🎨 How to Make Animated GIFs Using Canva

1) Start a New Design

1. Go to Canva.com and log in.
2. Click Create a design and choose a preset size or custom dimensions (e.g., 1080×1080 for Instagram).
3. Canva opens a blank canvas to begin.

Tip: Search "animated" in Templates to start faster.

2) Add Your Design Elements

1. Use Elements to add shapes, icons, stickers, or illustrations.
2. Upload your own photos or pick from Canva's library.
3. Add Text for headlines, quotes, or CTAs, and arrange with the Position tool.

3) Animate

1. Select an element and click Animate in the top toolbar.
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3. Choose effects like Fade, Pop, Pan, or Drift.
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5. Animate a single element or the entire page, and adjust speed with the slider (when available).

4) Timing & Loops

1. Click the small clock icon on each page to set duration (2–4s works great).
2. Add pages to build a simple frame-by-frame sequence.
3. Use page transitions (e.g., fade, slide) for smooth movement between pages.

5) Export as GIF

1. Click Share → Download.
2. Choose File type: GIF and select the pages to include.
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4. Toggle Loop to "forever" if you want it to repeat continuously, then Download.

Pro Tips

• Keep it light: Under ~10 seconds loads faster and looks cleaner on social.
• Brand consistency: Stick to 2–3 colors and your brand fonts.
• Transparent background: Available with Canva Pro — great for logos and overlays.
• Repurpose: Export as MP4 too for higher-quality posts.