Up, ThumbsUp, Waving, Angry with a Bat
Detailed cartoon of a confident caveman with an epic unibrow that will bring a lot of fun to your videos. One of the animations gives him a stone bat to wave around fiercely if your audience doesn’t pay enough attention.
- Based on : Free Caveman Cartoon Character Set
Charming Green Witch Free Gifs for PowerPoint
Poses Preview: Thumbs Up 1, Showing, Waving, Thumbs Up 2
Luckily, we’re past the middle ages and it’s ok and legal to bring some sorcery into your presentations. When it comes to PowerPoint magic, this sweet green witch is your girl.
Cool Tiger Free Gifs for PowerPoint
Poses Preview: Puzzled 1, Impatient, Pointing Up, Thumbs Up
Here’s a beautiful striped powerful-looking but quite a friendly tiger cartoon character. He’s very diverse in terms of projects you can use him for.
Nerdy Entrepreneur Free Gifs for PowerPoint
Poses Preview: A Brilliant Idea, Thumbs Up, Waving, Pointing Up
This guy is full of brilliant ideas so if you relate, why not join forces and make an insightful business presentation for your viewers.
- Based on: Free Presentation Cartoon Character Set
Businesswoman Executive Free Gifs for PowerPoint Animation Poses
Poses Preview: Showing, Waving, Pointing Up, Thumbs Up
This charming lady is a business strategist character and has rolled her sleeves to do some winning. Ideal for marketing presentations and explainer videos.
Powerful Female Superhero Free PowerPoint Gif Animations
Poses Preview: Waving 1, Pointing Up, Thumbs Up, Waving 2, Power Up
This superhero girl packs beauty and power in one character. She floats in the air while giving presentations some star power.
- 5 Separate Animations
Superhero With a Cape Free PowerPoint Animation Poses
Poses Preview: Thumbs Up, Waving, Pointing Up, Confused
Sometimes, what you need is a mighty superhero with a cool cape. So, here’s a powerful crime-fighter with a hidden identity behind a mask with laser eyes.
- Based on : Free Superhero Cartoon Character Set
Octoberfest Waitress Free Gifs for PowerPoint Animation Poses
Poses Preview: Dessert, Waving, Thumbs Up, Menu
Next is a lovely blonde Octoberfest-style waitress with sweet desserts and a menu animation poses. Ideal for presentations related to restaurants, bars, beer and sweets.
Chilling Monk Free PowerPoint Animation Poses
Poses Preview: Waving, Tea, Pointing Up
Eastern monk with a hot cup of tea. Nothing less than pure relaxation for your zen presentation.
- 3 Separate Animations
- Based on : Free Monk Boy Cartoon Character Set
Cute Retro Robot Free PowerPoint Animations
Poses Preview: Hiding, Pointing, Shy, Love, Thumbs Up, Waving
This a very cute, shy vintage robot puppet that rocks the retro-futuristic style as a character coming straight out of a SciFi movie from the 60s. Ideal for presentations about technology.
- 6 Separate Animations
Friendly Shark Free PowerPoint Animation Poses
Poses Preview: Attention, Vibing, Waving, Bye Bye
Here’s Sharkboy. The lovable, friendly goofy shark who’s just vibing and will make you fall in love with him.
2. Free PowerPoint Animation Sources by Other Creators
These were the exclusive free PowerPoint animations we had much fun making and were eager to share. Now, let’s move on to the other sources that we recommend when you’re in search of royalty-free animations or gifs under the Fair Use copyright law. We’ll point out the specific terms of each source in its respective category.
📝 Please keep in mind that non-profit and educational projects are always a safe option when using free resources.
2.1. Free Social Media Animations from Cliply
Cliply has a huge collection of premium animated icons and other animations. Depending on if you purchase freebies, premium, or business resources, the licenses and uses vary. This is why make sure to check out the license on every resource you decide to download.
However, today we’re all about free animations. That’s why we’ve selected some great-looking social media icon animations for your social media slides in PowerPoint.
YouTube Icon Free Animation
- Files : MOV, MP4, PNG, GIF
- Height : Up to 1080 px
- License : Free for personal, nonprofit, and educational use.
- Terms : Attribution not required but appreciated
Twitter Icon Free Animation
Tiktok logo free animation, tiktok icon free animation, social media icons free animation, linkedin icon free animation, instagram likes free animation.
- License : Royalty-Free │ Free for personal, nonprofit, and educational use.
- Terms : Attribution not required
Instagram Icon Free Animation
Facebook icon free animation, 2.2. fair use free gifs on giphy.
Aside from the free PowerPoint animations, you can also benefit from using live-action GIFs. Giphy is one of the databases that offer an endless library of GIFs based on movies, tv-shows, videos, and everything else. You will find out everything viral and the latest memes made into GIFs. Now, the question is. Is it legal to use a free GIF that has a few seconds from a scene from an obviously copyrighted movie or video?
📝 Just like every other creative work, GIFs are copyright material. However . They are more complicated as there is no legal way to license the use of GIFs for the purposes of commercial use. With this being said, in most cases, GIFs fall under the grey area of Fair Use .
With this in mind, you will find out many brands use such GIFs for their blog posts, ads, and social media. You can also use such materials in your PowerPoint presentations to make your visuals more fun and engaging. Especially if you’re an educator and wish to make your lesson more exciting for your student. Memes will save us all! 🙂
Below are some great examples from Giphy great for presentational purposes.
Simpson’s Free Presentation GIF
Cartman free presentation gif, 2.3. fair use free gifs on tenor.
Similar to Giphy, Tenor also offers a huge database of GIF images on every topic. This database benefits from an entire community of users uploading GIFs on a daily basis so there’s something for everyone.
For example, here’s how to make your cats listen to you and watch your presentation.
Thursday Laser Pointer GIF
Cartoon science presentation gif, 2.4. generating free animated gifs for presentations by motionelements.
And the last source, something we stumbled on recently, is MotionElements . This is a royalty-free marketplace in Asia for stock media where we found a curious way to make presentation GIFs. It’s not free PowerPoint animations but gives an equally nice interaction and life to a presentation.
Their free animated gifs category  has various few-seconds videos that you can turn into GIFs. When you click a video, you can select which moment from it you’d like as a GIF. Once you’re ready, you can choose to save the GIF in three different sizes.
- Requirements: Downloading freebies requires registration (no credit card info required unless you want to download Premium resources)
- License: Royalty-Free │ Safe for Commercial Use
- Available Gif Sizes from Videos: Small (256 x 144 px), Medium (480 x 270 px), Large ( 640 x 360 px)
Below are a few examples of GIFs we’ve made from MotionElement’s videos to try out the GIF-maker.
Young Successful Businesswoman Free Stock Gif
Welcome to the presentation free stock gif, business concept wordstorm free stock gif, grand opening presentation intro free stock gif, 3. premium animated gif sets.
These were the exclusive free PowerPoint animations by Graphic Mama and free gifs and animations from other sources. We hope you enjoyed the collection and expanded your library with valuable resources for your next presentation.
Now, if you really want to make a hyper-interactive PowerPoint presentation with more matching action poses and versatile concept animations, have a look below.
We made the following animation sets specifically with that idea in mind and we’re excited to show them off.
Nick Smartman Animated GIF Images Collection
Nick is a smart business cartoon character set of 12 animated GIFs. The animations suit many different purposes, like presentations, or social media posts.
- 12 Separate Animations for PowerPoint
- Files : Transparent GIF images
- Based on: Nick Smartman Character Set  │ Puppet
Elegant Businesswoman Animated GIFs Collection
Here’s our lovely elegant business lady character that comes in 12 different presentational animations in GIF format. The animations feature pointing, waving, peeking, targeting, and more.
- Based on: Attractive Businesswoman Character Animator Puppet
Flying Robot Animated GIFs Collection
There is not a single reason why you shouldn’t put a robot character in your presentation. Robots are cool, and everybody loves them. This little guy is jet-packed with 12 different animations and emotions.
- Based on : Flying Robot Cartoon Character Set  │ Puppet
Cute Panda Animated GIFs Collection
Bambootiful panda character arrives with 12 different animations to assist your presentations. The cute panda set features the animated concepts in GIF format files, ready to import and use for your projects.
- Based on: Cute Panda Character Set  │  Puppet
Alice Skinny Jeans Animated GIFs Collection
Alice is a cute, young woman cartoon character with blonde hair. She is available in a set of 12 animated GIFs. Each of them is 1080px tall. They are perfect for many different purposes, for example, you can use them in your presentations, or combine them with text and use them in social media.
- Based on : Casual Alice with Skinny Jeans Character Set  │ Puppet
Alfred Carierist Animated GIFs Collection
Alfred is a smart executive-type businessman character, available in a set of 12 animated GIFs. Each of the animated GIFs is 1080px tall. They are perfect for many different purposes, for example, you can use them in your presentations, or combine them with text and use them in social media.
- Based on: Alfred the Careerist Character Set │ Puppet
Final Words
Animations in PowerPoint are absolutely awesome. They give that extra chef’s kiss that can turn a presentation into a personal masterpiece. Feel free to use our free Gifs for PowerPoint for your next project and build more engagement.
In the meantime, for more free resources for PowerPoint, check out these related articles.
- The Best Free PowerPoint Templates to Download in 2022
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Animated GIFs in PowerPoint: Your Tutorial
Looking for a way to liven up your PowerPoint presentation’s content? How about using a GIF? Animated images are everywhere these days. So why not use GIFs for your presentation content, too?
GIFs are guaranteed to grab your audience’s attention. They’re a fun and entertaining way to highlight your content and key messages. Plus, GIFs have smaller file sizes than videos , which saves you loading time. Learn how to create GIFs and insert them into your presentation.
What is an animated GIF?
GIF stands for graphics interchange format. This is a type of bitmap image format that supports up to 8 bits per pixel, allowing an image to have access to a 255-color palette. GIF files are perfect for images with a small color palette and, of course, animations. Also, the file size is usually smaller than JPEG files.
Most GIF files are animated. That is, they’re not static images, like JPEG files, but repeat automatically after a few seconds. Other GIFs only once and stop on the last image.
Why use GIFs?
GIFs are a great choice if you want to liven up your presentation and use movement to attract your audience’s attention. There are so many possibilities for using GIFs:
- GIFs instead of videos → smaller file size and shorter loading time
- Animated logos
- Animated pictograms
- Illustrating trends, data, processes
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Always be mindful of using GIFs appropriately. Since GIFs always draw attention, they should be carefully selected so as not to distract from the content of your presentation . To use GIFs effectively, it is advisable to use them sparingly and strategically incorporate them at the right points in the presentation.
Ideally, GIFs should be placed at key points to emphasize important elements or visualize complex concepts. Additionally, it is recommended to use GIFs that have a clear connection to the message of the presentation and support the topic.
GIFs in Various Industries
GIFs can be used in a variety of industries and professional fields to enhance presentations and make content more engaging.
In the marketing industry , animated logos or GIFs can be used to illustrate trends and statistics. Additionally, GIFs can reinforce their brand message. In education , GIFs can visually represent complex concepts and support the learning process. Even in technical or scientific presentations, GIFs can be used to explain processes or procedures in a visual manner.
The versatility of GIFs allows them to be effectively used in diverse contexts. In casual and informal presentations, humorous or entertaining GIFs can be used to amuse the audience and lighten the mood. In sales or business presentations, GIFs can be employed to present products or services in an engaging way and pique the interest of potential customers.
How to create a GIF
So, you’ve decided to insert a GIF into your PowerPoint? Then you have come to the right place. There are several ways to create a GIF, which we will show below.
Create a GIF directly in PowerPoint
GIFs contain a series of images that are displayed in sequence quickly enough to create an animation. To create these in PowerPoint itself, you can use a transition or, as we’ll explain below, use the slide transition, Morph .
1. Before you start creating, you need to determine the shape and size of your GIF . If you are using a standard widescreen slide, the GIF will also adopt the 16:9 aspect.
2. Open the PowerPoint slide on which you want to insert the GIF.
3. Click on the Design In the Customize group you can set your slide size by clicking Slide Size > Custom Slide Size… .
4. Now insert your desired object, in our case an icon, by going to the Insert tab and selecting Icons in the Illustrations group.
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5. Choose an icon and create a duplicate of the slide in the thumbnail view by pressing Ctrl+Shift+D (A Morph transition needs two slides with the same object).
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6. Now go to the slide with the duplicate and make any changes you want to the icon. For example, change the position, the color or text .
7. Click on the duplicate icon and go to Transition > Morph in the Transition to This Slide group.
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8. Stay on the Transitions tab and go to Effects Options . There you can choose how you want the transition to work.
9. Select Objects , as in our example.
10. Click Preview in the Transitions tab to see what your Morph transition will look like.
11. Now go to File > Export and select Create Animated GIF .
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12. Select the file size you want and click Create GIF .
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13. In the same window, you can also choose how many Seconds to spend on each slide .
14. A progress bar for your GIF file will appear in the status bar at the bottom. This normally takes only a few seconds.
Our GIF looks like this:
Create a GIF in Photoshop
Looking to create your own content and use custom images to make a GIF for your key messages? No problem. Photoshop allows you to turn your own images into GIFs. This is how you do it:
For this tutorial, you need the Photoshop image editor and some experience using it.
1. Remember to use a tripod when taking pictures so that they are taken from the same perspective.
2. Modify each captured image the way it should appear later in the GIF sequence.
3. Make sure all your pictures have the same number of pixels .
4. Import the pictures to a Photoshop file under File > Scripts > Load Files Into Stack . This opens a window. Click Browse to find your pictures. Hold down the Shift key , select your photos, click Open and OK . Your photos will now be imported into a single layer file. On the right side, you’ll see several new layers. These will become the frames of your GIF.
5. Now it’s time to design a frame animation. To do this, go to Window > Timeline at the bottom of your workspace.
6. Click the arrow on the button in the middle of the panel and select Create Frame Animation . Your first photo will now be inserted into the timeline for you.
7. To convert layers into animation frames, go to the upper-right corner of the Timeline panel and click the menu icon. Now select Make Frames From Layers .
8. If your photos are playing in reverse order, go back to the Timeline menu icon again and select Reverse Frames .
9. Click under each frame and select how long it should appear for before switching to the next frame. A transition of one to five seconds is optimal.
10. You can also set an infinite loop for your GIF, copy, paste, and flip the images. Before copying and pasting, set the playback time so you don’t have to set it again for each copy. To copy the images, click on the first image, hold down the Shift key and click on the last image. Then go to the right menu and click Copy Frames . Then switch to Paste Frames in the same menu.
11. When the Paste Frames window opens, be sure to select Paste After Selection . Now you can reverse the frames.
12. Go back to the menu and click on Reverse Frames (as in point 8). Two identical frames should now appear in the center. Delete one of them so that your GIF doesn’t lag.
13. You can preview your GIF by clicking the play button at the bottom of the timeline window.
14. Now save your file as a GIF. First make sure the infinite loop is set to Forever (in the bottom left corner). Now select File > Export > Save for Web (Legacy) to save it.
This quick guide can also be found as a video here .
Find animated GIFs on the internet
Want to insert a GIF into PowerPoint but don’t want to create your own? You can find GIFs on the web using PowerPoint’s online image search .
In PowerPoint, go to Insert > Pictures > Online Pictures… . or Insert Clip Art for older PowerPoint versions. Go to the search box and type animated GIF . Now you can select a GIF from the category you want.
Tip: There is a wide range of online tools and resources available that allow you to create and download GIFs. These tools often offer easy-to-use interfaces and various editing options to customize the desired GIF. Some tools also provide features to optimize the GIF file size to reduce loading times.
Additionally, there are websites that offer a variety of high-quality and royalty-free GIFs that can be used in presentations. Using such resources saves time and allows you to find or create engaging GIFs for your presentation.
How to insert a GIF in PowerPoint
Now that you know how to create GIFs, let’s show you how to insert them into PowerPoint:
For Windows:
1. Select the slide where you want to insert the GIF.
2. Now go to Insert > Pictures . This will open the Insert Picture From drop-down menu.
3. Select the file you want from one of the locations in the drop-down menu and click Insert .
2. On the Home tab under Insert , go to Picture > Picture from File .
3. In the window that opens, browse for the file you want and click Insert .
How to play animated GIFs
You’ve inserted your GIF on a slide and it still appears as a just a picture. Don’t worry, with just a few clicks, you can play back your GIF.
1. Go to the Slide Show tab.
2. In the Start Slide Show group, click From Current Slide .
3. The GIF file will now play in a continuous loop.
1. Go to the Slide Show menu.
2. Now select Play from Current Slide .
How to adjust the animation loop frequency
Your GIF is now inserted into PowerPoint and playing in an endless loop. To set how often it plays , use the online editor at ezgif.com .
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Go to the GIF frame extractor on ezgif.com and upload your GIF file. You can set the repetition by selecting Split to frames > Edit animation > Loop count > Make a GIF! Save the new file and paste it into the presentation again.
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Some limitations when using GIFs
Keep the following points in mind when using a GIF in PowerPoint:
- GIFs start automatically when you switch to a slide. This means that it’s not possible to control playback with a mouse click, so keep this in mind during your presentation.
- GIFs have only 256 colors , which can reduce the image quality for photos.
- You can’t create transparent areas with a GIF.
- You can’t crop a GIF.
- Large File Size: To use GIFs effectively in presentations, it’s important to optimize their file size . Large GIFs can slow down loading times and impact the presentation. By reducing the color palette, using compressed images, and limiting the animation duration, the file size of GIFs can be reduced without significantly compromising visual quality. Optimizing the file size ensures smooth playback of GIFs and enhances the user experience during the presentation.
Conclusion : GIFs liven up a presentation
If you want something entertaining to catch your audience’s eye and attention , choose a GIF.
You don’t always have to turn to elaborate videos. A GIF is a great way to illustrate a process or even your key messages . And thanks to its small file size, you won’t have to deal with long loading times . You can also customize your animated GIF by adjusting its loop frequency however you like . Plus, they’re fun and easy to create!
Use an animated GIF; you won’t regret it.
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Create and insert GIFs in PowerPoint
12.07.2022 • #powerpoint #template.
GIFs are a great way to liven up presentation slides and add a dash of humor. with a touch of humor. The animated images grab the attention of your of your audience and add life to your presentation. GIFs are especially popular on social networks because they play automatically and can run in an endless loop. Due to their small file size, they are also ideal for presentations.
1. What are GIFs?
The abbreviation GIF stands for the English term Graphics Interchange format. GIF files can, in contrast to static image representations such as JPG or PNG, generate moving images. These moving images are displayed in the browser or in other output programs as an animation that is constantly repeated. For example, you can display a logo that that moves continuously.
2. Why should you use GIFs?
GIFs and videos have many features in common, yet there are a few differences. For example, GIFs have a small file size, which gives them an advantage over videos. However, each pixel within a GIF can have 256 colors, which makes GIFs appear in lower resolution than videos.
GIFs vs. Videos
3. where to find gifs.
Among the largest providers of GIFs is the online database Giphy . GIFs can be shared and saved here. Giphy offers its own GIF search, which is also integrated into Whatsapp Messenger. Another provider for GIFs is Tenor . Here, you can also find countless GIFs on various topics. Note : However, caution is advised with online providers for GIFs, because in case of a commercial use of GIFs copyright can be violated. A better and also safer alternative is therefore to create your own GIFs.
4. Create GIFs in PowerPoint
GIFs can be easily created in PowerPoint. Note: If you set transitions between slides, they will be exported as well. For a smooth transition between the slides, you can use for example the PowerPoint transition "Morph". This can be found under Transitions > Morph. For the Morph effect, however, you need at least two slides with the same element. In our example we have chosen no transition, so that the Thank You lettering jumps around slightly and looks more alive.
- The export settings can be found on the side. By selecting the box "Make background transparent" you can export a transparent GIF. Otherwise the background of the GIF corresponds to the background of the slide. In addition, you can determine the display duration of the individual slides. Since in our example we want to create a fast moving GIF we have selected a time of 00.10 seconds per slide. Below that you can limit the number of slides to be exported in the GIF.
5. Insert GIFs in PowerPoint
In order to insert an already existing GIF into a presentation, you follow these steps.
- Click Insert and the GIF will be inserted on the selected slide.
6. Useful GIFs for presentations
We have created a PowerPoint with useful GIFs for your next presentation. In the presentation you will find slides with royalty-free GIFs:
- Business Presentation GIFs
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- Closing slides GIFs
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What are GIFS?
The abbreviation GIF stands for the English term Graphics Interchange Format. GIF files can generate moving images that constantly repeat themselves.
How can I insert GIFs into PowerPoint?
- Select the slide where you want to insert the GIF.
- Click on the tab Insert and then on Images .
- Navigate to the location of the GIF and select Insert .
How do I create GIFs in PowerPoint?
- Create the slides you want to save as a GIF.
- Click File > Export and select Create Animated GIF .
- Click on Create GIF to export and save the GIF.
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Introduction to GIFs in Presentations
Since their inception in 1987, the popularity of GIFs has skyrocketed, morphing from a niche image format to a staple of digital expression. They’re not just for social media – infusing presentations with GIFs has become a prevalent trend, making them more vibrant and engaging.
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The Challenge of Controlling GIFs in Slides
One might think using GIFs in presentations is a walk in the park, but there’s a catch: controlling them is not as intuitive as you’d hope. Upon switching to a slide with a GIF, it starts playing immediately, with no option for mouse-click pauses. This can throw off the timing of your talk and potentially distract your audience.
Getting a grip on these lively images is crucial for maintaining the professional flow of your presentation. Let’s dive into how to stop GIFs in PowerPoint .
Key Takeaways
- To pause a GIF from continuously looping during a PowerPoint presentation, press the “1” key. To resume the animation, press the “~” key.
- It’s important to optimize the GIF’s file size for PowerPoint presentations by reducing the color palette, compressing the images, and shortening the animation length to ensure smooth playback and avoid slowing down the presentation.
- While PowerPoint doesn’t provide direct control over GIF playback, you can manage the animation by preparing your GIF files beforehand so that they play as desired upon transitioning to the relevant slide.
Understanding the Basics of PowerPoint GIF Animation
What is an animated gif.
An animated GIF is akin to a flipbook tucked into a digital image file. It’s a series of pictures or frames compiled into one graphic, displayed in succession to create the illusion of motion. Unlike videos, GIFs are silent and loop automatically, usually lasting just a few seconds. With their small file size and compatibility with almost all web browsers and multimedia software, including PowerPoint, they are perfect for injecting some liveliness into static content.
Why Use GIFs in Your Presentation?
GIFs can be an incredibly effective visual aid in your presentations. They have the unique ability to add humor, clarify complex ideas, and inject dynamism into your slides . By visually breaking down processes or highlighting important trends, they become an instantaneous source of engagement.
They’re also time-efficient and less resource-intensive than videos. Where a video clip might be overkill or cumbersome due to its size, a GIF delivers a similar visual impact with far less loading time, keeping your presentation file manageable and ensuring a smooth run-through.
Step-by-Step Guide to Stop GIFs in PowerPoint
How to insert a gif in powerpoint.
To bring your PowerPoint slide to life with a GIF, you just need to follow a few straightforward steps:
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STEP 1: Choose the slide where the GIF will show.
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STEP 1: Click on the desired slide.
STEP 2: Under the Insert tab, look for Picture > Picture from File.
STEP 3: Browse, pick your GIF file, then click ‘Insert’.
Voila! Your GIF is now ready to charm the audience as part of your presentation!
Methods to Pause or Stop an Animation
When you find yourself needing to take control of an animated frenzy during a presentation, remember these easy methods to pause or stop a GIF on PowerPoint:
- To pause a GIF, press the “1” key.
- To resume without a slide jump, hit the “~” key.
- Note: Shortcut keys like “S” or “+” might show as pause options, but they don’t always work as expected.
- To delete multiple effects at once from the Animation Pane, press “Ctrl”, select the effects, and hit “Delete”. To wipe every animation from a slide in a single go, click the first animation, hold “SHIFT” as you select the last, and press “Delete”.
- If the Animations pane is not visible, switch to Normal view, then reveal it via the Animations tab.
Remember, the goal is to maintain elegance in your execution, so acquaint yourself with these controls beforehand to ensure a performance as smooth as silk.
Additional Tips for Optimizing GIF Usage
Adjusting the animation loop frequency.
To fine-tune the loop frequency of your GIFs so they don’t dominate your presentation, you can take a couple of approaches:
- Before you embed your GIF into PowerPoint, adjust the loop setting using animation editing software like Photoshop or an online tool designed for GIF loop count changes.
- Photoshop steps: Open the GIF, navigate to the Timeline panel, change the loop option from “Forever” to “Once” or a specified number of times, and save your changes.
- Online tools: Upload your GIF, select the loop count, and download the edited version.
- For a more tech-savvy approach, ascertain the duration of a single GIF loop and employ JavaScript to pause the GIF at the end of its loop. This involves adding a bit of code to your presentation, though it may be more complex and not directly related to PowerPoint.
By adjusting the animation loop frequency, you ensure your GIFs only play as long as necessary to compliment your message without becoming a distraction.
Some Limitations When Using GIFs in Presentations
GIFs can spice up your presentations but come with their own set of limitations:
- Limited Color Palette: GIFs can only display 256 colors, which sometimes results in a visible reduction of image quality, especially for photographs.
- No Transparency: One of the drawbacks of using a GIF is that they can’t handle transparency, unlike PNGs. This means you can’t have a smooth, see-through background.
- Non-croppable Nature: Unlike other static images, you can’t use PowerPoint’s crop tools on GIFs. You’d need to pre-edit them using an external tool if cropping is essential.
- Large File Sizes: Although typically smaller than videos, GIFs can become quite hefty, especially if they’re lengthy or detailed. This can bog down your presentation.
- Automatic Play: As mentioned, GIFs begin automatically without an option to start on a click, which could throw off the timing of your presentation if not managed properly.
Being aware of these constraints helps you make informed decisions about how and when to use GIFs in your PowerPoint presentations.
Advanced Techniques for Managing GIFs
Create a gif directly in powerpoint.
Creating a GIF directly within PowerPoint is a neat trick that can add a layer of customization and uniqueness to your presentation . Here’s how you can do this:
- Decide the Shape and Size: The shape and size of your GIF should correspond to the slide aspect you’re using, typically widescreen at 16:9.
- Select and Insert an Object: Go to the Insert tab, choose an object or icon from Illustrations, then place it on your slide. Find professional icons from resources like PresentationLoad.
- Duplicate and Modify: Duplicate the slide (Ctrl+Shift+D) and make any alterations to your object for the second frame of your GIF, such as repositioning or changing color.
- Apply Morph Transition : Apply the Morph transition to the duplicate slide for fluid animation between slides .
- Export as an Animated GIF: Via File > Export, choose ‘Create Animated GIF’, select file size, and decide how long each slide shows before switching.
With these steps, you’ll have a bespoke GIF that’s tailored exactly to your presentation’s thematic needs and aesthetic.
Turn Off All Animations for a Minimalist Approach
For a clean, simple, and distraction-free presentation, you may decide to disable all animations. Here’s an effortless approach to achieve a minimalist look:
STEP 1: Go to the ‘Slide Show’ tab and click ‘Set Up Slide Show’.
STEP 2: In the dialog box that appears, find the ‘Show options’ section.
STEP 3: Check the box next to ‘Show without animation’, and all animations and transitions will be stripped from your presentation when you run the slide show.
STEP 4: To disable animations on individual objects, select the object.
STEP 5: Navigate to the ‘Animations’ tab and open the animations gallery.
STEP 6: Select ‘None’ to sever the ties between that object and animation’s whims.
These methods ensure that your presentation sticks strictly to the content, perfect for formal or serious settings where you need attendees to focus solely on the message imparted, undisturbed by visual flair.
Best Practices for Seamless Presentations with GIFs
Sharpen your presentation skills with controlled gifs.
Incorporating GIFs strategically can seriously enhance your presentation prowess. To sharpen these skills, remember to:
- Practice Timing: Know exactly when your GIF will play and for how long. Rehearsing with the GIFs ensures seamless integration with your verbal delivery.
- Define Purpose: Each GIF should have a clear reason for inclusion. Ask yourself, does it elucidate a point? Add necessary humor? Keep it relevant.
- Learn Audience Adaptation: Understand the temperament of your audience. GIFs may be perfect for a light-hearted crowd but less so for a formal conference.
Controlled use of GIFs suggests you’re not only tech-savvy but also considerate of your audience’s focus and engagement levels. It’s all about finding the right balance.
Leveraging Professional Tools and Solutions
Take your presentations up a notch by leveraging professional tools and solutions for enhanced GIF management:
- Dedicated Software: Advanced presentation software such as PresenterMedia offers extensive control over GIFs, including timing and looping adjustments, directly within your slides.
- Online Platforms: Websites like GIPHY provide a large library of GIFs with integrated tools to customize and optimize them for PowerPoint compatibility.
- Third-Party Apps: PowerPoint add-ins, like Power-user, can offer additional animation features and controls for smoother GIF integration.
By harnessing these professional resources, you ensure that your GIF usage is not only effective but also refined and adapted to professional standards.
These tools are particularly beneficial for those who frequently incorporate multimedia into their presentations and seek to create a lasting impression while maintaining strict control over their content.
Conclusion: The Fine Art of Balancing Entertainment and Control
Incorporating gifs without compromising on professionalism.
While GIFs can add a sprinkle of fun to your presentations, they should not sidetrack from the professional quality of your delivery. Maintaining this equilibrium involves:
- Choosing Wisely: Select GIFs that supplement your message without being overbearing. The content should align with your brand’s tone and image.
- Sizing Appropriately: GIFs should be just the right size on the slide – visible enough to be effective without overpowering the text or other vital content.
By thoughtfully incorporating GIFs, you communicate that you value audience engagement and are adept at current presentation trends, yet you don’t sacrifice substance for style.
Summing Up the GIF Management in PowerPoint
In summary, mastering GIF management in PowerPoint is about harnessing their potential while steering clear of pitfalls. From inserting and playing GIFs with ease to optimizing their usage without losing control, you’ve got a variety of strategies at your disposal. By understanding the nature of loops, employing professional tools, and adhering to best practices, your presentations can be both engaging and polished. Always tailor your approach to GIFs to fit the context and audience, ensuring your professional touch isn’t lost amidst the animated excitement.
By wrapping up these skills, you’ll have your audience captivated and your message delivered with the precision and flair that only well-managed GIFs can provide.
Frequently Asked Questions About Removing Loops from GIFs
Can i permanently disable gif animations in powerpoint.
Yes, you can permanently disable GIF animations in PowerPoint. To achieve this, go to the Slide Show tab, choose Set Up Slide Show, and under the Show options, select Show without animation. This will prevent GIFs from playing during the slideshow.
Are There Any Tools to Control GIF Loops Outside of PowerPoint?
Yes, several online tools, like ezgif.com, allow you to edit GIF loop settings outside PowerPoint . You can adjust the number of times your GIF loops or stop the loop altogether before inserting it into your presentation.
How do I enable an animated gif in powerpoint?
To enable an animated GIF in PowerPoint, insert it like a regular image: Go to the slide where you want it, click on the Insert tab, select Pictures, then browse and choose your GIF file. Once inserted, the GIF will animate automatically during the slideshow.
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Introducing GPT-4o: OpenAI’s new flagship multimodal model now in preview on Azure
By Eric Boyd Corporate Vice President, Azure AI Platform, Microsoft
Posted on May 13, 2024 2 min read
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Microsoft is thrilled to announce the launch of GPT-4o, OpenAI’s new flagship model on Azure AI. This groundbreaking multimodal model integrates text, vision, and audio capabilities, setting a new standard for generative and conversational AI experiences. GPT-4o is available now in Azure OpenAI Service, to try in preview , with support for text and image.
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A step forward in generative AI for Azure OpenAI Service
GPT-4o offers a shift in how AI models interact with multimodal inputs. By seamlessly combining text, images, and audio, GPT-4o provides a richer, more engaging user experience.
Launch highlights: Immediate access and what you can expect
Azure OpenAI Service customers can explore GPT-4o’s extensive capabilities through a preview playground in Azure OpenAI Studio starting today in two regions in the US. This initial release focuses on text and vision inputs to provide a glimpse into the model’s potential, paving the way for further capabilities like audio and video.
Efficiency and cost-effectiveness
GPT-4o is engineered for speed and efficiency. Its advanced ability to handle complex queries with minimal resources can translate into cost savings and performance.
Potential use cases to explore with GPT-4o
The introduction of GPT-4o opens numerous possibilities for businesses in various sectors:
- Enhanced customer service : By integrating diverse data inputs, GPT-4o enables more dynamic and comprehensive customer support interactions.
- Advanced analytics : Leverage GPT-4o’s capability to process and analyze different types of data to enhance decision-making and uncover deeper insights.
- Content innovation : Use GPT-4o’s generative capabilities to create engaging and diverse content formats, catering to a broad range of consumer preferences.
Exciting future developments: GPT-4o at Microsoft Build 2024
We are eager to share more about GPT-4o and other Azure AI updates at Microsoft Build 2024 , to help developers further unlock the power of generative AI.
Get started with Azure OpenAI Service
Begin your journey with GPT-4o and Azure OpenAI Service by taking the following steps:
- Try out GPT-4o in Azure OpenAI Service Chat Playground (in preview).
- If you are not a current Azure OpenAI Service customer, apply for access by completing this form .
- Learn more about  Azure OpenAI Service  and the  latest enhancements.
- Understand responsible AI tooling available in Azure with Azure AI Content Safety .
- Review the OpenAI blog on GPT-4o.
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