How to Post a GIF on Twitter: Complete Guide

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Find and upload GIFs to X posts

Written by Rain Kengly

Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Fact Checked

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Posting a GIF on X (formerly Twitter) can be done using the built-in GIF button during post creation. If you want to upload your own GIF saved on your device, you'll need to use the "photo" button instead. Here's how to post a GIF on Twitter (X) using your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer.

Uploading GIFs on X

To post a GIF on X (Twitter), start a new post or reply. Select the GIF icon below the post draft, and then select a GIF from the gallery. If you're uploading a GIF from your device, click the photo icon and select the GIF from your gallery. Select Post to post your GIF.

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Using iPhone or iPad

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Open the X for iOS App on your iPhone or iPad. If you aren't already logged in, enter your username, phone number, or email and password to do so now.
- You can download the X app for iOS from the App Store.
- If you don't have an X account, you'll need to sign up for one.
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Tap the + button. This is at the bottom-right corner. A new post draft will open.
- If you want to reply to someone else's post with a GIF, navigate to the post and tap the speech bubble icon.
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Tap the GIF button. This is below the post preview, but above your keyboard.
- If you want to upload a GIF from your device's gallery, such as a GIF saved from Giphy or another website, tap the photo icon instead. Then, select the GIF from your gallery.^{[1]
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Select a GIF. To find a GIF, tap any of the trending themes, or enter keywords into the search bar at the top.
- When you select a GIF, it will automatically be added to the post.
You can add text for your GIF for context or tag another user if needed.
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Click Post. Your tweet will be uploaded with your GIF.
- To add more than one GIF, tap the GIF button again and repeat the process.

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Using Android

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Open the X app on your Android Device. If you aren't already logged in, enter your username, phone number, or email and password to do so now.
- You can download the X app for Android from the Google Play Store.
- If you don't have an X account, you'll need to sign up for one.
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Tap the + icon and select Post. This is at the bottom-right corner.
- If you want to reply to someone else's post with a GIF, navigate to the post and tap the speech bubble icon.
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Tap the GIF button. This is below the post preview, but above your keyboard.
- If you want to upload a GIF from your device's gallery, such as a GIF saved from Giphy or another website, tap the photo icon instead. Then, select the GIF from your gallery.
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Select a GIF. To find a GIF, tap any of the trending themes, or enter keywords into the search bar at the top.
- When you select a GIF, it will automatically be added to the post.
You can add text for your GIF for context or tag another user if needed.
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Click Post. Your tweet will be uploaded with your GIF.
- To add more than one GIF, tap the GIF button again and repeat the process.

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Log into your X Account. Go to x.com from your computer and enter your username, phone number, or email and password.
- If you don't have an X account, you'll need to sign up for one.
- You should already see the new post field at the top of the page. If you don't see it, click the feature icon in the left panel to start a new post.
- If you want to reply to someone else's post with a GIF, navigate to the post and click the speech bubble icon.
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Click the GIF button. This is below the post preview, but above your keyboard.
- If you want to upload a GIF from your computer, such as a GIF saved from Giphy or another website, click the photo icon instead. Then, select the GIF from your gallery.
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Select a GIF. To find a GIF, select any of the trending themes, or enter keywords into the search bar at the top.
- When you select a GIF, it will automatically be added to the post.
You can add text for your GIF for context or tag another user if needed.
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Click Post. Your tweet will be uploaded with your GIF.
- To add more than one GIF, click the GIF button again and repeat the process.

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I tried to post a gif I made but it said the media I tried to upload was invalid. What is wrong?

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There are some size limits. That may be the problem.

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How do I forward or post a GIF from a DM?

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You can't directly forward a GIF from a DM. Instead, download it to your computer and upload it as a Tweet.

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How can I post a gif in Twitter via chrome app?

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Select Upload and Click on the Camera Button and select your gif file. Upload.

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