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How to make a GIF for messaging apps

Messaging apps cap GIF uploads at very different sizes. Export one generic GIF and it may arrive as a still or fail entirely. LoopSnap sizes the GIF to the destination you choose.

Output

Animated GIF

From under 1 MB up to large chat GIFs, per destination.

Steps

  1. 1Open LoopSnap and tap New Loop.
  2. 2Pick a Live Photo, video, or burst.
  3. 3Choose the chat destination chip.
  4. 4Save or Share the GIF.

Tips

  • •Trim tightly for destinations with a small size cap.
  • •Use the Universal export when you're not sure where it's going.
  • •The preview matches the exported GIF frame for frame.

Do it in LoopSnap

LoopSnap handles every step on-device — pick a source, pick where it's going, and export a file that uploads on the first try. No account, no uploads.

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Frequently asked questions

Why does my GIF arrive as a still?

Some apps convert oversized or wrong-format GIFs to a single frame. LoopSnap exports within each app's limits so the animation survives.

What if my destination isn't listed?

Use the Universal export, or email us the app and its rules and we'll add a chip.

Does it work without internet?

Yes — everything runs on-device.