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Do you want to make a GIF in Microsoft Paint? GIFs are useful because they have very small file sizes that don’t take up much disk space and are easy to email. While you can't make an animated GIF in MS Paint, you can still create still image GIFs, and even use the program to convert other image types to the GIF format. Read on to learn more about creating GIF images with Paint.
Quickly Create a GIF in MS Paint
You can create a simple GIF with a single frame in Microsoft Paint, but you can't make an animated GIF. To make a GIF, open an existing image or create a new one in Paint, then go to "File" > "Save as" > "GIF."
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Making a GIF Picture with Paint
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Open a file that you want to make into a GIF in Paint. You can do this by navigating to your file in File Explorer, right-clicking it, then selecting Open With > Paint. Or you can launch Paint, then go to Menu > Open > and Select your file.- If you don't have an image already that you'd like to turn into a GIF, you can open MS Paint from the Start menu and create a new image now.
- You can open images in JPG, BMP, TIFF, and PNG formats.[1]
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Edit the image. Use the tools like "Selection," "Image," and "Brushes" to add elements to the picture. If, for example, you selected a picture for a background, you can insert words or draw on it. Make sure you utilize all the tools appropriate for your images, like shapes, text, brushes, or stickers.Advertisement -
Click File. It's in the toolbar near the top left. -
Click Save as and GIF Picture. You'll see Save as in the panel on the left side of the page and GIF Picture will be an option in the menu that expands out.
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QuestionCan I animate the image without using any additional programs?
Community AnswerIf you have already created the frames, you can use a website to create the GIF. -
QuestionCan I use paint on my touch screen?
Community AnswerYes, you will be able to use this program on your touch screen. -
QuestionHow do I add text to a GIF image?
Community AnswerIf you are having trouble finding the tool used for creating a text box look for the "a" above the magnification tool. Then drag out the text box, select font and color, and type your message. However, using default font and size, it uses about 3 colors.
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1. Open a file that you want to make into a GIF in Paint 3D.
2. Edit the image.
3. Click Menu.
4. Click Save as and Video.
5. Click the "Save as type" drop-down menu and select "GIF."
6. Adjust the quality, size, and animation of your GIF.
7. Click Save.
