How to Search and Send GIFs in WhatsApp on iPhone

🗓️ April 18, 2025, By ✍️ Karly Wood

WhatsApp for iPhone has been updated to allow users to send animated GIFs, enhancing the chatting experience. The new version features a search option for easily finding and sharing funny GIFs. Now, users can send and receive animated GIFs and live photos, adding to the app’s utility alongside the ability to bookmark or star messages.

You no longer need to use a third-party app to send GIFs on WhatsApp. Simply install the latest version of WhatsApp on your iPhone, and you’re all set! Sharing GIFs and live photos is easy. Here’s how you can send a GIF on WhatsApp using your iPhone.

Let’s explore the dedicated search icon for finding the perfect animated GIF in WhatsApp. Enjoy the process! Before proceeding with the steps, ensure that you have the latest version of WhatsApp.

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Quite Easy to Send Animated GIFs in Whatsapp on iPhone

  1. Launch the Whatsapp app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on the Chats tab From the Bottom of the Screen and Select Conversation.
  3. Tap on the Sticker icon that appears in a text bar next to the Plus sign icon. 
Open WhatsApp Select Chats Tap on Conversation Chat Tap on the sticker icon appears in left side of text field on iPhone
  1. Now Tap on the Gif section and Select the Search bar icon to find and send Gif image on whatapp iOS.
  2. Now, Enter your word in the search field, for example –Anime character, So the result screen will show you a GIF of it. Scroll the screen to get more GIFs. Next, Tap on a GIF image.
  3. On this screen, you can Edit GIFs. Tap on the Send button that looks blue color located in the right-lower side corner of the screen.
Tap on GIF Select Search bar to Search Anime character Tap on a GIF image Select Send Button on iPhone

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That’s it.

There is also an option to send multiple GIFs in Whatsapp at a time. It is also very easy to crop, add emojis, and put text on GIF images. In addition, there is a Starred tab to view all bookmarked GIFs and to send often very easily. Even while you received GIFs in Whatsapp, you can easily copy, delete and forward with other contacts of your list.

To send Live Photos as animated GIFs, you will have to just 3D touch any live photo from the Photo & Video library and then choose ‘’select as GIF’’.

To send Videos that are 6 seconds or shorter, you can now send them as an animated GIF, the trick to send a video as GIF in Whatsapp on iPhone.

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We would love to hear about your experience sending animated GIFs on WhatsApp for iPhone. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Feel free to also share your thoughts on Facebook or Twitter. Lastly, stay in touch with us for more updates.

Karly Wood
Karly Wood

Karly Wood is a journalist based in Ohio who specializes in covering Apple and technology trends. With a varied experience in reporting on public safety, government, and education, her insights bridge multiple disciplines, providing readers with a well-rounded perspective on today's technological advancements. If you need to contact me, you can reach me at karlywood.ohio@gmail.com or through (Facebook)

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