Sending animated GIFs using GIPHY

Find and send GIFs using GIPHY, without leaving the Zoom chat window. Search for GIFs that match a keyword and click on the one you want to share in your chat.

This article covers:

• How to send an animated GIF using GIPHY
• How to access your favorite emojis

Prerequisites for sending GIFs in Zoom Chat

• Zoom desktop client
  • Windows: version 5.3.0 or higher
  • macOS: version 5.3.0 or higher
  • Linux: version 5.3.0 or higher
• Zoom mobile app
  • Android: version 5.3.0 or higher
  • iOS: version 5.3.0 or higher
• Animated GIFs enabled in IM settings by your admin

Note: You can't send animated GIFs using GIPHY if your admin enabled advanced chat encryption.

How to send an animated GIF using GIPHY

1. Sign in to the Zoom desktop client or mobile app.
2. Select a chat thread.
3. Click or tap the smiley face icon  at the bottom right of the chat window.
4. Click or tap GIF.
5. Type a word to search. Up to 8 GIFs will display.
   
6. Click on the GIF to send.
7. (Optional) Click or tap the ellipses icon (...) then Add to Emojis (desktop) or Save as Emoji (mobile) to add it to your favorite emojis.
   

Learn more about managing chat messages.

How to access your favorite emojis

Access your favorite emojis to easily send GIFs you previously added to your favorites.

1. Sign in to the Zoom desktop client or mobile app.
2. Select a chat thread.
3. Click or tap the smiley face icon  at the bottom right of the chat window.
4. Click or tap the heart icon to view your list of saved GIFs.