Google Slides helps you make impressive presentations with its diverse template library, collaboration options, and seamless integration with Google apps. You can use it on your Android phone, iPhone, desktop PC, laptop, oraffordable Chromebook. Your audience might lose interest if your slides appear uninspired. Break the monotony by including an occasional GIF or sticker. This tutorial shows you how to add GIFs and stickers to Google Slides.
When to add GIFs and stickers to Google Slides
A GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is an image file that uses a series of pictures to create an animated sequence. It’s like a video without sound and is typically used to express reactions or make memes.
If you think your presentation might cause audience members to nod off to sleep, add a GIF or two to your Google Slides. There’s a time and place for humor, so use it sparingly. For instance, a funny Star Wars GIF or sticker will attract your classmates' attention. But it might not fly during a board meeting presentation.
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How to get GIFs and stickers for your presentation
If you can’t find a particular GIF or sticker online, go toGiphyorTenor.comand enter your search term. You can also explore the trending section to find popular GIFs. If you’re using a phone, download the Giphy app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. You’ll also find other third-party apps for Android and iOS.
How to add GIFs and stickers on desktop
We walk you through three ways of adding GIFs and stickers to Google Slides. The first method adds them from the web, the second accesses GIFs downloaded to your desktop PC, and the third uses a web link.
How to add GIFs and stickers from the web
How to add GIFs and stickers saved on your computer
Adding GIFs and stickers from your computer is the easiest way to include them in your slideshow. You must download them to your PC before following these steps.
How to add GIFs and stickers via URLs
First, keep your GIF or sticker’s URL handy.
How to add GIFs and stickers on mobile
The Google Slides mobile app isn’t as feature-rich as the desktop version. However, it will do in a pinch. First, download the GIFs or stickers you want on your phone. You can’t add them to your presentation via URL.
The following steps work on Android and iOS. We use an Android smartphone in this tutorial, but iPhone users can follow along.
Why can’t I add a GIF or sticker to Google Slides?
There are many reasons why your GIF or sticker might not load correctly despite following the steps listed above.
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How to edit GIFs and stickers in Google Slides
You can customize GIFs to match the theme of your presentation. You can add a border, crop, resize, and recolor images.
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How to use formatting options
Use Google Slides' formatting options to change your GIF or sticker’s orientation, size, color, opacity, and brightness.
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Get your point across with GIFs and stickers
If a picture is worth a thousand words,animated GIFSare worth even more. Pique your audience’s interest by adding GIFs and stickers in Google Slides. If you want to make custom GIFs on Android, we have a guide forcreating GIFs from stop-motion photos.
