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How to add animated text to GIFs

While its pronunciation is still hotly debated GIF:the final word on how to pronounce it GIF:the final word on how to pronounce it With the resurgence of the Graphics Interchange Format in its animated incarnation, the HOT debate on how to pronounce that gem An acronym has also back to the front again. There are two fighters... Read More If you want to add your own brand of humor or personalization to the GIFs you share, there's an easy way to add animated text to your GIF using an online tool.

Gifntext offers a very easy to use interface, which allows you to add text, images, and brush strokes to your GIFs. Here's how to add text:

  1. Click the Text Icon (T).
  2. Add your text, select font, size, stroke and color. How to add animated text to GIFs
  3. To determine where the text will appear on the GIF, click and drag the text on the GIF itself to the position where you want it to appear.
  4. To determine when The text will appear on the GIF, you can drag the bar on the timeline layers below the GIF. Click and drag the red bar at each end of the timeline to determine how long The text will appear. Click on the blue bar and drag to determine when it will appear . How to add animated text to GIFs
  5. Repeat steps 1-3 until you have added all the text.
  6. You can delete text by clicking on the text and pressing the delete button on your keyboard. You can also duplicate text layers by clicking Paste Icon next to the layer in the timeline.
  7. If you don't want to share the GIF to the Gifntext gallery, check Keep private and click Create GIF .
  8. Once the GIF has been rendered, right click and click Save Image As to save it to your computer.

How to add animated text to GIFs

The only thing to keep in mind when using Gifntext is that you can't upload GIF files that are larger than 100MB in size.

If you want more granular control over when the text appears in your GIF, you might consider using a site like EZGif where you can designate frame by frame when the text appears in your GIF.

Once your GIF is ready, you can share it privately with friends or you can share your GIF on Facebook. You Can Now Use GIFs on Facebook (Here's How) You Can Now Use GIFs on Facebook (Here's How) Facebook is finally letting everyone use GIFs in comments. So expect Facebook to become a disaster of MySpace proportions in a very short space of time. Happiness! Read More Read more.