Make Animated GIFs That Send on WhatsApp
Generate a custom animated GIF from a photo or text prompt and send it directly on WhatsApp. Free tier GIFs stay well under the 5 MB limit — no compression needed.
Step 1
Upload or describe
Any photo, or type what you want
Step 2
Generate your GIF
AI creates a looping animated GIF
Step 3
Send on WhatsApp
Download and share in any chat
📱 WhatsApp GIF Size Guide
Free GIF
~0.5–1 MB
✅ Sends reliably
Standard GIF
1–3 MB
✅ Usually fine
Pro GIF (long)
3–8 MB
⚠️ Compress first
What People Send on WhatsApp
Birthday Wishes
Send an animated birthday GIF instead of a plain "Happy Birthday" text. Animate a cake, balloons, or their photo.
Love & Relationship
A personalized animated GIF of a shared photo or romantic scene is more heartfelt than any emoji.
Celebrations
New job, graduation, engagement — mark the moment with a custom animated GIF in the family group chat.
Funny Reactions
Turn any photo into a reaction GIF and drop it in the chat at exactly the right moment.
International Friends
GIFs cross language barriers. A visual reaction lands the same no matter where in the world the chat is.
Group Announcements
Share news in a group chat with an animated GIF — gets way more attention than a text message.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GIF size limit for WhatsApp?›
WhatsApp accepts GIFs up to 5 MB on most devices. For the most reliable delivery across all phones and network speeds, aim for under 2 MB. If your GIF is too large, use the GIF Compressor to reduce the file size before sending.
How do I send a GIF on WhatsApp?›
Download your GIF file to your phone, open a WhatsApp chat, tap the attachment icon, select "Gallery" or "File", and find your GIF. WhatsApp will send it as an animated GIF that plays automatically in the conversation.
Can I make a GIF from a photo to send on WhatsApp?›
Yes. Upload any photo using the Image-to-GIF tool, pick an animation style, and download the result. The free tier generates short 2-second GIFs well under the WhatsApp size limit.
Does WhatsApp play GIFs automatically?›
Yes. WhatsApp automatically plays GIFs in chat when they are sent as GIF files (not as video). Make sure to download as GIF format — the tool exports standard .gif files compatible with WhatsApp on both iOS and Android.
Is it free to make GIFs for WhatsApp?›
Yes. The free tier gives you 1 animated GIF per day. Sign up free for 150 bonus credits plus 3 extra free generations to start. For more generations and higher quality, upgrade with credits.
Why is my GIF too large for WhatsApp?›
GIF file size depends on duration, resolution, and number of colors. Free tier GIFs are typically under 1 MB and send reliably. Standard tier GIFs may be larger — use the GIF Compressor to reduce size before sending on WhatsApp.