How to add GIF files to videos
Applies ToClipchamp for personal accounts

Note: The information in this article applies to Clipchamp for personal accounts. While you can also import your own GIF files in Clipchamp for work, the GIPHY integration and exporting in GIF format as described in this article are currently only available in the personal version.

You can add GIF files to your Clipchamp videos, either by:

  • adding them directly from your computer or file hosting service

  • adding them from the GIPHY integration within the content library tab

How to import your own GIFs

To add your own GIF from your computer, click the import media button in the your media tab to access your device files. You can also click on the down arrow to connect other importing integrations like OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox. Alternatively, drag and drop your GIF file from your computer into the media bar.

An image of a Clipchamp user importing media into the your media tab.

Your GIF will now appear in the your media library. Drag and drop your GIF onto the timeline.

An image of a Clipchamp user dragging a video clip into the editing timeline.

How to import GIFs from the GIPHY integration 

To add a GIF to your video using our stock media, click on the content library tab. Next, click on the visuals drop down arrow then click on GIPHY.

An image of a Clipchamp user selecting the GIPHY collection in the content library's visuals dropdown.

This will open the entire GIPHY library. Search for keywords in the search bar, or click GIPHY for GIFs or stickers by GIPHY for stickers.

An image of a Clipchamp user viewing the GIPHY GIFs and Stickers collections in the content library.

Once you've found your preferred GIF, drag and drop it onto the timeline. If you already have a video on the timeline, make sure to add your GIF as the top video on the timeline.

An image of a Clipchamp user dragging a GIF above a video clip in the editing timeline.

How to edit your GIF size and location

The freehand resize tool helps you change your GIF size. Make sure you've selected your GIF file then grab any of the corners with your cursor and drag in or out to make the GIF bigger or smaller.

You can also change the location of your GIF by clicking down on the file inside the preview window then dragging and dropping it to a new place in the frame. 

An image of a Clipchamp user resizing a GIF in the video editor.​​​​​​​

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