where are gifs on iphone

On iPhone, GIFs are usually found in Messages under #images or the plus (+) menu in iMessage on newer iOS versions. In some guides, GIFs can also be accessed through the Photos app in an Animated album or by using a GIF keyboard app.

Where to look

• Messages app: Open a chat, tap the + icon next to the text field, then choose #images to search or browse GIFs.

• Keyboard/app drawer: On newer iOS versions, GIF tools may live in the Messages app drawer rather than a separate keyboard button.

• Photos app: If you saved GIFs to your phone, they may appear in Photos under Animated.

If you do not see them

• Make sure you’re in iMessage and not just SMS.

• Check that your internet connection is working, since GIF search loads from online sources.

• If a GIF keyboard app disappeared, it may need to be re-added or accessed through the Messages app drawer.

If you want, I can also give you the exact taps for your iPhone model and iOS version.