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How to Export Animated GIF from Photoshop

A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is a popular image format that supports animation. GIF animations are often used on websites and social media to create eye-catching visuals. If you want to create your own GIF animations, you can use Adobe Photoshop. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to export animated GIF from Photoshop.

Step 1: Create Your Animation

To create an animated GIF, you will need to create a series of images that will be played back in a loop. You can do this by creating a new document in Photoshop and adding multiple layers. Each layer will represent a different frame of your animation.

Step 2: Export the Animation

Once you have created your animation, you can export it as a GIF file. To do this, go to File > Export > Save for Web (Legacy). In the Save for Web window, make sure that the GIF option is selected from the Format drop-down menu.

Step 3: Configure the GIF Settings

The Save for Web window provides you with a number of options that you can use to configure your GIF file. These options include the following:

• Looping Options: You can choose whether or not you want your GIF to loop continuously or play only once.
• Animation Speed: You can control the speed at which your animation plays back.
• Color Palette: You can choose the number of colors that will be used in your GIF file.
• Transparency: You can choose whether or not you want your GIF file to have a transparent background.

Step 4: Save the GIF

Once you have configured the GIF settings, you can click the Save button to save your file. Your GIF file will be saved to the location that you specify.