Hey Horizon!
Is it pronounced "GIF" or "JIF" ?
Join Abigail as she explains how to create and use GIFs in our world.
Adding GIF’s to your Entrata email:
If you don’t already have one, create your GIF using 3-5 images. Or, you can turn live photos/videos into GIF’s.
It’s best to use images that are all the same dimensions (all squares/all same rectangles).
Upload into your GIF maker (recommended free site is: ezgif.com/maker)
Save from your GIF maker of choice in the form of .gif file.
Upload your GIF into Canva.
Create your design with your GIF and download the poster in .gif format.
It will default to MP4 format from Canva but this will not display correctly in Entrata.
If this is a multipage graphic, download each piece separately rather than as ZIP file.
Use the 'Custom' layout through Message Center.
- Upload your GIF and insert into the body of your email.
Review design to make sure the GIF is showing properly. It’s recommended to send a test email to yourself!
Adding GIF’s to your social stories:
- If you don’t already have one, create your GIF using 3-5 images. Or, you can turn live photos/videos into GIF’s.
- It’s best to use images that are all the same dimensions (all squares/all same rectangles).
- Upload into your GIF maker (recommended free site is: ezgif.com/maker)
- Save from your GIF maker of choice in the form of .gif file.
- Upload your GIF into Canva.
- Create your design using your GIF and adjust the length of time you’d like the story to “play.”
- Download the graphic from Canva in MP4 format.
- Instagram does not yet recognize .gif files so it will need to be shared as a video.
- If this is a multipage graphic, download each piece separately rather than as ZIP file.
- If you are using a computer to create this, the best way to get the MP4 file from your computer to a phone is by emailing it to yourself or by downloading it directly from the Canva phone app.
- Share to your social platforms as a video with or without sound!
The design team is here if you ever want an extra look or opinion, reach them at creative@horizonra.com
Watch the video here.
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