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2D character animation is one of the significant kinds of animation popularly used for creating animated movies, marketing videos, cartoons, advertisements, educational content, corporate presentations, video games, etc.

With the popularity of video content, more and more businesses tend to use animation for promotion, as they magnify conversion rates by 20%. Some companies hire 2D character animation services; others try to make them online with software help.

In this article

01 [What is 2D Character Animation and What Does 2D Animation Do?](#Part 1)

02 [2D Character Animation Tips and Tricks](#Part 2)

03 [An Ultimate Guide to Create 2D Character Animation Online](#Part 3)

04 [5 Great 2D Character Animation Templates](#Part 4)

Part 1 What is 2D Character Animation and What Does 2D Animation Do?

2D animation is identified by having its characters and objects created in a 2D space. It means that they only have height and width to specify.

However, 2D animation is considered a traditional style, known from the 1800s. Initially, it was designed by merging the frames in which one drawing was followed by another and making them different; every second consists of 24 frames.

We all remember the classic Disney animations. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Little Mermaid, Bambi, etc. They are some of the highly famous 2D animation styles.

With the advancement of computer technologies, this process also got digitized through various 2D character animation software.

In this guide, we’ll talk about everything relatable to 2D character animation, and let’s proceed with the expert tips and tricks to create inspirational style within animation character 2D.

Part 2 2D Character Animation Tips and Tricks

01Look for a real-time reference

Using a real-world reference for 2D character animation can help you effectively animate faces. For example, when studios collaborate with voice-over artists, they often record their facial movements. It further helps 2D animators to ensure their expressions get captured convincingly.

If it seems impossible, you can consider using your face, so you have something to refer back to. You could also use a mirror and utter the words your character will speak. It will display the correct animated expressions.

02Observe real life

You need to use observation a lot more. One of the primary aspects of 2D character animation is bringing life to animate objections. Therefore, you must carefully consider how emotion can get portrayed and select each movement accordingly.

Take time watching how people in real-life environments talk and interact with each other, how they express emotions, how they move, etc. Please don’t spend much time doing this, as it is valuable to research.

03Simplicity is the key

2D character animation is never complex compared with 3D. Think carefully before creating a scene too complicated. You must not include too much information, which is hard to digest, and you may even find yourself compromising the scene’s realism. Try not to heavy the stage with too many pose changes or other elements, and keep it genuine.

04Draw animation again and again

Drawing animation consumes a lot of time. You can’t complete it within one day, so you better know deep down that one task only can be done after you have revamped it various times. For 2D character animation, you may need to draw objects on paper several times.

You can’t master the skill of animation character 2D quickly. Luckily, all pains will be relieved someday.

05Feedback is important

Feedback is an essential element of artistic development. It’s wise to actively seek out feedback from familiar figures who can help you enhance. Naturally, we may see work we have invested a great deal of time and effort indifferently to someone not so involved in the creative process. Feedback can equate to a valuable learning opportunity that will assist you produce the results hit the spot much more appropriately.

Part 3 An Ultimate Guide to Create 2D Character Animation Online

Let’s now look at making an illustrated 2D character animation move on a screen.

While there are nearly numerous options for 2D character animation tools and software, this tutorial will animate a character in Adobe After Effects.

Steps to create 2D character animation After Effects

01Step 1: Download and Install Duik

You need to install the Duik animation plugin for Adobe After Effects to simplify the whole process. You can animate and rig characters’ entire limbs with Duik using just the placement of their feet and hands.

While this isn’t an essential step, it can be valuable for beginners, as you’ll see in this tutorial. Luckily, Duik is available for free from Rainbox Laboratory.

02Step 2: Design Your Character

You need a moving character before you’re able to start animating. You can create this character in Adobe Illustrator and import it into After Effects.

Try creating a straightforward character with an aim on the character’s limbs.

In the example mentioned below, you can see that the body is a very rudimentary shape—a circle—with long legs that make it simple to consider the animation process.

Check the character’s joints. Making a round joint between the lower and upper parts of the legs, for instance, will help the character move more smoothly.

03Step 3: Make and Import Your Character Artwork

Now, you’ll need to make a few final adjustments before moving your character artwork. Break your character out into layers firstly. Every section of the character that will move independently needs a separate layer.

So, layers include his circular body, face, and the leg’s segments (i.e., lower leg, upper leg, and foot).

To import your character artwork, go to File, click the Import tab, and choose your character file. Ensure that you need to import it as a composition to ensure it includes the layers you just created.

04Step 4: Establish Initial Character Rigging

Now, the 2D character animation is almost over by the initial rigging.

Firstly, lower the opacity of all your layers to above 50% to see the critical joints within the character.

Next, you must ensure that the joints hinge in the ideal direction. It’s simple to do with the anchor point tool. For each character’s layer, place the anchor point at the center of gravity for each layer of the 2D character animation.

The anchor point would probably go between the eyes for the layer of the face (i.e., the nose, eyes, and mouth). For each legs’ section, hold the anchor point where the leg will hinge (e.g., the anchor point would be at the highest point for the leg’s upper portion, where it meets the body).

Then, use the parent tool to join the limbs’ sections. For instance, the parent of the foot would be the lower leg, and the upper portion is the parent of the lower leg.

It makes sure that the leg moves together as one unit with multiple hinge points.

Finally, use the Duik toolbar to create character controllers. Controllers control the rotation and position of critical elements within your character. For the ankles of the 2D character animation, you would select the controller that encompasses both the rotation and position.

05Step 5: Create Your Rig

Use the Duik toolbar to create a rig. Select each layer from the extremities inward from each limb, lasting with your controllers.

You would select the ankle for a leg, followed by the upper portion, the lower leg, and conclusively, the controller at the ankle. Then, select auto-rig within the Rigging area of the Duik toolbar.

The entire leg will move when you move that ankle controller. If your character contains them, repeat the process for the other leg, along with other limbs.

Before proceeding, test the limbs to make sure they hinge and move correctly. You need to adjust the opacity of the character back to 100% once you are satisfied with the movements.

06Step 6: Start Animating Your Character

You can begin animating after completing a rig. First, create keyframes—the ending and beginning points of the character’s movement. The character’s legs are at their most magnified are thus the endpoints for a walk cycle. Make sure that the beginning and ending of keyframes are identical to get an ideal loop.

Start adding in-between frames from there, like when one leg crosses over the other in the middle of a walking stride.

Moreover, you can add ‘easing” to the animation via 2D character animation After Effects’ Easy Ease tab, located under the Animation button, and Keyframe Assistant.

It will smoothen the transition between the keyframes. You will have a primary walking sequence at this instance.

Now, you can make further refinements to add detail and secondary movement, like a bobbing motion of the head. You can also modify elements like the keyframe velocity, further smoothing out the animation.

As you practice, you’ll get a better feel for your animation preferences and develop more advanced realistic 2D animation character design capabilities.

Part 4 5 Great 2D Character Animation Templates

1 – FrameStory Character Animation Toolkit

2 – Explainer Video Character Animation ToolKit

3 – 2D Character Animation After Effects Template

4 – Character Animation ToolKit

5 – Rigged Character Animation Mockup Template

Given above is a list of the best 2D character animation templates worth considering. Yet, if you are tired of using After Effects Templates, why not select Wondershare Filmora Template Mode?

It is a brand-new mode recently launched by Filmora to ramp up your story. It is a simplistic way to use compared with After Effects.

****Wondershare Filmora Video Editor Template Mode**

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora Template Mode is a bold breakthrough that helps you create incredible videos in a minute. Forget about dragging n dropping the video clips into a timeline; Filmora template Mode provides you a new way of generating videos automatically by using various stylish video templates.

Steps to create a stunning animated video in 3 levels

01Step 1: Choose a template

Pick up a video template that best suits your needs.

02Step 2: Import Media

Import at least three video clips or images and let AI assist you in ramping the production process without hassle.

03Step 3: Export Project

Export media among multiple social media platforms.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Understanding 2D character animation tips and tricks

● A step by step guide to creating 2D character animation online

● Five best 2D character animation templates

● The best alternative of using the Template mode directly within the Wondershare Filmora

Try It Free Try It Free

2D character animation is one of the significant kinds of animation popularly used for creating animated movies, marketing videos, cartoons, advertisements, educational content, corporate presentations, video games, etc.

With the popularity of video content, more and more businesses tend to use animation for promotion, as they magnify conversion rates by 20%. Some companies hire 2D character animation services; others try to make them online with software help.

In this article

01 [What is 2D Character Animation and What Does 2D Animation Do?](#Part 1)

02 [2D Character Animation Tips and Tricks](#Part 2)

03 [An Ultimate Guide to Create 2D Character Animation Online](#Part 3)

04 [5 Great 2D Character Animation Templates](#Part 4)

Part 1 What is 2D Character Animation and What Does 2D Animation Do?

2D animation is identified by having its characters and objects created in a 2D space. It means that they only have height and width to specify.

However, 2D animation is considered a traditional style, known from the 1800s. Initially, it was designed by merging the frames in which one drawing was followed by another and making them different; every second consists of 24 frames.

We all remember the classic Disney animations. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Little Mermaid, Bambi, etc. They are some of the highly famous 2D animation styles.

With the advancement of computer technologies, this process also got digitized through various 2D character animation software.

In this guide, we’ll talk about everything relatable to 2D character animation, and let’s proceed with the expert tips and tricks to create inspirational style within animation character 2D.

Part 2 2D Character Animation Tips and Tricks

01Look for a real-time reference

Using a real-world reference for 2D character animation can help you effectively animate faces. For example, when studios collaborate with voice-over artists, they often record their facial movements. It further helps 2D animators to ensure their expressions get captured convincingly.

If it seems impossible, you can consider using your face, so you have something to refer back to. You could also use a mirror and utter the words your character will speak. It will display the correct animated expressions.

02Observe real life

You need to use observation a lot more. One of the primary aspects of 2D character animation is bringing life to animate objections. Therefore, you must carefully consider how emotion can get portrayed and select each movement accordingly.

Take time watching how people in real-life environments talk and interact with each other, how they express emotions, how they move, etc. Please don’t spend much time doing this, as it is valuable to research.

03Simplicity is the key

2D character animation is never complex compared with 3D. Think carefully before creating a scene too complicated. You must not include too much information, which is hard to digest, and you may even find yourself compromising the scene’s realism. Try not to heavy the stage with too many pose changes or other elements, and keep it genuine.

04Draw animation again and again

Drawing animation consumes a lot of time. You can’t complete it within one day, so you better know deep down that one task only can be done after you have revamped it various times. For 2D character animation, you may need to draw objects on paper several times.

You can’t master the skill of animation character 2D quickly. Luckily, all pains will be relieved someday.

05Feedback is important

Feedback is an essential element of artistic development. It’s wise to actively seek out feedback from familiar figures who can help you enhance. Naturally, we may see work we have invested a great deal of time and effort indifferently to someone not so involved in the creative process. Feedback can equate to a valuable learning opportunity that will assist you produce the results hit the spot much more appropriately.

Part 3 An Ultimate Guide to Create 2D Character Animation Online

Let’s now look at making an illustrated 2D character animation move on a screen.

While there are nearly numerous options for 2D character animation tools and software, this tutorial will animate a character in Adobe After Effects.

Steps to create 2D character animation After Effects

01Step 1: Download and Install Duik

You need to install the Duik animation plugin for Adobe After Effects to simplify the whole process. You can animate and rig characters’ entire limbs with Duik using just the placement of their feet and hands.

While this isn’t an essential step, it can be valuable for beginners, as you’ll see in this tutorial. Luckily, Duik is available for free from Rainbox Laboratory.

02Step 2: Design Your Character

You need a moving character before you’re able to start animating. You can create this character in Adobe Illustrator and import it into After Effects.

Try creating a straightforward character with an aim on the character’s limbs.

In the example mentioned below, you can see that the body is a very rudimentary shape—a circle—with long legs that make it simple to consider the animation process.

Check the character’s joints. Making a round joint between the lower and upper parts of the legs, for instance, will help the character move more smoothly.

03Step 3: Make and Import Your Character Artwork

Now, you’ll need to make a few final adjustments before moving your character artwork. Break your character out into layers firstly. Every section of the character that will move independently needs a separate layer.

So, layers include his circular body, face, and the leg’s segments (i.e., lower leg, upper leg, and foot).

To import your character artwork, go to File, click the Import tab, and choose your character file. Ensure that you need to import it as a composition to ensure it includes the layers you just created.

04Step 4: Establish Initial Character Rigging

Now, the 2D character animation is almost over by the initial rigging.

Firstly, lower the opacity of all your layers to above 50% to see the critical joints within the character.

Next, you must ensure that the joints hinge in the ideal direction. It’s simple to do with the anchor point tool. For each character’s layer, place the anchor point at the center of gravity for each layer of the 2D character animation.

The anchor point would probably go between the eyes for the layer of the face (i.e., the nose, eyes, and mouth). For each legs’ section, hold the anchor point where the leg will hinge (e.g., the anchor point would be at the highest point for the leg’s upper portion, where it meets the body).

Then, use the parent tool to join the limbs’ sections. For instance, the parent of the foot would be the lower leg, and the upper portion is the parent of the lower leg.

It makes sure that the leg moves together as one unit with multiple hinge points.

Finally, use the Duik toolbar to create character controllers. Controllers control the rotation and position of critical elements within your character. For the ankles of the 2D character animation, you would select the controller that encompasses both the rotation and position.

05Step 5: Create Your Rig

Use the Duik toolbar to create a rig. Select each layer from the extremities inward from each limb, lasting with your controllers.

You would select the ankle for a leg, followed by the upper portion, the lower leg, and conclusively, the controller at the ankle. Then, select auto-rig within the Rigging area of the Duik toolbar.

The entire leg will move when you move that ankle controller. If your character contains them, repeat the process for the other leg, along with other limbs.

Before proceeding, test the limbs to make sure they hinge and move correctly. You need to adjust the opacity of the character back to 100% once you are satisfied with the movements.

06Step 6: Start Animating Your Character

You can begin animating after completing a rig. First, create keyframes—the ending and beginning points of the character’s movement. The character’s legs are at their most magnified are thus the endpoints for a walk cycle. Make sure that the beginning and ending of keyframes are identical to get an ideal loop.

Start adding in-between frames from there, like when one leg crosses over the other in the middle of a walking stride.

Moreover, you can add ‘easing” to the animation via 2D character animation After Effects’ Easy Ease tab, located under the Animation button, and Keyframe Assistant.

It will smoothen the transition between the keyframes. You will have a primary walking sequence at this instance.

Now, you can make further refinements to add detail and secondary movement, like a bobbing motion of the head. You can also modify elements like the keyframe velocity, further smoothing out the animation.

As you practice, you’ll get a better feel for your animation preferences and develop more advanced realistic 2D animation character design capabilities.

Part 4 5 Great 2D Character Animation Templates

1 – FrameStory Character Animation Toolkit

2 – Explainer Video Character Animation ToolKit

3 – 2D Character Animation After Effects Template

4 – Character Animation ToolKit

5 – Rigged Character Animation Mockup Template

Given above is a list of the best 2D character animation templates worth considering. Yet, if you are tired of using After Effects Templates, why not select Wondershare Filmora Template Mode?

It is a brand-new mode recently launched by Filmora to ramp up your story. It is a simplistic way to use compared with After Effects.

****Wondershare Filmora Video Editor Template Mode**

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora Template Mode is a bold breakthrough that helps you create incredible videos in a minute. Forget about dragging n dropping the video clips into a timeline; Filmora template Mode provides you a new way of generating videos automatically by using various stylish video templates.

Steps to create a stunning animated video in 3 levels

01Step 1: Choose a template

Pick up a video template that best suits your needs.

02Step 2: Import Media

Import at least three video clips or images and let AI assist you in ramping the production process without hassle.

03Step 3: Export Project

Export media among multiple social media platforms.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Understanding 2D character animation tips and tricks

● A step by step guide to creating 2D character animation online

● Five best 2D character animation templates

● The best alternative of using the Template mode directly within the Wondershare Filmora

Try It Free Try It Free

2D character animation is one of the significant kinds of animation popularly used for creating animated movies, marketing videos, cartoons, advertisements, educational content, corporate presentations, video games, etc.

With the popularity of video content, more and more businesses tend to use animation for promotion, as they magnify conversion rates by 20%. Some companies hire 2D character animation services; others try to make them online with software help.

In this article

01 [What is 2D Character Animation and What Does 2D Animation Do?](#Part 1)

02 [2D Character Animation Tips and Tricks](#Part 2)

03 [An Ultimate Guide to Create 2D Character Animation Online](#Part 3)

04 [5 Great 2D Character Animation Templates](#Part 4)

Part 1 What is 2D Character Animation and What Does 2D Animation Do?

2D animation is identified by having its characters and objects created in a 2D space. It means that they only have height and width to specify.

However, 2D animation is considered a traditional style, known from the 1800s. Initially, it was designed by merging the frames in which one drawing was followed by another and making them different; every second consists of 24 frames.

We all remember the classic Disney animations. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Little Mermaid, Bambi, etc. They are some of the highly famous 2D animation styles.

With the advancement of computer technologies, this process also got digitized through various 2D character animation software.

In this guide, we’ll talk about everything relatable to 2D character animation, and let’s proceed with the expert tips and tricks to create inspirational style within animation character 2D.

Part 2 2D Character Animation Tips and Tricks

01Look for a real-time reference

Using a real-world reference for 2D character animation can help you effectively animate faces. For example, when studios collaborate with voice-over artists, they often record their facial movements. It further helps 2D animators to ensure their expressions get captured convincingly.

If it seems impossible, you can consider using your face, so you have something to refer back to. You could also use a mirror and utter the words your character will speak. It will display the correct animated expressions.

02Observe real life

You need to use observation a lot more. One of the primary aspects of 2D character animation is bringing life to animate objections. Therefore, you must carefully consider how emotion can get portrayed and select each movement accordingly.

Take time watching how people in real-life environments talk and interact with each other, how they express emotions, how they move, etc. Please don’t spend much time doing this, as it is valuable to research.

03Simplicity is the key

2D character animation is never complex compared with 3D. Think carefully before creating a scene too complicated. You must not include too much information, which is hard to digest, and you may even find yourself compromising the scene’s realism. Try not to heavy the stage with too many pose changes or other elements, and keep it genuine.

04Draw animation again and again

Drawing animation consumes a lot of time. You can’t complete it within one day, so you better know deep down that one task only can be done after you have revamped it various times. For 2D character animation, you may need to draw objects on paper several times.

You can’t master the skill of animation character 2D quickly. Luckily, all pains will be relieved someday.

05Feedback is important

Feedback is an essential element of artistic development. It’s wise to actively seek out feedback from familiar figures who can help you enhance. Naturally, we may see work we have invested a great deal of time and effort indifferently to someone not so involved in the creative process. Feedback can equate to a valuable learning opportunity that will assist you produce the results hit the spot much more appropriately.

Part 3 An Ultimate Guide to Create 2D Character Animation Online

Let’s now look at making an illustrated 2D character animation move on a screen.

While there are nearly numerous options for 2D character animation tools and software, this tutorial will animate a character in Adobe After Effects.

Steps to create 2D character animation After Effects

01Step 1: Download and Install Duik

You need to install the Duik animation plugin for Adobe After Effects to simplify the whole process. You can animate and rig characters’ entire limbs with Duik using just the placement of their feet and hands.

While this isn’t an essential step, it can be valuable for beginners, as you’ll see in this tutorial. Luckily, Duik is available for free from Rainbox Laboratory.

02Step 2: Design Your Character

You need a moving character before you’re able to start animating. You can create this character in Adobe Illustrator and import it into After Effects.

Try creating a straightforward character with an aim on the character’s limbs.

In the example mentioned below, you can see that the body is a very rudimentary shape—a circle—with long legs that make it simple to consider the animation process.

Check the character’s joints. Making a round joint between the lower and upper parts of the legs, for instance, will help the character move more smoothly.

03Step 3: Make and Import Your Character Artwork

Now, you’ll need to make a few final adjustments before moving your character artwork. Break your character out into layers firstly. Every section of the character that will move independently needs a separate layer.

So, layers include his circular body, face, and the leg’s segments (i.e., lower leg, upper leg, and foot).

To import your character artwork, go to File, click the Import tab, and choose your character file. Ensure that you need to import it as a composition to ensure it includes the layers you just created.

04Step 4: Establish Initial Character Rigging

Now, the 2D character animation is almost over by the initial rigging.

Firstly, lower the opacity of all your layers to above 50% to see the critical joints within the character.

Next, you must ensure that the joints hinge in the ideal direction. It’s simple to do with the anchor point tool. For each character’s layer, place the anchor point at the center of gravity for each layer of the 2D character animation.

The anchor point would probably go between the eyes for the layer of the face (i.e., the nose, eyes, and mouth). For each legs’ section, hold the anchor point where the leg will hinge (e.g., the anchor point would be at the highest point for the leg’s upper portion, where it meets the body).

Then, use the parent tool to join the limbs’ sections. For instance, the parent of the foot would be the lower leg, and the upper portion is the parent of the lower leg.

It makes sure that the leg moves together as one unit with multiple hinge points.

Finally, use the Duik toolbar to create character controllers. Controllers control the rotation and position of critical elements within your character. For the ankles of the 2D character animation, you would select the controller that encompasses both the rotation and position.

05Step 5: Create Your Rig

Use the Duik toolbar to create a rig. Select each layer from the extremities inward from each limb, lasting with your controllers.

You would select the ankle for a leg, followed by the upper portion, the lower leg, and conclusively, the controller at the ankle. Then, select auto-rig within the Rigging area of the Duik toolbar.

The entire leg will move when you move that ankle controller. If your character contains them, repeat the process for the other leg, along with other limbs.

Before proceeding, test the limbs to make sure they hinge and move correctly. You need to adjust the opacity of the character back to 100% once you are satisfied with the movements.

06Step 6: Start Animating Your Character

You can begin animating after completing a rig. First, create keyframes—the ending and beginning points of the character’s movement. The character’s legs are at their most magnified are thus the endpoints for a walk cycle. Make sure that the beginning and ending of keyframes are identical to get an ideal loop.

Start adding in-between frames from there, like when one leg crosses over the other in the middle of a walking stride.

Moreover, you can add ‘easing” to the animation via 2D character animation After Effects’ Easy Ease tab, located under the Animation button, and Keyframe Assistant.

It will smoothen the transition between the keyframes. You will have a primary walking sequence at this instance.

Now, you can make further refinements to add detail and secondary movement, like a bobbing motion of the head. You can also modify elements like the keyframe velocity, further smoothing out the animation.

As you practice, you’ll get a better feel for your animation preferences and develop more advanced realistic 2D animation character design capabilities.

Part 4 5 Great 2D Character Animation Templates

1 – FrameStory Character Animation Toolkit

2 – Explainer Video Character Animation ToolKit

3 – 2D Character Animation After Effects Template

4 – Character Animation ToolKit

5 – Rigged Character Animation Mockup Template

Given above is a list of the best 2D character animation templates worth considering. Yet, if you are tired of using After Effects Templates, why not select Wondershare Filmora Template Mode?

It is a brand-new mode recently launched by Filmora to ramp up your story. It is a simplistic way to use compared with After Effects.

****Wondershare Filmora Video Editor Template Mode**

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora Template Mode is a bold breakthrough that helps you create incredible videos in a minute. Forget about dragging n dropping the video clips into a timeline; Filmora template Mode provides you a new way of generating videos automatically by using various stylish video templates.

Steps to create a stunning animated video in 3 levels

01Step 1: Choose a template

Pick up a video template that best suits your needs.

02Step 2: Import Media

Import at least three video clips or images and let AI assist you in ramping the production process without hassle.

03Step 3: Export Project

Export media among multiple social media platforms.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Understanding 2D character animation tips and tricks

● A step by step guide to creating 2D character animation online

● Five best 2D character animation templates

● The best alternative of using the Template mode directly within the Wondershare Filmora

Try It Free Try It Free

2D character animation is one of the significant kinds of animation popularly used for creating animated movies, marketing videos, cartoons, advertisements, educational content, corporate presentations, video games, etc.

With the popularity of video content, more and more businesses tend to use animation for promotion, as they magnify conversion rates by 20%. Some companies hire 2D character animation services; others try to make them online with software help.

In this article

01 [What is 2D Character Animation and What Does 2D Animation Do?](#Part 1)

02 [2D Character Animation Tips and Tricks](#Part 2)

03 [An Ultimate Guide to Create 2D Character Animation Online](#Part 3)

04 [5 Great 2D Character Animation Templates](#Part 4)

Part 1 What is 2D Character Animation and What Does 2D Animation Do?

2D animation is identified by having its characters and objects created in a 2D space. It means that they only have height and width to specify.

However, 2D animation is considered a traditional style, known from the 1800s. Initially, it was designed by merging the frames in which one drawing was followed by another and making them different; every second consists of 24 frames.

We all remember the classic Disney animations. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Little Mermaid, Bambi, etc. They are some of the highly famous 2D animation styles.

With the advancement of computer technologies, this process also got digitized through various 2D character animation software.

In this guide, we’ll talk about everything relatable to 2D character animation, and let’s proceed with the expert tips and tricks to create inspirational style within animation character 2D.

Part 2 2D Character Animation Tips and Tricks

01Look for a real-time reference

Using a real-world reference for 2D character animation can help you effectively animate faces. For example, when studios collaborate with voice-over artists, they often record their facial movements. It further helps 2D animators to ensure their expressions get captured convincingly.

If it seems impossible, you can consider using your face, so you have something to refer back to. You could also use a mirror and utter the words your character will speak. It will display the correct animated expressions.

02Observe real life

You need to use observation a lot more. One of the primary aspects of 2D character animation is bringing life to animate objections. Therefore, you must carefully consider how emotion can get portrayed and select each movement accordingly.

Take time watching how people in real-life environments talk and interact with each other, how they express emotions, how they move, etc. Please don’t spend much time doing this, as it is valuable to research.

03Simplicity is the key

2D character animation is never complex compared with 3D. Think carefully before creating a scene too complicated. You must not include too much information, which is hard to digest, and you may even find yourself compromising the scene’s realism. Try not to heavy the stage with too many pose changes or other elements, and keep it genuine.

04Draw animation again and again

Drawing animation consumes a lot of time. You can’t complete it within one day, so you better know deep down that one task only can be done after you have revamped it various times. For 2D character animation, you may need to draw objects on paper several times.

You can’t master the skill of animation character 2D quickly. Luckily, all pains will be relieved someday.

05Feedback is important

Feedback is an essential element of artistic development. It’s wise to actively seek out feedback from familiar figures who can help you enhance. Naturally, we may see work we have invested a great deal of time and effort indifferently to someone not so involved in the creative process. Feedback can equate to a valuable learning opportunity that will assist you produce the results hit the spot much more appropriately.

Part 3 An Ultimate Guide to Create 2D Character Animation Online

Let’s now look at making an illustrated 2D character animation move on a screen.

While there are nearly numerous options for 2D character animation tools and software, this tutorial will animate a character in Adobe After Effects.

Steps to create 2D character animation After Effects

01Step 1: Download and Install Duik

You need to install the Duik animation plugin for Adobe After Effects to simplify the whole process. You can animate and rig characters’ entire limbs with Duik using just the placement of their feet and hands.

While this isn’t an essential step, it can be valuable for beginners, as you’ll see in this tutorial. Luckily, Duik is available for free from Rainbox Laboratory.

02Step 2: Design Your Character

You need a moving character before you’re able to start animating. You can create this character in Adobe Illustrator and import it into After Effects.

Try creating a straightforward character with an aim on the character’s limbs.

In the example mentioned below, you can see that the body is a very rudimentary shape—a circle—with long legs that make it simple to consider the animation process.

Check the character’s joints. Making a round joint between the lower and upper parts of the legs, for instance, will help the character move more smoothly.

03Step 3: Make and Import Your Character Artwork

Now, you’ll need to make a few final adjustments before moving your character artwork. Break your character out into layers firstly. Every section of the character that will move independently needs a separate layer.

So, layers include his circular body, face, and the leg’s segments (i.e., lower leg, upper leg, and foot).

To import your character artwork, go to File, click the Import tab, and choose your character file. Ensure that you need to import it as a composition to ensure it includes the layers you just created.

04Step 4: Establish Initial Character Rigging

Now, the 2D character animation is almost over by the initial rigging.

Firstly, lower the opacity of all your layers to above 50% to see the critical joints within the character.

Next, you must ensure that the joints hinge in the ideal direction. It’s simple to do with the anchor point tool. For each character’s layer, place the anchor point at the center of gravity for each layer of the 2D character animation.

The anchor point would probably go between the eyes for the layer of the face (i.e., the nose, eyes, and mouth). For each legs’ section, hold the anchor point where the leg will hinge (e.g., the anchor point would be at the highest point for the leg’s upper portion, where it meets the body).

Then, use the parent tool to join the limbs’ sections. For instance, the parent of the foot would be the lower leg, and the upper portion is the parent of the lower leg.

It makes sure that the leg moves together as one unit with multiple hinge points.

Finally, use the Duik toolbar to create character controllers. Controllers control the rotation and position of critical elements within your character. For the ankles of the 2D character animation, you would select the controller that encompasses both the rotation and position.

05Step 5: Create Your Rig

Use the Duik toolbar to create a rig. Select each layer from the extremities inward from each limb, lasting with your controllers.

You would select the ankle for a leg, followed by the upper portion, the lower leg, and conclusively, the controller at the ankle. Then, select auto-rig within the Rigging area of the Duik toolbar.

The entire leg will move when you move that ankle controller. If your character contains them, repeat the process for the other leg, along with other limbs.

Before proceeding, test the limbs to make sure they hinge and move correctly. You need to adjust the opacity of the character back to 100% once you are satisfied with the movements.

06Step 6: Start Animating Your Character

You can begin animating after completing a rig. First, create keyframes—the ending and beginning points of the character’s movement. The character’s legs are at their most magnified are thus the endpoints for a walk cycle. Make sure that the beginning and ending of keyframes are identical to get an ideal loop.

Start adding in-between frames from there, like when one leg crosses over the other in the middle of a walking stride.

Moreover, you can add ‘easing” to the animation via 2D character animation After Effects’ Easy Ease tab, located under the Animation button, and Keyframe Assistant.

It will smoothen the transition between the keyframes. You will have a primary walking sequence at this instance.

Now, you can make further refinements to add detail and secondary movement, like a bobbing motion of the head. You can also modify elements like the keyframe velocity, further smoothing out the animation.

As you practice, you’ll get a better feel for your animation preferences and develop more advanced realistic 2D animation character design capabilities.

Part 4 5 Great 2D Character Animation Templates

1 – FrameStory Character Animation Toolkit

2 – Explainer Video Character Animation ToolKit

3 – 2D Character Animation After Effects Template

4 – Character Animation ToolKit

5 – Rigged Character Animation Mockup Template

Given above is a list of the best 2D character animation templates worth considering. Yet, if you are tired of using After Effects Templates, why not select Wondershare Filmora Template Mode?

It is a brand-new mode recently launched by Filmora to ramp up your story. It is a simplistic way to use compared with After Effects.

****Wondershare Filmora Video Editor Template Mode**

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For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

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Filmora Template Mode is a bold breakthrough that helps you create incredible videos in a minute. Forget about dragging n dropping the video clips into a timeline; Filmora template Mode provides you a new way of generating videos automatically by using various stylish video templates.

Steps to create a stunning animated video in 3 levels

01Step 1: Choose a template

Pick up a video template that best suits your needs.

02Step 2: Import Media

Import at least three video clips or images and let AI assist you in ramping the production process without hassle.

03Step 3: Export Project

Export media among multiple social media platforms.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Understanding 2D character animation tips and tricks

● A step by step guide to creating 2D character animation online

● Five best 2D character animation templates

● The best alternative of using the Template mode directly within the Wondershare Filmora

Creative Ways to Create iPhone Text GIF

Creative Ways to Make iPhone Text GIF

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

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GIFs add fun and humor to interactions via text messages. GIFs allow you to convey ideas, emotions, and thoughts in much more precise ways than an emoji would. iPhones operating on iOS 10 or later versions have an in-built GIF keyboard, making it super easy to add GIFs. iPhone text GIFs are readily accessible from GIF keyboards. Still, if you do not have one, you can resort to third-party applications like GIPHY and GIF keyboard for more prominent access to GIF libraries.

Let’s now delve into the different ways of adding GIFs in text messages on iPhone and directly sending them using the Messages app.

In this article

01 [How to Text a GIF: For iOS and Android](#Part 1)

02 [How to Text a GIF on an iPhone Using a Third-Party App](#Part 2)

03 [How to Send GIFs on iPhone](#Part 3)

Part 1 How to Text a GIF: For iOS and Android Users

iPhone text GIFs make texting more fun. Hence, we dedicated this part to teaching you how to use iPhone text GIFs to revitalize and better express yourself while texting.

On iPhone, there are two different ways to send iPhone text GIFs – employing the default keyboard or through the help of third-party apps. You can use the iOS default keyboard to search for GIFs in iMessage on iPhones directly. This applies to all iPhones running on iOS 10 and later versions. If your iPhone belongs to this category, follow the simple steps to add GIFs in text messages on iPhone:

01Sending GIFs using the iPhone Default Keyboard

Here’s how you can send iPhone text GIFs using the iOS default keyboard:

Step 1: On your iPhone, click on the iMessage app to open it.

Step 2: Click on the contact you want to send the GIF to from the list. If you have not previously sent a message to the contact, at the top right corner, click the Write icon represented as a square with a pencil, then enter the name of the contact you want to send the GIF to.

Step 3: Click the Images icon from the menu bar below the new message field. The image icon represents a white magnifying glass in the middle of a pink-colored circle.

Step 4: This pops up a GIF keyboard with the prompt, “Find images.” Browse through the library of GIFs to see recently used or popular GIFs. If you’re looking for a specific GIF, type in a search keyword into the Find images search bar to discover the results of GIFs that best match your request. For example, you may type “Compliments of the season” or “Grumpy,” depending on what you want.

Step 5: Scroll through the different GIFs on your screen to find the one that best fits your message. Click on it to automatically add it to your message in the text field. Peradventure you selected the wrong GIF, hit the small “x” icon at the top right corner of the GIF to delete it.

Step 6: Click the Send icon, represented as a blue arrow icon, to send your GIF.

You can add comments to a GIF just before sending it on the iMessage app. Type a message under the GIF before clicking “Send” to get the comment delivered together with the GIF.

From these simple steps, you can tell that sending a GIF from an iOS default keyboard is straightforward.

02Sending GIFs from an Android Device

Adding a GIF while using an Android phone is pretty much straightforward. Using the Gboard keyboard, follow the steps below to add a GIF on Android:

Step 1: Open the Message app and at the bottom of the screen, click the text bubble icon to enter the name of the person you’re texting in the contact field > Click Start.

Step 2: Click the smiley icon on the keyboard > Swipe to browse through GIFs and stickers or enter a search text to find your desired GIF.

Step 3: Select the GIF you want by clicking on it > Hit Send.

Part 2 How to Text a GIF on an iPhone Using a Third-Party App

Sending a GIF from an iPhone is also possible using third-party applications such as GIF Keyboard and GIPHY. These applications are built to add character to text messaging using animated objects called GIFs. Adding a GIF to your texts usually brings in some humor and life. You must have downloaded them from App Store and installed them on your iPhone to use these applications.

You can also visit third-party websites to send GIFs from there. For example, GIPHY supports searching and sending GIFs via iMessage.

Here are the steps to follow to search and send GIFs on iPhone text messages on iMessage using third-party tools:

Step 1: Search for your desired GIF on GIPHY or other GIF websites.

Step 2: Click on the GIF to open it.

Step 3: Long press on the GIF, and from the pop-up options, click Open.

Step 4: Launch Messages, click the Write icon and enter the person’s contact details you want to text.

Step 5: Click on the text box to bring up your iOS keyboard.

Step 6: Click on the text box again to add the paste option.

Step 7: When the GIF appears, click Paste.

Step 8: A preview of the GIF would appear on the text box. Hit Send when you’re ready to send the GIF.

If you use a GIF website other than GIPHY, the sent GIF may appear as a link rather than an image. If you’re okay with that, make sure the address of the shared animated image you end with the file extension, “.gif” if not, iMessage would not be able to load it.

Part 3 How to Send GIFs on iPhone

To save your file with .GIF extension, you need an application or software accessible online and offline. Indeed, many GIF creators are available in the market, both free and paid versions. However, Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is one of the preferable programs for video conversion to GIF. The software is intuitive and does not require any tech knowledge to use it. With this software, you can customize or create your GIFs while adding creative animation effects and texts to them. Filmora supports GIF creation from a variety of video formats including .mpeg, .dat, .mkv, .wmv, .mp4, .avi, and .evo.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

With Filmora, you can create and edit your GIFs with its in-built tools like rotation, color correction, cropping, speed alterations, merging, and lots more. What is more, you can also make a GIF online using Filmora online meme maker. This platform allows you to make videos, GIFs, and image memes without a watermark. You need no sign-up, and it is free to use. Create captions for your GIF while changing your text size, position, and color. Your text can be directly placed outside or inside the GIF and rotated to give it an artistic feel. When you finish creating, your GIF is ready to be used across all devices, including your iPhone.

If you’re unsure about how to use Wondershare Filmora for creating your GIF, below is a YouTube clip to guide you through the process for iPhone text GIFs.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● How to create a GIF on an iPhone text and Android device.

● How to text a GIF using third-party tools like GIPHY and GIF Keyboard.

● The use of Wondershare Filmora to create GIFs with animated texts and outstanding edits.

●If you have stayed with us till this point, you’d have learned how to use your iOS default keyboard to send iPhone text GIFs effortlessly. You have also known how to send GIFs using the Gboard keyboard on your Android devices. Finally, you were introduced to Wondershare Filmora, a professional video editing software that allows you to create stunning GIFs in text messages for iPhone online and offline.

Try It Free Try It Free

GIFs add fun and humor to interactions via text messages. GIFs allow you to convey ideas, emotions, and thoughts in much more precise ways than an emoji would. iPhones operating on iOS 10 or later versions have an in-built GIF keyboard, making it super easy to add GIFs. iPhone text GIFs are readily accessible from GIF keyboards. Still, if you do not have one, you can resort to third-party applications like GIPHY and GIF keyboard for more prominent access to GIF libraries.

Let’s now delve into the different ways of adding GIFs in text messages on iPhone and directly sending them using the Messages app.

In this article

01 [How to Text a GIF: For iOS and Android](#Part 1)

02 [How to Text a GIF on an iPhone Using a Third-Party App](#Part 2)

03 [How to Send GIFs on iPhone](#Part 3)

Part 1 How to Text a GIF: For iOS and Android Users

iPhone text GIFs make texting more fun. Hence, we dedicated this part to teaching you how to use iPhone text GIFs to revitalize and better express yourself while texting.

On iPhone, there are two different ways to send iPhone text GIFs – employing the default keyboard or through the help of third-party apps. You can use the iOS default keyboard to search for GIFs in iMessage on iPhones directly. This applies to all iPhones running on iOS 10 and later versions. If your iPhone belongs to this category, follow the simple steps to add GIFs in text messages on iPhone:

01Sending GIFs using the iPhone Default Keyboard

Here’s how you can send iPhone text GIFs using the iOS default keyboard:

Step 1: On your iPhone, click on the iMessage app to open it.

Step 2: Click on the contact you want to send the GIF to from the list. If you have not previously sent a message to the contact, at the top right corner, click the Write icon represented as a square with a pencil, then enter the name of the contact you want to send the GIF to.

Step 3: Click the Images icon from the menu bar below the new message field. The image icon represents a white magnifying glass in the middle of a pink-colored circle.

Step 4: This pops up a GIF keyboard with the prompt, “Find images.” Browse through the library of GIFs to see recently used or popular GIFs. If you’re looking for a specific GIF, type in a search keyword into the Find images search bar to discover the results of GIFs that best match your request. For example, you may type “Compliments of the season” or “Grumpy,” depending on what you want.

Step 5: Scroll through the different GIFs on your screen to find the one that best fits your message. Click on it to automatically add it to your message in the text field. Peradventure you selected the wrong GIF, hit the small “x” icon at the top right corner of the GIF to delete it.

Step 6: Click the Send icon, represented as a blue arrow icon, to send your GIF.

You can add comments to a GIF just before sending it on the iMessage app. Type a message under the GIF before clicking “Send” to get the comment delivered together with the GIF.

From these simple steps, you can tell that sending a GIF from an iOS default keyboard is straightforward.

02Sending GIFs from an Android Device

Adding a GIF while using an Android phone is pretty much straightforward. Using the Gboard keyboard, follow the steps below to add a GIF on Android:

Step 1: Open the Message app and at the bottom of the screen, click the text bubble icon to enter the name of the person you’re texting in the contact field > Click Start.

Step 2: Click the smiley icon on the keyboard > Swipe to browse through GIFs and stickers or enter a search text to find your desired GIF.

Step 3: Select the GIF you want by clicking on it > Hit Send.

Part 2 How to Text a GIF on an iPhone Using a Third-Party App

Sending a GIF from an iPhone is also possible using third-party applications such as GIF Keyboard and GIPHY. These applications are built to add character to text messaging using animated objects called GIFs. Adding a GIF to your texts usually brings in some humor and life. You must have downloaded them from App Store and installed them on your iPhone to use these applications.

You can also visit third-party websites to send GIFs from there. For example, GIPHY supports searching and sending GIFs via iMessage.

Here are the steps to follow to search and send GIFs on iPhone text messages on iMessage using third-party tools:

Step 1: Search for your desired GIF on GIPHY or other GIF websites.

Step 2: Click on the GIF to open it.

Step 3: Long press on the GIF, and from the pop-up options, click Open.

Step 4: Launch Messages, click the Write icon and enter the person’s contact details you want to text.

Step 5: Click on the text box to bring up your iOS keyboard.

Step 6: Click on the text box again to add the paste option.

Step 7: When the GIF appears, click Paste.

Step 8: A preview of the GIF would appear on the text box. Hit Send when you’re ready to send the GIF.

If you use a GIF website other than GIPHY, the sent GIF may appear as a link rather than an image. If you’re okay with that, make sure the address of the shared animated image you end with the file extension, “.gif” if not, iMessage would not be able to load it.

Part 3 How to Send GIFs on iPhone

To save your file with .GIF extension, you need an application or software accessible online and offline. Indeed, many GIF creators are available in the market, both free and paid versions. However, Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is one of the preferable programs for video conversion to GIF. The software is intuitive and does not require any tech knowledge to use it. With this software, you can customize or create your GIFs while adding creative animation effects and texts to them. Filmora supports GIF creation from a variety of video formats including .mpeg, .dat, .mkv, .wmv, .mp4, .avi, and .evo.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

With Filmora, you can create and edit your GIFs with its in-built tools like rotation, color correction, cropping, speed alterations, merging, and lots more. What is more, you can also make a GIF online using Filmora online meme maker. This platform allows you to make videos, GIFs, and image memes without a watermark. You need no sign-up, and it is free to use. Create captions for your GIF while changing your text size, position, and color. Your text can be directly placed outside or inside the GIF and rotated to give it an artistic feel. When you finish creating, your GIF is ready to be used across all devices, including your iPhone.

If you’re unsure about how to use Wondershare Filmora for creating your GIF, below is a YouTube clip to guide you through the process for iPhone text GIFs.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● How to create a GIF on an iPhone text and Android device.

● How to text a GIF using third-party tools like GIPHY and GIF Keyboard.

● The use of Wondershare Filmora to create GIFs with animated texts and outstanding edits.

●If you have stayed with us till this point, you’d have learned how to use your iOS default keyboard to send iPhone text GIFs effortlessly. You have also known how to send GIFs using the Gboard keyboard on your Android devices. Finally, you were introduced to Wondershare Filmora, a professional video editing software that allows you to create stunning GIFs in text messages for iPhone online and offline.

Try It Free Try It Free

GIFs add fun and humor to interactions via text messages. GIFs allow you to convey ideas, emotions, and thoughts in much more precise ways than an emoji would. iPhones operating on iOS 10 or later versions have an in-built GIF keyboard, making it super easy to add GIFs. iPhone text GIFs are readily accessible from GIF keyboards. Still, if you do not have one, you can resort to third-party applications like GIPHY and GIF keyboard for more prominent access to GIF libraries.

Let’s now delve into the different ways of adding GIFs in text messages on iPhone and directly sending them using the Messages app.

In this article

01 [How to Text a GIF: For iOS and Android](#Part 1)

02 [How to Text a GIF on an iPhone Using a Third-Party App](#Part 2)

03 [How to Send GIFs on iPhone](#Part 3)

Part 1 How to Text a GIF: For iOS and Android Users

iPhone text GIFs make texting more fun. Hence, we dedicated this part to teaching you how to use iPhone text GIFs to revitalize and better express yourself while texting.

On iPhone, there are two different ways to send iPhone text GIFs – employing the default keyboard or through the help of third-party apps. You can use the iOS default keyboard to search for GIFs in iMessage on iPhones directly. This applies to all iPhones running on iOS 10 and later versions. If your iPhone belongs to this category, follow the simple steps to add GIFs in text messages on iPhone:

01Sending GIFs using the iPhone Default Keyboard

Here’s how you can send iPhone text GIFs using the iOS default keyboard:

Step 1: On your iPhone, click on the iMessage app to open it.

Step 2: Click on the contact you want to send the GIF to from the list. If you have not previously sent a message to the contact, at the top right corner, click the Write icon represented as a square with a pencil, then enter the name of the contact you want to send the GIF to.

Step 3: Click the Images icon from the menu bar below the new message field. The image icon represents a white magnifying glass in the middle of a pink-colored circle.

Step 4: This pops up a GIF keyboard with the prompt, “Find images.” Browse through the library of GIFs to see recently used or popular GIFs. If you’re looking for a specific GIF, type in a search keyword into the Find images search bar to discover the results of GIFs that best match your request. For example, you may type “Compliments of the season” or “Grumpy,” depending on what you want.

Step 5: Scroll through the different GIFs on your screen to find the one that best fits your message. Click on it to automatically add it to your message in the text field. Peradventure you selected the wrong GIF, hit the small “x” icon at the top right corner of the GIF to delete it.

Step 6: Click the Send icon, represented as a blue arrow icon, to send your GIF.

You can add comments to a GIF just before sending it on the iMessage app. Type a message under the GIF before clicking “Send” to get the comment delivered together with the GIF.

From these simple steps, you can tell that sending a GIF from an iOS default keyboard is straightforward.

02Sending GIFs from an Android Device

Adding a GIF while using an Android phone is pretty much straightforward. Using the Gboard keyboard, follow the steps below to add a GIF on Android:

Step 1: Open the Message app and at the bottom of the screen, click the text bubble icon to enter the name of the person you’re texting in the contact field > Click Start.

Step 2: Click the smiley icon on the keyboard > Swipe to browse through GIFs and stickers or enter a search text to find your desired GIF.

Step 3: Select the GIF you want by clicking on it > Hit Send.

Part 2 How to Text a GIF on an iPhone Using a Third-Party App

Sending a GIF from an iPhone is also possible using third-party applications such as GIF Keyboard and GIPHY. These applications are built to add character to text messaging using animated objects called GIFs. Adding a GIF to your texts usually brings in some humor and life. You must have downloaded them from App Store and installed them on your iPhone to use these applications.

You can also visit third-party websites to send GIFs from there. For example, GIPHY supports searching and sending GIFs via iMessage.

Here are the steps to follow to search and send GIFs on iPhone text messages on iMessage using third-party tools:

Step 1: Search for your desired GIF on GIPHY or other GIF websites.

Step 2: Click on the GIF to open it.

Step 3: Long press on the GIF, and from the pop-up options, click Open.

Step 4: Launch Messages, click the Write icon and enter the person’s contact details you want to text.

Step 5: Click on the text box to bring up your iOS keyboard.

Step 6: Click on the text box again to add the paste option.

Step 7: When the GIF appears, click Paste.

Step 8: A preview of the GIF would appear on the text box. Hit Send when you’re ready to send the GIF.

If you use a GIF website other than GIPHY, the sent GIF may appear as a link rather than an image. If you’re okay with that, make sure the address of the shared animated image you end with the file extension, “.gif” if not, iMessage would not be able to load it.

Part 3 How to Send GIFs on iPhone

To save your file with .GIF extension, you need an application or software accessible online and offline. Indeed, many GIF creators are available in the market, both free and paid versions. However, Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is one of the preferable programs for video conversion to GIF. The software is intuitive and does not require any tech knowledge to use it. With this software, you can customize or create your GIFs while adding creative animation effects and texts to them. Filmora supports GIF creation from a variety of video formats including .mpeg, .dat, .mkv, .wmv, .mp4, .avi, and .evo.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

With Filmora, you can create and edit your GIFs with its in-built tools like rotation, color correction, cropping, speed alterations, merging, and lots more. What is more, you can also make a GIF online using Filmora online meme maker. This platform allows you to make videos, GIFs, and image memes without a watermark. You need no sign-up, and it is free to use. Create captions for your GIF while changing your text size, position, and color. Your text can be directly placed outside or inside the GIF and rotated to give it an artistic feel. When you finish creating, your GIF is ready to be used across all devices, including your iPhone.

If you’re unsure about how to use Wondershare Filmora for creating your GIF, below is a YouTube clip to guide you through the process for iPhone text GIFs.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● How to create a GIF on an iPhone text and Android device.

● How to text a GIF using third-party tools like GIPHY and GIF Keyboard.

● The use of Wondershare Filmora to create GIFs with animated texts and outstanding edits.

●If you have stayed with us till this point, you’d have learned how to use your iOS default keyboard to send iPhone text GIFs effortlessly. You have also known how to send GIFs using the Gboard keyboard on your Android devices. Finally, you were introduced to Wondershare Filmora, a professional video editing software that allows you to create stunning GIFs in text messages for iPhone online and offline.

Try It Free Try It Free

GIFs add fun and humor to interactions via text messages. GIFs allow you to convey ideas, emotions, and thoughts in much more precise ways than an emoji would. iPhones operating on iOS 10 or later versions have an in-built GIF keyboard, making it super easy to add GIFs. iPhone text GIFs are readily accessible from GIF keyboards. Still, if you do not have one, you can resort to third-party applications like GIPHY and GIF keyboard for more prominent access to GIF libraries.

Let’s now delve into the different ways of adding GIFs in text messages on iPhone and directly sending them using the Messages app.

In this article

01 [How to Text a GIF: For iOS and Android](#Part 1)

02 [How to Text a GIF on an iPhone Using a Third-Party App](#Part 2)

03 [How to Send GIFs on iPhone](#Part 3)

Part 1 How to Text a GIF: For iOS and Android Users

iPhone text GIFs make texting more fun. Hence, we dedicated this part to teaching you how to use iPhone text GIFs to revitalize and better express yourself while texting.

On iPhone, there are two different ways to send iPhone text GIFs – employing the default keyboard or through the help of third-party apps. You can use the iOS default keyboard to search for GIFs in iMessage on iPhones directly. This applies to all iPhones running on iOS 10 and later versions. If your iPhone belongs to this category, follow the simple steps to add GIFs in text messages on iPhone:

01Sending GIFs using the iPhone Default Keyboard

Here’s how you can send iPhone text GIFs using the iOS default keyboard:

Step 1: On your iPhone, click on the iMessage app to open it.

Step 2: Click on the contact you want to send the GIF to from the list. If you have not previously sent a message to the contact, at the top right corner, click the Write icon represented as a square with a pencil, then enter the name of the contact you want to send the GIF to.

Step 3: Click the Images icon from the menu bar below the new message field. The image icon represents a white magnifying glass in the middle of a pink-colored circle.

Step 4: This pops up a GIF keyboard with the prompt, “Find images.” Browse through the library of GIFs to see recently used or popular GIFs. If you’re looking for a specific GIF, type in a search keyword into the Find images search bar to discover the results of GIFs that best match your request. For example, you may type “Compliments of the season” or “Grumpy,” depending on what you want.

Step 5: Scroll through the different GIFs on your screen to find the one that best fits your message. Click on it to automatically add it to your message in the text field. Peradventure you selected the wrong GIF, hit the small “x” icon at the top right corner of the GIF to delete it.

Step 6: Click the Send icon, represented as a blue arrow icon, to send your GIF.

You can add comments to a GIF just before sending it on the iMessage app. Type a message under the GIF before clicking “Send” to get the comment delivered together with the GIF.

From these simple steps, you can tell that sending a GIF from an iOS default keyboard is straightforward.

02Sending GIFs from an Android Device

Adding a GIF while using an Android phone is pretty much straightforward. Using the Gboard keyboard, follow the steps below to add a GIF on Android:

Step 1: Open the Message app and at the bottom of the screen, click the text bubble icon to enter the name of the person you’re texting in the contact field > Click Start.

Step 2: Click the smiley icon on the keyboard > Swipe to browse through GIFs and stickers or enter a search text to find your desired GIF.

Step 3: Select the GIF you want by clicking on it > Hit Send.

Part 2 How to Text a GIF on an iPhone Using a Third-Party App

Sending a GIF from an iPhone is also possible using third-party applications such as GIF Keyboard and GIPHY. These applications are built to add character to text messaging using animated objects called GIFs. Adding a GIF to your texts usually brings in some humor and life. You must have downloaded them from App Store and installed them on your iPhone to use these applications.

You can also visit third-party websites to send GIFs from there. For example, GIPHY supports searching and sending GIFs via iMessage.

Here are the steps to follow to search and send GIFs on iPhone text messages on iMessage using third-party tools:

Step 1: Search for your desired GIF on GIPHY or other GIF websites.

Step 2: Click on the GIF to open it.

Step 3: Long press on the GIF, and from the pop-up options, click Open.

Step 4: Launch Messages, click the Write icon and enter the person’s contact details you want to text.

Step 5: Click on the text box to bring up your iOS keyboard.

Step 6: Click on the text box again to add the paste option.

Step 7: When the GIF appears, click Paste.

Step 8: A preview of the GIF would appear on the text box. Hit Send when you’re ready to send the GIF.

If you use a GIF website other than GIPHY, the sent GIF may appear as a link rather than an image. If you’re okay with that, make sure the address of the shared animated image you end with the file extension, “.gif” if not, iMessage would not be able to load it.

Part 3 How to Send GIFs on iPhone

To save your file with .GIF extension, you need an application or software accessible online and offline. Indeed, many GIF creators are available in the market, both free and paid versions. However, Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is one of the preferable programs for video conversion to GIF. The software is intuitive and does not require any tech knowledge to use it. With this software, you can customize or create your GIFs while adding creative animation effects and texts to them. Filmora supports GIF creation from a variety of video formats including .mpeg, .dat, .mkv, .wmv, .mp4, .avi, and .evo.

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With Filmora, you can create and edit your GIFs with its in-built tools like rotation, color correction, cropping, speed alterations, merging, and lots more. What is more, you can also make a GIF online using Filmora online meme maker. This platform allows you to make videos, GIFs, and image memes without a watermark. You need no sign-up, and it is free to use. Create captions for your GIF while changing your text size, position, and color. Your text can be directly placed outside or inside the GIF and rotated to give it an artistic feel. When you finish creating, your GIF is ready to be used across all devices, including your iPhone.

If you’re unsure about how to use Wondershare Filmora for creating your GIF, below is a YouTube clip to guide you through the process for iPhone text GIFs.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● How to create a GIF on an iPhone text and Android device.

● How to text a GIF using third-party tools like GIPHY and GIF Keyboard.

● The use of Wondershare Filmora to create GIFs with animated texts and outstanding edits.

●If you have stayed with us till this point, you’d have learned how to use your iOS default keyboard to send iPhone text GIFs effortlessly. You have also known how to send GIFs using the Gboard keyboard on your Android devices. Finally, you were introduced to Wondershare Filmora, a professional video editing software that allows you to create stunning GIFs in text messages for iPhone online and offline.

Best 15 Horror Animes That Will Trigger a Heart Attack

15 Horror Animes That Will Trigger a Heart Attack

Shanoon Cox

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Horror anime is a sub-genre of anime series. It is based on scary stories, often featuring bloody and grotesque scenes, not for the faint of heart—the horror anime series range from emotional murder mysteries to violent paranormal thrillers.

People who like to experience the thrill of a good scare generally prefer watching horror anime series. The best horror anime can actually terrify you, and many people enjoy being scared. Since there are a lot of scary anime series on the web, you might have trouble finding the best horror anime to pass your weekend. If that’s the case, dive right in and get prepared to be scared.

Best 15 Horror Animes of All Time

Here, we have picked out some of the best horror anime series of all time that are definitely going to creep you out. Test your bravery and watch a terrifying horror anime from our list.

1. Monster

Monster is a horror anime series based on a popular Manga by Naoki Urasawa. It is an impressive thriller based on a top-notch brain surgeon working in a hospital. The young surgeon is faced with an ethical dilemma when forced to abandon the surgery of a boy to save a mayor’s life. But Dr. Tenma chooses to save the boy. This scary anime unfolds as Tenma, at the pinnacle of his medical career, is haunted by a series of death that involves the boy he saved all those years ago. This is the best horror anime series featuring a psychopath’s killing streak.

</p

2. Hell Girl

This horror anime series revolves around the subject of hate, revenge, and vengeance. With every new episode of this horror anime, you will witness a new story. The plot is unique and based on supernatural powers. Through a mysterious website, people are able to exact revenge on their tormentors, but there is always a price to pay. In the list of the best horror anime series, Hell Girl takes the lead due to thrilling scenes with the fusion of emotional storylines. As opposed to many horror anime series, this one isn’t very gory, but it portrays horror through the plot, showing the evil side of humans.

</p

3. Corpse Party

A very gruesome and horror anime is Corpse Party. This horror anime series is based on just 4 episodes, all of which are filled with terror. As the students of Kisaragi Academy perform a ritual on the grounds of their school, they are taken into another dimension where they end up in the Heavenly Host Elementary whose students and staff were murdered years ago. The terrifying ghosts and gory corpses in this scary anime are enough to terrify anyone. It is short and action-packed, guaranteeing that every scene is full of terror.

</p

4. Another

Another is the best horror anime series with terrifying deaths, much like seen in the movie’ Final Destination’. As the death curse takes the lives of the students of a class, the protagonist, a newly transferred student Kouichi, and a girl with an eye patch must get to the bottom of this. The horror anime slowly unravels scary truths about the incident that resulted in the death of Mei Misaki. Together, Kouichi and Mei try to dig out the root of the problem. Every scene is packed with suspense and horror, keep viewers scared and glued to the screens.

</p

5. Shiki

Based on the hot topic of vampires, this horror anime takes vampire stories to the next level. Shiki is an excellent scary movie with a twisting plot that follows the lives of the villagers facing the vampire curse. As the dead rise, a young doctor takes it upon himself to uncover the reality. This chilling yet adventurous horror anime is an amazing watch with a great storyline that is gripping and suspenseful, all at the same time.

</p

6. The Promised Neverland

This horror anime has a very emotional plot. The kids of Grace Field House Orphanage are very happy and content until one day, some of them break the most important rule. When the kids go out of the orphanage, they discover the truth and the sinister future awaiting them. From cheerful kids to responsible, brave kids, this is the best horror anime that keeps the viewers glued to the screens. As the kids try to escape their deadly fate, will they be able to go free or end up becoming demon food?

</p

7. Parasyte: The Maxim

As the name suggests, this horror anime series is based on a parasite that takes over human hosts. In this horror anime, the parasite is an alien species. However, this anime revolves around the protagonist, whose hand is taken over by Migi, also an alien. But as the other parasites go on a deadly streak, opening their heads and eating any human that stands in their way, the boy and Migi try to fight them off. This is a very compelling yet gory and scary anime showing gruesome murders and action scenes to keep you on edge at all times.

</p

8. Perfect Blue

Perfect Blue has been categorized as one of the best horror anime based on reality. This is an epic psychological thriller with scenes that are mind-bending. As a pop singer switches her career to become an actress, an obsessed stalker becomes a nightmare for her. She is exposed, and every move she makes is being watched. Mysterious murders start surrounding her, and she starts losing her mind. The lines between delusion and reality are blurred. This horror anime is also an excellent suspense thriller that will keep you guessing what the next move will be.

</p

9. Mononoke

Mononoke has a unique visual appeal as it is themed on old Japanese culture with vibrant animations. The protagonist, commonly known as the ‘Medicine Seller,’ goes around feudal Japan looking for evil, known as Mononoke. Somehow, the medicine seller has a special power and a sword to slay the evil. But the twist is that the medicine seller must first learn the details about the Mononoke. Unless he discovers its true form and reason, he cannot have the sword to end it. This horror anime unfolds in a very thrilling manner as the protagonist uncovers the evil and saves feudal Japan.

</p

10. Tokyo Ghoul

One of the greatest horror anime series ever, Tokyo Ghoul features an amazing storyline. When the college student Ken falls victim to his ghoul date, he is saved by doctors. But, his rebirth is as a hybrid of humans and ghouls. This horror anime series is not for the faint-hearted as it shows grotesque scenes of body horror as the ghouls devour human flesh. However, Tokyo Ghoul also portrays how Ken is forced to control his flesh-eating desires. Would the hybrid lean more towards his human trait or the evil side? We recommend watching this very scary anime to find out how Ken survives as a hybrid and does he give in to his ghoul nature?

</p

11. Elfen Lied

This horror anime is about a mutant human born, Lucy. The extremely powerful mutant, Diclonius, is being experimented upon when one day she has had enough. As she finally breaks free of captivity, it results in a huge bloodbath and a terrifying battle. With time, Lucy tries to adjust to the world. Given her dual personality, it is hard to hide her true nature. This horror anime series is packed with bloody scenes and violence, yet it also displays moments of emotional attachments and friendships when Lucy’s adorable personality is dominant.

</p

12. Ghost Hunt

As can be guessed by the name, this horror anime series is based on ghost hunting. It doesn’t involve many bloody or gory scenes, but it definitely has terrifying scenes. A group of adventurous people teamed up with the psychic research facility are investigating the paranormal activities in a building when they are faced with horrifying paranormal beings. This is a story about finding out the truth, sticking together, and making it out of the building alive. This isn’t the most horror anime on the list, but it does give very scary and creepy vibes as the team stumbles upon deadly beings.

</p

13. Higurashi When They Cry

The start of this horror anime is unlike any other. One might think it is a cheerful school drama, but it’s actually the best horror anime based on a murder mystery. The students in a rural village start killing each other in grotesque ways, and there are even scenes of torture and bloody violence. The viewer must figure out what suddenly took over the village to cause such gruesome murders. If you are looking for a good scare, this horror anime will be your best pick with its thriller-packed scenes. Are the murderers possessed, or is it something else? Watch this scary anime if you have the guts and find out.

</p

14. Shoujo Tsubaki

Shoujo Tsubaki is an adult horror anime that revolves around the life of an orphan girl. Midori is tricked by a circus master to join his show, but a horrifying future awaits her. She is raped and abused continually and is about to give up when a magician joins the club. As she sees a ray of hope, will she be able to escape her horrid fate? With a heart-wrenching storyline, this horror anime is a great watch to feel the chills of being alone and tortured.

</p

15. Angels of Death

The Angels of Death is a very intriguing horror anime that shows an amnesiac girl awaking in the basement of an abandoned building. As she tries to escape the building, she is met with psychotic killers and crazy people on each floor. However, Rachel and the serial killer Zack strike up a relationship in which Zack promises to kill her if she helps him escape the building. This scary anime certainly has some bone-chilling and gory scenes to get you creeped out.

</p

Bonus Tip-The Best Anime Movie Recorder-Wondershare Filmora

Wondershare Filmora is a powerful video editor that is perfect for both beginners and professional editors. It has tons of editing tools that are fully customizable and also offer presets to help users quickly add professional-grade cinematic effects to their videos.

With Filmora, it is easy to apply motion tracking, color grading, motion blur, green screen effect, and much more. The creative possibilities at Filmora are endless. And most of these tools are very intuitive to use. Better yet, Filmora allows users to share their videos directly to social media.

In addition, you can also use Filmora to record your favorite horror anime, make edits, add captions, and share with your friends. You can record your screen and adjust advanced settings that will allow you to set a timer, select the screen size, audio source, and much more. You can also select whether you want to display the cursor and choose its color. With a Hot Key, you can stop recording instantly, and the file will be immediately saved to your PC.

After recording, you can make further edits to the video by adding captions or special effects to enhance it. In short, with Filmora, you can record with ease and make wonderful edits to the video.

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Are Horror Animes Really Horrifying?

The horror anime series are hand-drawn illustrations, and it is quite possible to portray supernatural, horrifying, and unusual creatures with ease. From our list, you will see that among the best horror anime series, most of them feature otherworldly creatures that are both terrifying and creepy to look at.

In addition, the extremely graphic nature of a scary anime further adds to its ability to scare viewers. Violence, bloodbath, and cannibalism is a common theme in majority of the scary anime series, serving as the perfect way to portray bone-chilling horror scenes.

Try out our list to find your best horror anime series and have a good scare.

Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Horror anime is a sub-genre of anime series. It is based on scary stories, often featuring bloody and grotesque scenes, not for the faint of heart—the horror anime series range from emotional murder mysteries to violent paranormal thrillers.

People who like to experience the thrill of a good scare generally prefer watching horror anime series. The best horror anime can actually terrify you, and many people enjoy being scared. Since there are a lot of scary anime series on the web, you might have trouble finding the best horror anime to pass your weekend. If that’s the case, dive right in and get prepared to be scared.

Best 15 Horror Animes of All Time

Here, we have picked out some of the best horror anime series of all time that are definitely going to creep you out. Test your bravery and watch a terrifying horror anime from our list.

1. Monster

Monster is a horror anime series based on a popular Manga by Naoki Urasawa. It is an impressive thriller based on a top-notch brain surgeon working in a hospital. The young surgeon is faced with an ethical dilemma when forced to abandon the surgery of a boy to save a mayor’s life. But Dr. Tenma chooses to save the boy. This scary anime unfolds as Tenma, at the pinnacle of his medical career, is haunted by a series of death that involves the boy he saved all those years ago. This is the best horror anime series featuring a psychopath’s killing streak.

</p

2. Hell Girl

This horror anime series revolves around the subject of hate, revenge, and vengeance. With every new episode of this horror anime, you will witness a new story. The plot is unique and based on supernatural powers. Through a mysterious website, people are able to exact revenge on their tormentors, but there is always a price to pay. In the list of the best horror anime series, Hell Girl takes the lead due to thrilling scenes with the fusion of emotional storylines. As opposed to many horror anime series, this one isn’t very gory, but it portrays horror through the plot, showing the evil side of humans.

</p

3. Corpse Party

A very gruesome and horror anime is Corpse Party. This horror anime series is based on just 4 episodes, all of which are filled with terror. As the students of Kisaragi Academy perform a ritual on the grounds of their school, they are taken into another dimension where they end up in the Heavenly Host Elementary whose students and staff were murdered years ago. The terrifying ghosts and gory corpses in this scary anime are enough to terrify anyone. It is short and action-packed, guaranteeing that every scene is full of terror.

</p

4. Another

Another is the best horror anime series with terrifying deaths, much like seen in the movie’ Final Destination’. As the death curse takes the lives of the students of a class, the protagonist, a newly transferred student Kouichi, and a girl with an eye patch must get to the bottom of this. The horror anime slowly unravels scary truths about the incident that resulted in the death of Mei Misaki. Together, Kouichi and Mei try to dig out the root of the problem. Every scene is packed with suspense and horror, keep viewers scared and glued to the screens.

</p

5. Shiki

Based on the hot topic of vampires, this horror anime takes vampire stories to the next level. Shiki is an excellent scary movie with a twisting plot that follows the lives of the villagers facing the vampire curse. As the dead rise, a young doctor takes it upon himself to uncover the reality. This chilling yet adventurous horror anime is an amazing watch with a great storyline that is gripping and suspenseful, all at the same time.

</p

6. The Promised Neverland

This horror anime has a very emotional plot. The kids of Grace Field House Orphanage are very happy and content until one day, some of them break the most important rule. When the kids go out of the orphanage, they discover the truth and the sinister future awaiting them. From cheerful kids to responsible, brave kids, this is the best horror anime that keeps the viewers glued to the screens. As the kids try to escape their deadly fate, will they be able to go free or end up becoming demon food?

</p

7. Parasyte: The Maxim

As the name suggests, this horror anime series is based on a parasite that takes over human hosts. In this horror anime, the parasite is an alien species. However, this anime revolves around the protagonist, whose hand is taken over by Migi, also an alien. But as the other parasites go on a deadly streak, opening their heads and eating any human that stands in their way, the boy and Migi try to fight them off. This is a very compelling yet gory and scary anime showing gruesome murders and action scenes to keep you on edge at all times.

</p

8. Perfect Blue

Perfect Blue has been categorized as one of the best horror anime based on reality. This is an epic psychological thriller with scenes that are mind-bending. As a pop singer switches her career to become an actress, an obsessed stalker becomes a nightmare for her. She is exposed, and every move she makes is being watched. Mysterious murders start surrounding her, and she starts losing her mind. The lines between delusion and reality are blurred. This horror anime is also an excellent suspense thriller that will keep you guessing what the next move will be.

</p

9. Mononoke

Mononoke has a unique visual appeal as it is themed on old Japanese culture with vibrant animations. The protagonist, commonly known as the ‘Medicine Seller,’ goes around feudal Japan looking for evil, known as Mononoke. Somehow, the medicine seller has a special power and a sword to slay the evil. But the twist is that the medicine seller must first learn the details about the Mononoke. Unless he discovers its true form and reason, he cannot have the sword to end it. This horror anime unfolds in a very thrilling manner as the protagonist uncovers the evil and saves feudal Japan.

</p

10. Tokyo Ghoul

One of the greatest horror anime series ever, Tokyo Ghoul features an amazing storyline. When the college student Ken falls victim to his ghoul date, he is saved by doctors. But, his rebirth is as a hybrid of humans and ghouls. This horror anime series is not for the faint-hearted as it shows grotesque scenes of body horror as the ghouls devour human flesh. However, Tokyo Ghoul also portrays how Ken is forced to control his flesh-eating desires. Would the hybrid lean more towards his human trait or the evil side? We recommend watching this very scary anime to find out how Ken survives as a hybrid and does he give in to his ghoul nature?

</p

11. Elfen Lied

This horror anime is about a mutant human born, Lucy. The extremely powerful mutant, Diclonius, is being experimented upon when one day she has had enough. As she finally breaks free of captivity, it results in a huge bloodbath and a terrifying battle. With time, Lucy tries to adjust to the world. Given her dual personality, it is hard to hide her true nature. This horror anime series is packed with bloody scenes and violence, yet it also displays moments of emotional attachments and friendships when Lucy’s adorable personality is dominant.

</p

12. Ghost Hunt

As can be guessed by the name, this horror anime series is based on ghost hunting. It doesn’t involve many bloody or gory scenes, but it definitely has terrifying scenes. A group of adventurous people teamed up with the psychic research facility are investigating the paranormal activities in a building when they are faced with horrifying paranormal beings. This is a story about finding out the truth, sticking together, and making it out of the building alive. This isn’t the most horror anime on the list, but it does give very scary and creepy vibes as the team stumbles upon deadly beings.

</p

13. Higurashi When They Cry

The start of this horror anime is unlike any other. One might think it is a cheerful school drama, but it’s actually the best horror anime based on a murder mystery. The students in a rural village start killing each other in grotesque ways, and there are even scenes of torture and bloody violence. The viewer must figure out what suddenly took over the village to cause such gruesome murders. If you are looking for a good scare, this horror anime will be your best pick with its thriller-packed scenes. Are the murderers possessed, or is it something else? Watch this scary anime if you have the guts and find out.

</p

14. Shoujo Tsubaki

Shoujo Tsubaki is an adult horror anime that revolves around the life of an orphan girl. Midori is tricked by a circus master to join his show, but a horrifying future awaits her. She is raped and abused continually and is about to give up when a magician joins the club. As she sees a ray of hope, will she be able to escape her horrid fate? With a heart-wrenching storyline, this horror anime is a great watch to feel the chills of being alone and tortured.

</p

15. Angels of Death

The Angels of Death is a very intriguing horror anime that shows an amnesiac girl awaking in the basement of an abandoned building. As she tries to escape the building, she is met with psychotic killers and crazy people on each floor. However, Rachel and the serial killer Zack strike up a relationship in which Zack promises to kill her if she helps him escape the building. This scary anime certainly has some bone-chilling and gory scenes to get you creeped out.

</p

Bonus Tip-The Best Anime Movie Recorder-Wondershare Filmora

Wondershare Filmora is a powerful video editor that is perfect for both beginners and professional editors. It has tons of editing tools that are fully customizable and also offer presets to help users quickly add professional-grade cinematic effects to their videos.

With Filmora, it is easy to apply motion tracking, color grading, motion blur, green screen effect, and much more. The creative possibilities at Filmora are endless. And most of these tools are very intuitive to use. Better yet, Filmora allows users to share their videos directly to social media.

In addition, you can also use Filmora to record your favorite horror anime, make edits, add captions, and share with your friends. You can record your screen and adjust advanced settings that will allow you to set a timer, select the screen size, audio source, and much more. You can also select whether you want to display the cursor and choose its color. With a Hot Key, you can stop recording instantly, and the file will be immediately saved to your PC.

After recording, you can make further edits to the video by adding captions or special effects to enhance it. In short, with Filmora, you can record with ease and make wonderful edits to the video.

---

Are Horror Animes Really Horrifying?

The horror anime series are hand-drawn illustrations, and it is quite possible to portray supernatural, horrifying, and unusual creatures with ease. From our list, you will see that among the best horror anime series, most of them feature otherworldly creatures that are both terrifying and creepy to look at.

In addition, the extremely graphic nature of a scary anime further adds to its ability to scare viewers. Violence, bloodbath, and cannibalism is a common theme in majority of the scary anime series, serving as the perfect way to portray bone-chilling horror scenes.

Try out our list to find your best horror anime series and have a good scare.

Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Horror anime is a sub-genre of anime series. It is based on scary stories, often featuring bloody and grotesque scenes, not for the faint of heart—the horror anime series range from emotional murder mysteries to violent paranormal thrillers.

People who like to experience the thrill of a good scare generally prefer watching horror anime series. The best horror anime can actually terrify you, and many people enjoy being scared. Since there are a lot of scary anime series on the web, you might have trouble finding the best horror anime to pass your weekend. If that’s the case, dive right in and get prepared to be scared.

Best 15 Horror Animes of All Time

Here, we have picked out some of the best horror anime series of all time that are definitely going to creep you out. Test your bravery and watch a terrifying horror anime from our list.

1. Monster

Monster is a horror anime series based on a popular Manga by Naoki Urasawa. It is an impressive thriller based on a top-notch brain surgeon working in a hospital. The young surgeon is faced with an ethical dilemma when forced to abandon the surgery of a boy to save a mayor’s life. But Dr. Tenma chooses to save the boy. This scary anime unfolds as Tenma, at the pinnacle of his medical career, is haunted by a series of death that involves the boy he saved all those years ago. This is the best horror anime series featuring a psychopath’s killing streak.

</p

2. Hell Girl

This horror anime series revolves around the subject of hate, revenge, and vengeance. With every new episode of this horror anime, you will witness a new story. The plot is unique and based on supernatural powers. Through a mysterious website, people are able to exact revenge on their tormentors, but there is always a price to pay. In the list of the best horror anime series, Hell Girl takes the lead due to thrilling scenes with the fusion of emotional storylines. As opposed to many horror anime series, this one isn’t very gory, but it portrays horror through the plot, showing the evil side of humans.

</p

3. Corpse Party

A very gruesome and horror anime is Corpse Party. This horror anime series is based on just 4 episodes, all of which are filled with terror. As the students of Kisaragi Academy perform a ritual on the grounds of their school, they are taken into another dimension where they end up in the Heavenly Host Elementary whose students and staff were murdered years ago. The terrifying ghosts and gory corpses in this scary anime are enough to terrify anyone. It is short and action-packed, guaranteeing that every scene is full of terror.

</p

4. Another

Another is the best horror anime series with terrifying deaths, much like seen in the movie’ Final Destination’. As the death curse takes the lives of the students of a class, the protagonist, a newly transferred student Kouichi, and a girl with an eye patch must get to the bottom of this. The horror anime slowly unravels scary truths about the incident that resulted in the death of Mei Misaki. Together, Kouichi and Mei try to dig out the root of the problem. Every scene is packed with suspense and horror, keep viewers scared and glued to the screens.

</p

5. Shiki

Based on the hot topic of vampires, this horror anime takes vampire stories to the next level. Shiki is an excellent scary movie with a twisting plot that follows the lives of the villagers facing the vampire curse. As the dead rise, a young doctor takes it upon himself to uncover the reality. This chilling yet adventurous horror anime is an amazing watch with a great storyline that is gripping and suspenseful, all at the same time.

</p

6. The Promised Neverland

This horror anime has a very emotional plot. The kids of Grace Field House Orphanage are very happy and content until one day, some of them break the most important rule. When the kids go out of the orphanage, they discover the truth and the sinister future awaiting them. From cheerful kids to responsible, brave kids, this is the best horror anime that keeps the viewers glued to the screens. As the kids try to escape their deadly fate, will they be able to go free or end up becoming demon food?

</p

7. Parasyte: The Maxim

As the name suggests, this horror anime series is based on a parasite that takes over human hosts. In this horror anime, the parasite is an alien species. However, this anime revolves around the protagonist, whose hand is taken over by Migi, also an alien. But as the other parasites go on a deadly streak, opening their heads and eating any human that stands in their way, the boy and Migi try to fight them off. This is a very compelling yet gory and scary anime showing gruesome murders and action scenes to keep you on edge at all times.

</p

8. Perfect Blue

Perfect Blue has been categorized as one of the best horror anime based on reality. This is an epic psychological thriller with scenes that are mind-bending. As a pop singer switches her career to become an actress, an obsessed stalker becomes a nightmare for her. She is exposed, and every move she makes is being watched. Mysterious murders start surrounding her, and she starts losing her mind. The lines between delusion and reality are blurred. This horror anime is also an excellent suspense thriller that will keep you guessing what the next move will be.

</p

9. Mononoke

Mononoke has a unique visual appeal as it is themed on old Japanese culture with vibrant animations. The protagonist, commonly known as the ‘Medicine Seller,’ goes around feudal Japan looking for evil, known as Mononoke. Somehow, the medicine seller has a special power and a sword to slay the evil. But the twist is that the medicine seller must first learn the details about the Mononoke. Unless he discovers its true form and reason, he cannot have the sword to end it. This horror anime unfolds in a very thrilling manner as the protagonist uncovers the evil and saves feudal Japan.

</p

10. Tokyo Ghoul

One of the greatest horror anime series ever, Tokyo Ghoul features an amazing storyline. When the college student Ken falls victim to his ghoul date, he is saved by doctors. But, his rebirth is as a hybrid of humans and ghouls. This horror anime series is not for the faint-hearted as it shows grotesque scenes of body horror as the ghouls devour human flesh. However, Tokyo Ghoul also portrays how Ken is forced to control his flesh-eating desires. Would the hybrid lean more towards his human trait or the evil side? We recommend watching this very scary anime to find out how Ken survives as a hybrid and does he give in to his ghoul nature?

</p

11. Elfen Lied

This horror anime is about a mutant human born, Lucy. The extremely powerful mutant, Diclonius, is being experimented upon when one day she has had enough. As she finally breaks free of captivity, it results in a huge bloodbath and a terrifying battle. With time, Lucy tries to adjust to the world. Given her dual personality, it is hard to hide her true nature. This horror anime series is packed with bloody scenes and violence, yet it also displays moments of emotional attachments and friendships when Lucy’s adorable personality is dominant.

</p

12. Ghost Hunt

As can be guessed by the name, this horror anime series is based on ghost hunting. It doesn’t involve many bloody or gory scenes, but it definitely has terrifying scenes. A group of adventurous people teamed up with the psychic research facility are investigating the paranormal activities in a building when they are faced with horrifying paranormal beings. This is a story about finding out the truth, sticking together, and making it out of the building alive. This isn’t the most horror anime on the list, but it does give very scary and creepy vibes as the team stumbles upon deadly beings.

</p

13. Higurashi When They Cry

The start of this horror anime is unlike any other. One might think it is a cheerful school drama, but it’s actually the best horror anime based on a murder mystery. The students in a rural village start killing each other in grotesque ways, and there are even scenes of torture and bloody violence. The viewer must figure out what suddenly took over the village to cause such gruesome murders. If you are looking for a good scare, this horror anime will be your best pick with its thriller-packed scenes. Are the murderers possessed, or is it something else? Watch this scary anime if you have the guts and find out.

</p

14. Shoujo Tsubaki

Shoujo Tsubaki is an adult horror anime that revolves around the life of an orphan girl. Midori is tricked by a circus master to join his show, but a horrifying future awaits her. She is raped and abused continually and is about to give up when a magician joins the club. As she sees a ray of hope, will she be able to escape her horrid fate? With a heart-wrenching storyline, this horror anime is a great watch to feel the chills of being alone and tortured.

</p

15. Angels of Death

The Angels of Death is a very intriguing horror anime that shows an amnesiac girl awaking in the basement of an abandoned building. As she tries to escape the building, she is met with psychotic killers and crazy people on each floor. However, Rachel and the serial killer Zack strike up a relationship in which Zack promises to kill her if she helps him escape the building. This scary anime certainly has some bone-chilling and gory scenes to get you creeped out.

</p

Bonus Tip-The Best Anime Movie Recorder-Wondershare Filmora

Wondershare Filmora is a powerful video editor that is perfect for both beginners and professional editors. It has tons of editing tools that are fully customizable and also offer presets to help users quickly add professional-grade cinematic effects to their videos.

With Filmora, it is easy to apply motion tracking, color grading, motion blur, green screen effect, and much more. The creative possibilities at Filmora are endless. And most of these tools are very intuitive to use. Better yet, Filmora allows users to share their videos directly to social media.

In addition, you can also use Filmora to record your favorite horror anime, make edits, add captions, and share with your friends. You can record your screen and adjust advanced settings that will allow you to set a timer, select the screen size, audio source, and much more. You can also select whether you want to display the cursor and choose its color. With a Hot Key, you can stop recording instantly, and the file will be immediately saved to your PC.

After recording, you can make further edits to the video by adding captions or special effects to enhance it. In short, with Filmora, you can record with ease and make wonderful edits to the video.

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Are Horror Animes Really Horrifying?

The horror anime series are hand-drawn illustrations, and it is quite possible to portray supernatural, horrifying, and unusual creatures with ease. From our list, you will see that among the best horror anime series, most of them feature otherworldly creatures that are both terrifying and creepy to look at.

In addition, the extremely graphic nature of a scary anime further adds to its ability to scare viewers. Violence, bloodbath, and cannibalism is a common theme in majority of the scary anime series, serving as the perfect way to portray bone-chilling horror scenes.

Try out our list to find your best horror anime series and have a good scare.

Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Horror anime is a sub-genre of anime series. It is based on scary stories, often featuring bloody and grotesque scenes, not for the faint of heart—the horror anime series range from emotional murder mysteries to violent paranormal thrillers.

People who like to experience the thrill of a good scare generally prefer watching horror anime series. The best horror anime can actually terrify you, and many people enjoy being scared. Since there are a lot of scary anime series on the web, you might have trouble finding the best horror anime to pass your weekend. If that’s the case, dive right in and get prepared to be scared.

Best 15 Horror Animes of All Time

Here, we have picked out some of the best horror anime series of all time that are definitely going to creep you out. Test your bravery and watch a terrifying horror anime from our list.

1. Monster

Monster is a horror anime series based on a popular Manga by Naoki Urasawa. It is an impressive thriller based on a top-notch brain surgeon working in a hospital. The young surgeon is faced with an ethical dilemma when forced to abandon the surgery of a boy to save a mayor’s life. But Dr. Tenma chooses to save the boy. This scary anime unfolds as Tenma, at the pinnacle of his medical career, is haunted by a series of death that involves the boy he saved all those years ago. This is the best horror anime series featuring a psychopath’s killing streak.

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2. Hell Girl

This horror anime series revolves around the subject of hate, revenge, and vengeance. With every new episode of this horror anime, you will witness a new story. The plot is unique and based on supernatural powers. Through a mysterious website, people are able to exact revenge on their tormentors, but there is always a price to pay. In the list of the best horror anime series, Hell Girl takes the lead due to thrilling scenes with the fusion of emotional storylines. As opposed to many horror anime series, this one isn’t very gory, but it portrays horror through the plot, showing the evil side of humans.

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3. Corpse Party

A very gruesome and horror anime is Corpse Party. This horror anime series is based on just 4 episodes, all of which are filled with terror. As the students of Kisaragi Academy perform a ritual on the grounds of their school, they are taken into another dimension where they end up in the Heavenly Host Elementary whose students and staff were murdered years ago. The terrifying ghosts and gory corpses in this scary anime are enough to terrify anyone. It is short and action-packed, guaranteeing that every scene is full of terror.

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4. Another

Another is the best horror anime series with terrifying deaths, much like seen in the movie’ Final Destination’. As the death curse takes the lives of the students of a class, the protagonist, a newly transferred student Kouichi, and a girl with an eye patch must get to the bottom of this. The horror anime slowly unravels scary truths about the incident that resulted in the death of Mei Misaki. Together, Kouichi and Mei try to dig out the root of the problem. Every scene is packed with suspense and horror, keep viewers scared and glued to the screens.

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5. Shiki

Based on the hot topic of vampires, this horror anime takes vampire stories to the next level. Shiki is an excellent scary movie with a twisting plot that follows the lives of the villagers facing the vampire curse. As the dead rise, a young doctor takes it upon himself to uncover the reality. This chilling yet adventurous horror anime is an amazing watch with a great storyline that is gripping and suspenseful, all at the same time.

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6. The Promised Neverland

This horror anime has a very emotional plot. The kids of Grace Field House Orphanage are very happy and content until one day, some of them break the most important rule. When the kids go out of the orphanage, they discover the truth and the sinister future awaiting them. From cheerful kids to responsible, brave kids, this is the best horror anime that keeps the viewers glued to the screens. As the kids try to escape their deadly fate, will they be able to go free or end up becoming demon food?

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7. Parasyte: The Maxim

As the name suggests, this horror anime series is based on a parasite that takes over human hosts. In this horror anime, the parasite is an alien species. However, this anime revolves around the protagonist, whose hand is taken over by Migi, also an alien. But as the other parasites go on a deadly streak, opening their heads and eating any human that stands in their way, the boy and Migi try to fight them off. This is a very compelling yet gory and scary anime showing gruesome murders and action scenes to keep you on edge at all times.

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8. Perfect Blue

Perfect Blue has been categorized as one of the best horror anime based on reality. This is an epic psychological thriller with scenes that are mind-bending. As a pop singer switches her career to become an actress, an obsessed stalker becomes a nightmare for her. She is exposed, and every move she makes is being watched. Mysterious murders start surrounding her, and she starts losing her mind. The lines between delusion and reality are blurred. This horror anime is also an excellent suspense thriller that will keep you guessing what the next move will be.

</p

9. Mononoke

Mononoke has a unique visual appeal as it is themed on old Japanese culture with vibrant animations. The protagonist, commonly known as the ‘Medicine Seller,’ goes around feudal Japan looking for evil, known as Mononoke. Somehow, the medicine seller has a special power and a sword to slay the evil. But the twist is that the medicine seller must first learn the details about the Mononoke. Unless he discovers its true form and reason, he cannot have the sword to end it. This horror anime unfolds in a very thrilling manner as the protagonist uncovers the evil and saves feudal Japan.

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10. Tokyo Ghoul

One of the greatest horror anime series ever, Tokyo Ghoul features an amazing storyline. When the college student Ken falls victim to his ghoul date, he is saved by doctors. But, his rebirth is as a hybrid of humans and ghouls. This horror anime series is not for the faint-hearted as it shows grotesque scenes of body horror as the ghouls devour human flesh. However, Tokyo Ghoul also portrays how Ken is forced to control his flesh-eating desires. Would the hybrid lean more towards his human trait or the evil side? We recommend watching this very scary anime to find out how Ken survives as a hybrid and does he give in to his ghoul nature?

</p

11. Elfen Lied

This horror anime is about a mutant human born, Lucy. The extremely powerful mutant, Diclonius, is being experimented upon when one day she has had enough. As she finally breaks free of captivity, it results in a huge bloodbath and a terrifying battle. With time, Lucy tries to adjust to the world. Given her dual personality, it is hard to hide her true nature. This horror anime series is packed with bloody scenes and violence, yet it also displays moments of emotional attachments and friendships when Lucy’s adorable personality is dominant.

</p

12. Ghost Hunt

As can be guessed by the name, this horror anime series is based on ghost hunting. It doesn’t involve many bloody or gory scenes, but it definitely has terrifying scenes. A group of adventurous people teamed up with the psychic research facility are investigating the paranormal activities in a building when they are faced with horrifying paranormal beings. This is a story about finding out the truth, sticking together, and making it out of the building alive. This isn’t the most horror anime on the list, but it does give very scary and creepy vibes as the team stumbles upon deadly beings.

</p

13. Higurashi When They Cry

The start of this horror anime is unlike any other. One might think it is a cheerful school drama, but it’s actually the best horror anime based on a murder mystery. The students in a rural village start killing each other in grotesque ways, and there are even scenes of torture and bloody violence. The viewer must figure out what suddenly took over the village to cause such gruesome murders. If you are looking for a good scare, this horror anime will be your best pick with its thriller-packed scenes. Are the murderers possessed, or is it something else? Watch this scary anime if you have the guts and find out.

</p

14. Shoujo Tsubaki

Shoujo Tsubaki is an adult horror anime that revolves around the life of an orphan girl. Midori is tricked by a circus master to join his show, but a horrifying future awaits her. She is raped and abused continually and is about to give up when a magician joins the club. As she sees a ray of hope, will she be able to escape her horrid fate? With a heart-wrenching storyline, this horror anime is a great watch to feel the chills of being alone and tortured.

</p

15. Angels of Death

The Angels of Death is a very intriguing horror anime that shows an amnesiac girl awaking in the basement of an abandoned building. As she tries to escape the building, she is met with psychotic killers and crazy people on each floor. However, Rachel and the serial killer Zack strike up a relationship in which Zack promises to kill her if she helps him escape the building. This scary anime certainly has some bone-chilling and gory scenes to get you creeped out.

</p

Bonus Tip-The Best Anime Movie Recorder-Wondershare Filmora

Wondershare Filmora is a powerful video editor that is perfect for both beginners and professional editors. It has tons of editing tools that are fully customizable and also offer presets to help users quickly add professional-grade cinematic effects to their videos.

With Filmora, it is easy to apply motion tracking, color grading, motion blur, green screen effect, and much more. The creative possibilities at Filmora are endless. And most of these tools are very intuitive to use. Better yet, Filmora allows users to share their videos directly to social media.

In addition, you can also use Filmora to record your favorite horror anime, make edits, add captions, and share with your friends. You can record your screen and adjust advanced settings that will allow you to set a timer, select the screen size, audio source, and much more. You can also select whether you want to display the cursor and choose its color. With a Hot Key, you can stop recording instantly, and the file will be immediately saved to your PC.

After recording, you can make further edits to the video by adding captions or special effects to enhance it. In short, with Filmora, you can record with ease and make wonderful edits to the video.

---

Are Horror Animes Really Horrifying?

The horror anime series are hand-drawn illustrations, and it is quite possible to portray supernatural, horrifying, and unusual creatures with ease. From our list, you will see that among the best horror anime series, most of them feature otherworldly creatures that are both terrifying and creepy to look at.

In addition, the extremely graphic nature of a scary anime further adds to its ability to scare viewers. Violence, bloodbath, and cannibalism is a common theme in majority of the scary anime series, serving as the perfect way to portray bone-chilling horror scenes.

Try out our list to find your best horror anime series and have a good scare.

Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Shanoon Cox

Easy Cartoon Characters Drawing Tutorials for You Who Are Learning to Draw

Easy Cartoon Characters Drawing Tutorials for You Who Are Learning to Draw

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

Learning the art of cartoon characters drawing? We can help! Cartoon characters drawing is no rocket science, ABCD: Anybody Can Draw!

We are as excited as you as we bring to you a few of the best drawing tutorials!

In this article

01 [Double Your Results with Learning Cartoon Drawing Styles First](#Part 1)

02 [Best 6 Cartoon Characters Anyone Can Draw (with Free Video Tutorials)](#Part 2)

03 [Easy Cartoon Characters to Draw Step by Step](#Part 3)

Part 1 Double Your Results with Learning Cartoon Drawing Styles First

01 Cartoon Character Sketches

Sketching is one of the most popular art forms. Sketching can be done for real-life people or celebrities or we can also make sketches of imaginary characters and cartoons. Sketching is generally made of pencil and does not involve the usage of colors.

02 Cartoon Characters Drawing with Color

Cartoon characters can be made with color to make them more attractive. This is another popular form of art that cartoonists follow. You can explore several methods of coloring and try making your cartoon colorful.

03 Disney Cartoon Characters Drawing

Disney cartoon character drawing is probably one of the simplest. This is because they have a predefined size and are mostly symmetric. Disney cartoon characters generally use common geometric shapes such as circles, ovals, and squares. Hence making it a beginner-friendly choice!

Part 2 Best 6 Cartoon Characters Anyone Can Draw (with Free Video Tutorials)

01 Roger the alien

Roger the alien is one of the simplest cartoon characters to draw. This children’s classic cartoon character always intrigues children due to its bizarre shape. It fixes the image of an outer space characters in a child’s mind(If they exist).

What makes it easy to draw?

● The oval-shaped head is easy to draw since it is not very detailed.

● The character does not have any hair, hair is one of the more difficult parts to draw.

● The body features aren’t very prominent, hence making the character easy to draw.

Challenges you may encounter

● If you are a first-timer, then you may find it challenging to draw fingers and the toes.

● Getting the weird alien head shape might be a little difficult and may take you a few attempts.

● Making the two eyes exactly similar to each other may be challenging for a few of you.

02 Wakko Warner

What makes it easy to draw?

● The character generally has geometrical shapes and hence you can use shape tracers to draw a few parts.

● The appealing appearance of the character makes it interesting to draw.

● The eyes are not very difficult to recreate.

Challenges you may encounter

● The eyes are not very difficult to recreate.

● The shape of the mouth and the tongue that is sticking out is slightly complex.

● Perfecting the shape of the hair is a little challenging.

03 Cosmo

What makes it easy to draw?

● We recommend you to try this character out mainly because of its uniqueness.

● The eyes are not very complicated to draw.

● The body resembles a stick image and is hence simple to draw.

Challenges you may encounter

● The shape of the crown needs to be perfect, especially because of the tilt the crown has.

● The fingers are challenging to draw.

● The hair has a distinct shape, this shape needs to come out perfectly.

04 Courage the cowardly dog

What makes it easy to draw?

● Firstly, it’s one of the most favorite cartoons, hence it will ensure to keep you interested in the drawing.

● The hands and legs resemble stick figures and are simple to draw.

● The body structure is simple.

Challenges you may encounter

● Drawing a cartoon animal instead of a human being might be intriguing for beginners.

● The large eyes, which is one of the characteristic features needs to be perfect.

● The design of the ears is the trickiest part and could be difficult to draw.

05 Tom And Jerry

When we think of cartoons, the first few names that probably come to our mind are tom and jerry. This duo of a grumpy cat and a mysterious mouse has left an everlasting impact on the world of cartoons. The duo is famous throughout the world and is loved throughout age groups

Why do we recommend you to try your hands on this?

● This is a classic cartoon that almost everyone loves.

● There are several resources on the internet to help you draw the cartoon characters.

● The characters need not be perfect, even a close resemblance to them would be sufficient for the viewers to identify them due to their fame.

Challenges you may encounter

● You need to be careful with the proportion of sizes of tom and jerry.

● The structures of tom and jerry are not very simple to draw.

● Perfecting the grumpy expression on tom’s face and a frightened expression on jerry’s face is challenging.

05 Catdog

Catdog is another very interesting character. Who’d have imagined a cat and a dog morphed in a single body? Well, imagination has no end to it as they say! Catdog is a yellow cat and dog in a single body, it looks cute and at the same time intriguing.

Why do we recommend you try your hands on this?

● The cartoon character is mainly composed of geometrical shapes.

● The character is vividly colorful.

● The bright yellow color is super attractive and hence makes drawing catdog very fun.

Challenges you may encounter

● The character is illusional, you might have difficulty while deciding how to even look at it.

● The cat and dog faces are not very different from each other and have minute differences while drawing you need to be careful about having a distinct difference between the two faces.

Now that we’ve taken our baby steps towards understanding the art of drawing cartoons.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● That’s a lot of knowledge for today, isn’t it? Today we’ve seen the basics of drawing cartoon characters.

● We also got our hands dirty by exploring a few easy cartoon characters that you could draw.

● Further, we saw the basic steps that you would need to take in order to draw the face of any cartoon character! All in all, we learned everything we needed to know to draw our first cartoon! What are you waiting for? Go try out drawing your first cartoon today!

Try It Free Try It Free

Learning the art of cartoon characters drawing? We can help! Cartoon characters drawing is no rocket science, ABCD: Anybody Can Draw!

We are as excited as you as we bring to you a few of the best drawing tutorials!

In this article

01 [Double Your Results with Learning Cartoon Drawing Styles First](#Part 1)

02 [Best 6 Cartoon Characters Anyone Can Draw (with Free Video Tutorials)](#Part 2)

03 [Easy Cartoon Characters to Draw Step by Step](#Part 3)

Part 1 Double Your Results with Learning Cartoon Drawing Styles First

01 Cartoon Character Sketches

Sketching is one of the most popular art forms. Sketching can be done for real-life people or celebrities or we can also make sketches of imaginary characters and cartoons. Sketching is generally made of pencil and does not involve the usage of colors.

02 Cartoon Characters Drawing with Color

Cartoon characters can be made with color to make them more attractive. This is another popular form of art that cartoonists follow. You can explore several methods of coloring and try making your cartoon colorful.

03 Disney Cartoon Characters Drawing

Disney cartoon character drawing is probably one of the simplest. This is because they have a predefined size and are mostly symmetric. Disney cartoon characters generally use common geometric shapes such as circles, ovals, and squares. Hence making it a beginner-friendly choice!

Part 2 Best 6 Cartoon Characters Anyone Can Draw (with Free Video Tutorials)

01 Roger the alien

Roger the alien is one of the simplest cartoon characters to draw. This children’s classic cartoon character always intrigues children due to its bizarre shape. It fixes the image of an outer space characters in a child’s mind(If they exist).

What makes it easy to draw?

● The oval-shaped head is easy to draw since it is not very detailed.

● The character does not have any hair, hair is one of the more difficult parts to draw.

● The body features aren’t very prominent, hence making the character easy to draw.

Challenges you may encounter

● If you are a first-timer, then you may find it challenging to draw fingers and the toes.

● Getting the weird alien head shape might be a little difficult and may take you a few attempts.

● Making the two eyes exactly similar to each other may be challenging for a few of you.

02 Wakko Warner

What makes it easy to draw?

● The character generally has geometrical shapes and hence you can use shape tracers to draw a few parts.

● The appealing appearance of the character makes it interesting to draw.

● The eyes are not very difficult to recreate.

Challenges you may encounter

● The eyes are not very difficult to recreate.

● The shape of the mouth and the tongue that is sticking out is slightly complex.

● Perfecting the shape of the hair is a little challenging.

03 Cosmo

What makes it easy to draw?

● We recommend you to try this character out mainly because of its uniqueness.

● The eyes are not very complicated to draw.

● The body resembles a stick image and is hence simple to draw.

Challenges you may encounter

● The shape of the crown needs to be perfect, especially because of the tilt the crown has.

● The fingers are challenging to draw.

● The hair has a distinct shape, this shape needs to come out perfectly.

04 Courage the cowardly dog

What makes it easy to draw?

● Firstly, it’s one of the most favorite cartoons, hence it will ensure to keep you interested in the drawing.

● The hands and legs resemble stick figures and are simple to draw.

● The body structure is simple.

Challenges you may encounter

● Drawing a cartoon animal instead of a human being might be intriguing for beginners.

● The large eyes, which is one of the characteristic features needs to be perfect.

● The design of the ears is the trickiest part and could be difficult to draw.

05 Tom And Jerry

When we think of cartoons, the first few names that probably come to our mind are tom and jerry. This duo of a grumpy cat and a mysterious mouse has left an everlasting impact on the world of cartoons. The duo is famous throughout the world and is loved throughout age groups

Why do we recommend you to try your hands on this?

● This is a classic cartoon that almost everyone loves.

● There are several resources on the internet to help you draw the cartoon characters.

● The characters need not be perfect, even a close resemblance to them would be sufficient for the viewers to identify them due to their fame.

Challenges you may encounter

● You need to be careful with the proportion of sizes of tom and jerry.

● The structures of tom and jerry are not very simple to draw.

● Perfecting the grumpy expression on tom’s face and a frightened expression on jerry’s face is challenging.

05 Catdog

Catdog is another very interesting character. Who’d have imagined a cat and a dog morphed in a single body? Well, imagination has no end to it as they say! Catdog is a yellow cat and dog in a single body, it looks cute and at the same time intriguing.

Why do we recommend you try your hands on this?

● The cartoon character is mainly composed of geometrical shapes.

● The character is vividly colorful.

● The bright yellow color is super attractive and hence makes drawing catdog very fun.

Challenges you may encounter

● The character is illusional, you might have difficulty while deciding how to even look at it.

● The cat and dog faces are not very different from each other and have minute differences while drawing you need to be careful about having a distinct difference between the two faces.

Now that we’ve taken our baby steps towards understanding the art of drawing cartoons.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● That’s a lot of knowledge for today, isn’t it? Today we’ve seen the basics of drawing cartoon characters.

● We also got our hands dirty by exploring a few easy cartoon characters that you could draw.

● Further, we saw the basic steps that you would need to take in order to draw the face of any cartoon character! All in all, we learned everything we needed to know to draw our first cartoon! What are you waiting for? Go try out drawing your first cartoon today!

Try It Free Try It Free

Learning the art of cartoon characters drawing? We can help! Cartoon characters drawing is no rocket science, ABCD: Anybody Can Draw!

We are as excited as you as we bring to you a few of the best drawing tutorials!

In this article

01 [Double Your Results with Learning Cartoon Drawing Styles First](#Part 1)

02 [Best 6 Cartoon Characters Anyone Can Draw (with Free Video Tutorials)](#Part 2)

03 [Easy Cartoon Characters to Draw Step by Step](#Part 3)

Part 1 Double Your Results with Learning Cartoon Drawing Styles First

01 Cartoon Character Sketches

Sketching is one of the most popular art forms. Sketching can be done for real-life people or celebrities or we can also make sketches of imaginary characters and cartoons. Sketching is generally made of pencil and does not involve the usage of colors.

02 Cartoon Characters Drawing with Color

Cartoon characters can be made with color to make them more attractive. This is another popular form of art that cartoonists follow. You can explore several methods of coloring and try making your cartoon colorful.

03 Disney Cartoon Characters Drawing

Disney cartoon character drawing is probably one of the simplest. This is because they have a predefined size and are mostly symmetric. Disney cartoon characters generally use common geometric shapes such as circles, ovals, and squares. Hence making it a beginner-friendly choice!

Part 2 Best 6 Cartoon Characters Anyone Can Draw (with Free Video Tutorials)

01 Roger the alien

Roger the alien is one of the simplest cartoon characters to draw. This children’s classic cartoon character always intrigues children due to its bizarre shape. It fixes the image of an outer space characters in a child’s mind(If they exist).

What makes it easy to draw?

● The oval-shaped head is easy to draw since it is not very detailed.

● The character does not have any hair, hair is one of the more difficult parts to draw.

● The body features aren’t very prominent, hence making the character easy to draw.

Challenges you may encounter

● If you are a first-timer, then you may find it challenging to draw fingers and the toes.

● Getting the weird alien head shape might be a little difficult and may take you a few attempts.

● Making the two eyes exactly similar to each other may be challenging for a few of you.

02 Wakko Warner

What makes it easy to draw?

● The character generally has geometrical shapes and hence you can use shape tracers to draw a few parts.

● The appealing appearance of the character makes it interesting to draw.

● The eyes are not very difficult to recreate.

Challenges you may encounter

● The eyes are not very difficult to recreate.

● The shape of the mouth and the tongue that is sticking out is slightly complex.

● Perfecting the shape of the hair is a little challenging.

03 Cosmo

What makes it easy to draw?

● We recommend you to try this character out mainly because of its uniqueness.

● The eyes are not very complicated to draw.

● The body resembles a stick image and is hence simple to draw.

Challenges you may encounter

● The shape of the crown needs to be perfect, especially because of the tilt the crown has.

● The fingers are challenging to draw.

● The hair has a distinct shape, this shape needs to come out perfectly.

04 Courage the cowardly dog

What makes it easy to draw?

● Firstly, it’s one of the most favorite cartoons, hence it will ensure to keep you interested in the drawing.

● The hands and legs resemble stick figures and are simple to draw.

● The body structure is simple.

Challenges you may encounter

● Drawing a cartoon animal instead of a human being might be intriguing for beginners.

● The large eyes, which is one of the characteristic features needs to be perfect.

● The design of the ears is the trickiest part and could be difficult to draw.

05 Tom And Jerry

When we think of cartoons, the first few names that probably come to our mind are tom and jerry. This duo of a grumpy cat and a mysterious mouse has left an everlasting impact on the world of cartoons. The duo is famous throughout the world and is loved throughout age groups

Why do we recommend you to try your hands on this?

● This is a classic cartoon that almost everyone loves.

● There are several resources on the internet to help you draw the cartoon characters.

● The characters need not be perfect, even a close resemblance to them would be sufficient for the viewers to identify them due to their fame.

Challenges you may encounter

● You need to be careful with the proportion of sizes of tom and jerry.

● The structures of tom and jerry are not very simple to draw.

● Perfecting the grumpy expression on tom’s face and a frightened expression on jerry’s face is challenging.

05 Catdog

Catdog is another very interesting character. Who’d have imagined a cat and a dog morphed in a single body? Well, imagination has no end to it as they say! Catdog is a yellow cat and dog in a single body, it looks cute and at the same time intriguing.

Why do we recommend you try your hands on this?

● The cartoon character is mainly composed of geometrical shapes.

● The character is vividly colorful.

● The bright yellow color is super attractive and hence makes drawing catdog very fun.

Challenges you may encounter

● The character is illusional, you might have difficulty while deciding how to even look at it.

● The cat and dog faces are not very different from each other and have minute differences while drawing you need to be careful about having a distinct difference between the two faces.

Now that we’ve taken our baby steps towards understanding the art of drawing cartoons.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● That’s a lot of knowledge for today, isn’t it? Today we’ve seen the basics of drawing cartoon characters.

● We also got our hands dirty by exploring a few easy cartoon characters that you could draw.

● Further, we saw the basic steps that you would need to take in order to draw the face of any cartoon character! All in all, we learned everything we needed to know to draw our first cartoon! What are you waiting for? Go try out drawing your first cartoon today!

Try It Free Try It Free

Learning the art of cartoon characters drawing? We can help! Cartoon characters drawing is no rocket science, ABCD: Anybody Can Draw!

We are as excited as you as we bring to you a few of the best drawing tutorials!

In this article

01 [Double Your Results with Learning Cartoon Drawing Styles First](#Part 1)

02 [Best 6 Cartoon Characters Anyone Can Draw (with Free Video Tutorials)](#Part 2)

03 [Easy Cartoon Characters to Draw Step by Step](#Part 3)

Part 1 Double Your Results with Learning Cartoon Drawing Styles First

01 Cartoon Character Sketches

Sketching is one of the most popular art forms. Sketching can be done for real-life people or celebrities or we can also make sketches of imaginary characters and cartoons. Sketching is generally made of pencil and does not involve the usage of colors.

02 Cartoon Characters Drawing with Color

Cartoon characters can be made with color to make them more attractive. This is another popular form of art that cartoonists follow. You can explore several methods of coloring and try making your cartoon colorful.

03 Disney Cartoon Characters Drawing

Disney cartoon character drawing is probably one of the simplest. This is because they have a predefined size and are mostly symmetric. Disney cartoon characters generally use common geometric shapes such as circles, ovals, and squares. Hence making it a beginner-friendly choice!

Part 2 Best 6 Cartoon Characters Anyone Can Draw (with Free Video Tutorials)

01 Roger the alien

Roger the alien is one of the simplest cartoon characters to draw. This children’s classic cartoon character always intrigues children due to its bizarre shape. It fixes the image of an outer space characters in a child’s mind(If they exist).

What makes it easy to draw?

● The oval-shaped head is easy to draw since it is not very detailed.

● The character does not have any hair, hair is one of the more difficult parts to draw.

● The body features aren’t very prominent, hence making the character easy to draw.

Challenges you may encounter

● If you are a first-timer, then you may find it challenging to draw fingers and the toes.

● Getting the weird alien head shape might be a little difficult and may take you a few attempts.

● Making the two eyes exactly similar to each other may be challenging for a few of you.

02 Wakko Warner

What makes it easy to draw?

● The character generally has geometrical shapes and hence you can use shape tracers to draw a few parts.

● The appealing appearance of the character makes it interesting to draw.

● The eyes are not very difficult to recreate.

Challenges you may encounter

● The eyes are not very difficult to recreate.

● The shape of the mouth and the tongue that is sticking out is slightly complex.

● Perfecting the shape of the hair is a little challenging.

03 Cosmo

What makes it easy to draw?

● We recommend you to try this character out mainly because of its uniqueness.

● The eyes are not very complicated to draw.

● The body resembles a stick image and is hence simple to draw.

Challenges you may encounter

● The shape of the crown needs to be perfect, especially because of the tilt the crown has.

● The fingers are challenging to draw.

● The hair has a distinct shape, this shape needs to come out perfectly.

04 Courage the cowardly dog

What makes it easy to draw?

● Firstly, it’s one of the most favorite cartoons, hence it will ensure to keep you interested in the drawing.

● The hands and legs resemble stick figures and are simple to draw.

● The body structure is simple.

Challenges you may encounter

● Drawing a cartoon animal instead of a human being might be intriguing for beginners.

● The large eyes, which is one of the characteristic features needs to be perfect.

● The design of the ears is the trickiest part and could be difficult to draw.

05 Tom And Jerry

When we think of cartoons, the first few names that probably come to our mind are tom and jerry. This duo of a grumpy cat and a mysterious mouse has left an everlasting impact on the world of cartoons. The duo is famous throughout the world and is loved throughout age groups

Why do we recommend you to try your hands on this?

● This is a classic cartoon that almost everyone loves.

● There are several resources on the internet to help you draw the cartoon characters.

● The characters need not be perfect, even a close resemblance to them would be sufficient for the viewers to identify them due to their fame.

Challenges you may encounter

● You need to be careful with the proportion of sizes of tom and jerry.

● The structures of tom and jerry are not very simple to draw.

● Perfecting the grumpy expression on tom’s face and a frightened expression on jerry’s face is challenging.

05 Catdog

Catdog is another very interesting character. Who’d have imagined a cat and a dog morphed in a single body? Well, imagination has no end to it as they say! Catdog is a yellow cat and dog in a single body, it looks cute and at the same time intriguing.

Why do we recommend you try your hands on this?

● The cartoon character is mainly composed of geometrical shapes.

● The character is vividly colorful.

● The bright yellow color is super attractive and hence makes drawing catdog very fun.

Challenges you may encounter

● The character is illusional, you might have difficulty while deciding how to even look at it.

● The cat and dog faces are not very different from each other and have minute differences while drawing you need to be careful about having a distinct difference between the two faces.

Now that we’ve taken our baby steps towards understanding the art of drawing cartoons.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● That’s a lot of knowledge for today, isn’t it? Today we’ve seen the basics of drawing cartoon characters.

● We also got our hands dirty by exploring a few easy cartoon characters that you could draw.

● Further, we saw the basic steps that you would need to take in order to draw the face of any cartoon character! All in all, we learned everything we needed to know to draw our first cartoon! What are you waiting for? Go try out drawing your first cartoon today!

What Is A GIF

What Is A GIF

Shanoon Cox

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

GIF stands for Graphic Interchange Format and this animated graphic image can be usually found on web pages. They appear like a twirling icon or a banner or just have few letters that go larger like a magic. Note that animated GIF file is actually specified as a GIF89a and this single file use to contain so many images inside a particular folder. The fact is that this group of images use to follow an endless loop on screen and it creates a feel like document never ends and frames keep on arriving on screen. In few cases, it may follow one or two looped sequences and then animation stops automatically. These animated GIF files are commonly used on social media platform as well as for web ad banners.

What is a GIF?

As we already discussed, GIF stands for Graphic Interchange Format. It is a useful file extension for an animated raster file and is second most popular image file format throughout the world. You might be aware that JPEG is on first ranking at World Wide Web.

In technical terms, GIF makes sue of LZW compression algorithm whose owner is Unisys. Note that, Unisys follows particular licensing statements so users need to have license before using GIF images. But in regular practices, most of the web developers or file downloader’s keep on ignoring this licensing term and they are using it freely. Hence GIF’s have proposed a patent free kind of replacement via PNG.

If you want to make GIF online, Filmora meme maker is your ultimate solution. It helps you make image, GIF and video memes directly without watermark. It is totally FREE to use and no sign up. You can change text size, color and position to create caption when you are editing. You can also put text inside or outside in GIF. Try it now!

Application of GIF

You may easily find numerous GIF files on social media. These day’s people are using them commonly to entertain audience on their pages or channels. They are also being used for active conversations in comments or replies. Many people are utilizing GIFs just to convey unique reactions on internet at different channels. They are commonly used for illustrations and one of the most prominent applications is in the business world for marketing needs. It can help to explain your business products with entertainment and increased user engagement. The artistic world of GIFs can easily boost your customers online.

Many big brands these days are using GIF files to add a breathtaking moment to internet for their targeted audience and these small sized files are definitely do miracles. Actually popularity of GIF’s and their ability to deliver content interactively has revolutionized the world. That is why GIFs these days use to define Lexicon of internet and Oxford dictionary has recently decided to add this GIF to their list of words. In the world of art, GIF images have received great attention and most of art galleries or popular institutions are making use of GIFs to showcase incredible art work of their talented graphic artists.

How to make a GIF?

Now you might be interested to create your own GIF. Actually market is loaded with so many tools to do so. You can make use of Adobe Photoshop too or some other popular software are KickmyGraphics, Photoscape, Microsoft GIF Animator etc. If we talk about online tools then gifmaker.me, Ezgif.com and Giphy are the common options. It is also much easier to find GIF creator applications for smartphones, the list of some popular applications include: Gif Studio, Gif Me Camera air GIFBOOM for Android users whereas iPhone users can download GIFX, Daycap, MyFace When, Giffer etc.

It is possible to develop gifs from collection of still images or even from moving videos and this task is much easier that anyone can perform. In order to execute this task with ease, we would like to recommend Wondershare Filmora for you. The reason behind this recommendation is the simple and most interactive interface of this software tool. Using Filmora, you can easily combine number of stills into GIFs or turn small videos into GIFs. The more interesting thing is that Filmora also allows easy customization of Gifs as users can add overlays, elements and text etc to their GIFs using Filmora platform.

How to make GIFs with Wondershare Filmora

Here are few simple to execute steps to accomplish this task:

1. Import media files

The very first task for users is to import some editable video file or collection of photos to timeline of Wondershare Filmora. This software tool extends support to more than 150 media file formats so you can easily upload any of your image ranging somewhere between png, jpg, avi, mpeg, wav, mkv, mp4 or wmv etc.

2. Drag to timeline

Users can simply drag their video/image file and drop it on Filmora timeline. Once your file reaches there then it can be edited using wide range of tools.

3. Edit media files

There are unlimited editing options with so many interesting features of Filmora. Users can easily pick anything like slow down, speed up, combine, rotate, split, crop etc. to develop eye catching video as per available content.

4. Add text effect to GIF files

It is right time to update text based information to your GIFs. Few small messages always appear good in GIFs.

5. Save and export

Once you are done with all these steps then simply save your file with GIF extension and it is now ready to get uploaded on social media platforms.

Check this video tutorial to know more details:

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

Shanoon Cox

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Shanoon Cox

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

GIF stands for Graphic Interchange Format and this animated graphic image can be usually found on web pages. They appear like a twirling icon or a banner or just have few letters that go larger like a magic. Note that animated GIF file is actually specified as a GIF89a and this single file use to contain so many images inside a particular folder. The fact is that this group of images use to follow an endless loop on screen and it creates a feel like document never ends and frames keep on arriving on screen. In few cases, it may follow one or two looped sequences and then animation stops automatically. These animated GIF files are commonly used on social media platform as well as for web ad banners.

What is a GIF?

As we already discussed, GIF stands for Graphic Interchange Format. It is a useful file extension for an animated raster file and is second most popular image file format throughout the world. You might be aware that JPEG is on first ranking at World Wide Web.

In technical terms, GIF makes sue of LZW compression algorithm whose owner is Unisys. Note that, Unisys follows particular licensing statements so users need to have license before using GIF images. But in regular practices, most of the web developers or file downloader’s keep on ignoring this licensing term and they are using it freely. Hence GIF’s have proposed a patent free kind of replacement via PNG.

If you want to make GIF online, Filmora meme maker is your ultimate solution. It helps you make image, GIF and video memes directly without watermark. It is totally FREE to use and no sign up. You can change text size, color and position to create caption when you are editing. You can also put text inside or outside in GIF. Try it now!

Application of GIF

You may easily find numerous GIF files on social media. These day’s people are using them commonly to entertain audience on their pages or channels. They are also being used for active conversations in comments or replies. Many people are utilizing GIFs just to convey unique reactions on internet at different channels. They are commonly used for illustrations and one of the most prominent applications is in the business world for marketing needs. It can help to explain your business products with entertainment and increased user engagement. The artistic world of GIFs can easily boost your customers online.

Many big brands these days are using GIF files to add a breathtaking moment to internet for their targeted audience and these small sized files are definitely do miracles. Actually popularity of GIF’s and their ability to deliver content interactively has revolutionized the world. That is why GIFs these days use to define Lexicon of internet and Oxford dictionary has recently decided to add this GIF to their list of words. In the world of art, GIF images have received great attention and most of art galleries or popular institutions are making use of GIFs to showcase incredible art work of their talented graphic artists.

How to make a GIF?

Now you might be interested to create your own GIF. Actually market is loaded with so many tools to do so. You can make use of Adobe Photoshop too or some other popular software are KickmyGraphics, Photoscape, Microsoft GIF Animator etc. If we talk about online tools then gifmaker.me, Ezgif.com and Giphy are the common options. It is also much easier to find GIF creator applications for smartphones, the list of some popular applications include: Gif Studio, Gif Me Camera air GIFBOOM for Android users whereas iPhone users can download GIFX, Daycap, MyFace When, Giffer etc.

It is possible to develop gifs from collection of still images or even from moving videos and this task is much easier that anyone can perform. In order to execute this task with ease, we would like to recommend Wondershare Filmora for you. The reason behind this recommendation is the simple and most interactive interface of this software tool. Using Filmora, you can easily combine number of stills into GIFs or turn small videos into GIFs. The more interesting thing is that Filmora also allows easy customization of Gifs as users can add overlays, elements and text etc to their GIFs using Filmora platform.

How to make GIFs with Wondershare Filmora

Here are few simple to execute steps to accomplish this task:

1. Import media files

The very first task for users is to import some editable video file or collection of photos to timeline of Wondershare Filmora. This software tool extends support to more than 150 media file formats so you can easily upload any of your image ranging somewhere between png, jpg, avi, mpeg, wav, mkv, mp4 or wmv etc.

2. Drag to timeline

Users can simply drag their video/image file and drop it on Filmora timeline. Once your file reaches there then it can be edited using wide range of tools.

3. Edit media files

There are unlimited editing options with so many interesting features of Filmora. Users can easily pick anything like slow down, speed up, combine, rotate, split, crop etc. to develop eye catching video as per available content.

4. Add text effect to GIF files

It is right time to update text based information to your GIFs. Few small messages always appear good in GIFs.

5. Save and export

Once you are done with all these steps then simply save your file with GIF extension and it is now ready to get uploaded on social media platforms.

Check this video tutorial to know more details:

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox is a writer and a lover of all things video.

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Shanoon Cox

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

GIF stands for Graphic Interchange Format and this animated graphic image can be usually found on web pages. They appear like a twirling icon or a banner or just have few letters that go larger like a magic. Note that animated GIF file is actually specified as a GIF89a and this single file use to contain so many images inside a particular folder. The fact is that this group of images use to follow an endless loop on screen and it creates a feel like document never ends and frames keep on arriving on screen. In few cases, it may follow one or two looped sequences and then animation stops automatically. These animated GIF files are commonly used on social media platform as well as for web ad banners.

What is a GIF?

As we already discussed, GIF stands for Graphic Interchange Format. It is a useful file extension for an animated raster file and is second most popular image file format throughout the world. You might be aware that JPEG is on first ranking at World Wide Web.

In technical terms, GIF makes sue of LZW compression algorithm whose owner is Unisys. Note that, Unisys follows particular licensing statements so users need to have license before using GIF images. But in regular practices, most of the web developers or file downloader’s keep on ignoring this licensing term and they are using it freely. Hence GIF’s have proposed a patent free kind of replacement via PNG.

If you want to make GIF online, Filmora meme maker is your ultimate solution. It helps you make image, GIF and video memes directly without watermark. It is totally FREE to use and no sign up. You can change text size, color and position to create caption when you are editing. You can also put text inside or outside in GIF. Try it now!

Application of GIF

You may easily find numerous GIF files on social media. These day’s people are using them commonly to entertain audience on their pages or channels. They are also being used for active conversations in comments or replies. Many people are utilizing GIFs just to convey unique reactions on internet at different channels. They are commonly used for illustrations and one of the most prominent applications is in the business world for marketing needs. It can help to explain your business products with entertainment and increased user engagement. The artistic world of GIFs can easily boost your customers online.

Many big brands these days are using GIF files to add a breathtaking moment to internet for their targeted audience and these small sized files are definitely do miracles. Actually popularity of GIF’s and their ability to deliver content interactively has revolutionized the world. That is why GIFs these days use to define Lexicon of internet and Oxford dictionary has recently decided to add this GIF to their list of words. In the world of art, GIF images have received great attention and most of art galleries or popular institutions are making use of GIFs to showcase incredible art work of their talented graphic artists.

How to make a GIF?

Now you might be interested to create your own GIF. Actually market is loaded with so many tools to do so. You can make use of Adobe Photoshop too or some other popular software are KickmyGraphics, Photoscape, Microsoft GIF Animator etc. If we talk about online tools then gifmaker.me, Ezgif.com and Giphy are the common options. It is also much easier to find GIF creator applications for smartphones, the list of some popular applications include: Gif Studio, Gif Me Camera air GIFBOOM for Android users whereas iPhone users can download GIFX, Daycap, MyFace When, Giffer etc.

It is possible to develop gifs from collection of still images or even from moving videos and this task is much easier that anyone can perform. In order to execute this task with ease, we would like to recommend Wondershare Filmora for you. The reason behind this recommendation is the simple and most interactive interface of this software tool. Using Filmora, you can easily combine number of stills into GIFs or turn small videos into GIFs. The more interesting thing is that Filmora also allows easy customization of Gifs as users can add overlays, elements and text etc to their GIFs using Filmora platform.

How to make GIFs with Wondershare Filmora

Here are few simple to execute steps to accomplish this task:

1. Import media files

The very first task for users is to import some editable video file or collection of photos to timeline of Wondershare Filmora. This software tool extends support to more than 150 media file formats so you can easily upload any of your image ranging somewhere between png, jpg, avi, mpeg, wav, mkv, mp4 or wmv etc.

2. Drag to timeline

Users can simply drag their video/image file and drop it on Filmora timeline. Once your file reaches there then it can be edited using wide range of tools.

3. Edit media files

There are unlimited editing options with so many interesting features of Filmora. Users can easily pick anything like slow down, speed up, combine, rotate, split, crop etc. to develop eye catching video as per available content.

4. Add text effect to GIF files

It is right time to update text based information to your GIFs. Few small messages always appear good in GIFs.

5. Save and export

Once you are done with all these steps then simply save your file with GIF extension and it is now ready to get uploaded on social media platforms.

Check this video tutorial to know more details:

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

GIF stands for Graphic Interchange Format and this animated graphic image can be usually found on web pages. They appear like a twirling icon or a banner or just have few letters that go larger like a magic. Note that animated GIF file is actually specified as a GIF89a and this single file use to contain so many images inside a particular folder. The fact is that this group of images use to follow an endless loop on screen and it creates a feel like document never ends and frames keep on arriving on screen. In few cases, it may follow one or two looped sequences and then animation stops automatically. These animated GIF files are commonly used on social media platform as well as for web ad banners.

What is a GIF?

As we already discussed, GIF stands for Graphic Interchange Format. It is a useful file extension for an animated raster file and is second most popular image file format throughout the world. You might be aware that JPEG is on first ranking at World Wide Web.

In technical terms, GIF makes sue of LZW compression algorithm whose owner is Unisys. Note that, Unisys follows particular licensing statements so users need to have license before using GIF images. But in regular practices, most of the web developers or file downloader’s keep on ignoring this licensing term and they are using it freely. Hence GIF’s have proposed a patent free kind of replacement via PNG.

If you want to make GIF online, Filmora meme maker is your ultimate solution. It helps you make image, GIF and video memes directly without watermark. It is totally FREE to use and no sign up. You can change text size, color and position to create caption when you are editing. You can also put text inside or outside in GIF. Try it now!

Application of GIF

You may easily find numerous GIF files on social media. These day’s people are using them commonly to entertain audience on their pages or channels. They are also being used for active conversations in comments or replies. Many people are utilizing GIFs just to convey unique reactions on internet at different channels. They are commonly used for illustrations and one of the most prominent applications is in the business world for marketing needs. It can help to explain your business products with entertainment and increased user engagement. The artistic world of GIFs can easily boost your customers online.

Many big brands these days are using GIF files to add a breathtaking moment to internet for their targeted audience and these small sized files are definitely do miracles. Actually popularity of GIF’s and their ability to deliver content interactively has revolutionized the world. That is why GIFs these days use to define Lexicon of internet and Oxford dictionary has recently decided to add this GIF to their list of words. In the world of art, GIF images have received great attention and most of art galleries or popular institutions are making use of GIFs to showcase incredible art work of their talented graphic artists.

How to make a GIF?

Now you might be interested to create your own GIF. Actually market is loaded with so many tools to do so. You can make use of Adobe Photoshop too or some other popular software are KickmyGraphics, Photoscape, Microsoft GIF Animator etc. If we talk about online tools then gifmaker.me, Ezgif.com and Giphy are the common options. It is also much easier to find GIF creator applications for smartphones, the list of some popular applications include: Gif Studio, Gif Me Camera air GIFBOOM for Android users whereas iPhone users can download GIFX, Daycap, MyFace When, Giffer etc.

It is possible to develop gifs from collection of still images or even from moving videos and this task is much easier that anyone can perform. In order to execute this task with ease, we would like to recommend Wondershare Filmora for you. The reason behind this recommendation is the simple and most interactive interface of this software tool. Using Filmora, you can easily combine number of stills into GIFs or turn small videos into GIFs. The more interesting thing is that Filmora also allows easy customization of Gifs as users can add overlays, elements and text etc to their GIFs using Filmora platform.

How to make GIFs with Wondershare Filmora

Here are few simple to execute steps to accomplish this task:

1. Import media files

The very first task for users is to import some editable video file or collection of photos to timeline of Wondershare Filmora. This software tool extends support to more than 150 media file formats so you can easily upload any of your image ranging somewhere between png, jpg, avi, mpeg, wav, mkv, mp4 or wmv etc.

2. Drag to timeline

Users can simply drag their video/image file and drop it on Filmora timeline. Once your file reaches there then it can be edited using wide range of tools.

3. Edit media files

There are unlimited editing options with so many interesting features of Filmora. Users can easily pick anything like slow down, speed up, combine, rotate, split, crop etc. to develop eye catching video as per available content.

4. Add text effect to GIF files

It is right time to update text based information to your GIFs. Few small messages always appear good in GIFs.

5. Save and export

Once you are done with all these steps then simply save your file with GIF extension and it is now ready to get uploaded on social media platforms.

Check this video tutorial to know more details:

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Shanoon Cox

Ideas of Learning How to Send WhatsApp Animated Gifs

Ideas That Will Help You Out in Learning How to Send WhatsApp Animated Gifs

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

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While chatting on WhatsApp, expressing your thoughts, suggestions, and situations become easier if assisted with some animations and for this GIFs are available.

So, if you too are keen to try these animated images but clueless about how to use them, we are here to help you. Learn about different ways to send WhatsApp animated GIFs in the following parts.

In this article

01 [How to send WhatsApp GIF using Integrated library](#Part 1)

02 [How to send GIF Stored on your device](#Part 2)

03 [How to create WhatsApp GIF using videos](#Part 3)

04 [Best tool for creating interesting GIFs in a hassle-free manner- Wondershare Filmora](#Part 4)

Part 1 How to send WhatsApp GIF using Integrated library

The WhatsApp feature on your iPhone as well as Android devices comes integrated with a GIF library powered by Tenor that allows you to search for GIFs using desired keywords. The steps to send GIFs through the method for both iPhone, as well as Android, are almost the same.

Step 1. Open WhatsApp and select the contact or the group chat to whom you wish to send the GIF.

On your Android phone, click on the smiley emoji at the input section and then choose GIF at the bottom of the screen. A sample of GIF will appear. On your iPhone, you need to click on the sticker icon to launch GIF options.

Step 2. Enter the desired keyword at the search icon to look out for a more specific GIF.

Step 3. Tap on the selected GIF and then if needed add a caption as well.

Step 4. Finally, click on the Send icon to share the GIF to the chat.

Part 2 How to send GIF Stored on your device

Several third-party apps can let you create GIFs as needed. Moreover, you can also download these animations from online sites to your device.

Once you have done WhatsApp animated GIF download to your device, these GIF files can be sent on WhatsApp by attaching them like any other image or video.

Step 1. Launch WhatsApp and select the desired contact. Click on the attach or gallery icon at the input area to browse and add the saved GIF.

Note: The size of the GIF has to be less than 16MB.

Step 2. Add a caption if needed.

Step 3. Click on the Send icon.

Part 3 How to create WhatsApp GIF using videos

Another way is by creating GIFs using the videos on your device. The videos to be shared as GIF has to be less than 6 seconds and thus the longer videos need to be trimmed.

Steps to create WhatsApp GIF using videos

Step 1. Launch the WhatsApp chat to which you want to send the GIF. Click on the gallery icon to browse and add the video from the device. Alternatively, you can also record a video to be used as GIF.

Step 2. After the video is added, trim it under 6 seconds using the slider at the top. Add the caption or other available elements if needed.

Step 3. Click on the GIF button and then tap on the Send icon.

Part 4 Best tool for creating interesting GIFs in a hassle-free manner- Wondershare Filmora

Above we have mentioned in part 2 that there are several third-party apps available that can be used for creating GIFs. Among the myriad of options available, we suggest Wondershare Filmora Video Editor owing to its user-friendly interface and fast processing.

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Using the software, you can quickly create animated GIF stickers for WhatsApp using images and videos in all key formats. Several elements to further pep up your animations can be added like text, sound, effects, and more. Additionally, you can even edit the added media files using features like rotate, split, trim, speed-up, speed-down, and more.

Once installed on your Windows or Mac devices, Wondershare Filmora works as a complete video editing tool.

Steps to create Animated WhatsApp GIF using Wondershare Filmora

Step 1. Run the software on your system, browse and import the images and videos from which animations have to be created.

Step 2. Next, drag and move the media files to the timeline of the tool.

Step 3. Next, add effects, text, and other elements as needed..

Step 4. At the Local section, save the created media file as GIF. Give the desired name and then select the desktop location. Click on the EXPORT button to start processing.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

●WhatsApp GIFs on your phone can be sent by either searching them from the integrated library or using the ones saved to your device.

●GIFs can also be created using videos.

●Wondershare Filmora is the best third-party app for effortlessly creating impressing GIFs.

Try It Free Try It Free

While chatting on WhatsApp, expressing your thoughts, suggestions, and situations become easier if assisted with some animations and for this GIFs are available.

So, if you too are keen to try these animated images but clueless about how to use them, we are here to help you. Learn about different ways to send WhatsApp animated GIFs in the following parts.

In this article

01 [How to send WhatsApp GIF using Integrated library](#Part 1)

02 [How to send GIF Stored on your device](#Part 2)

03 [How to create WhatsApp GIF using videos](#Part 3)

04 [Best tool for creating interesting GIFs in a hassle-free manner- Wondershare Filmora](#Part 4)

Part 1 How to send WhatsApp GIF using Integrated library

The WhatsApp feature on your iPhone as well as Android devices comes integrated with a GIF library powered by Tenor that allows you to search for GIFs using desired keywords. The steps to send GIFs through the method for both iPhone, as well as Android, are almost the same.

Step 1. Open WhatsApp and select the contact or the group chat to whom you wish to send the GIF.

On your Android phone, click on the smiley emoji at the input section and then choose GIF at the bottom of the screen. A sample of GIF will appear. On your iPhone, you need to click on the sticker icon to launch GIF options.

Step 2. Enter the desired keyword at the search icon to look out for a more specific GIF.

Step 3. Tap on the selected GIF and then if needed add a caption as well.

Step 4. Finally, click on the Send icon to share the GIF to the chat.

Part 2 How to send GIF Stored on your device

Several third-party apps can let you create GIFs as needed. Moreover, you can also download these animations from online sites to your device.

Once you have done WhatsApp animated GIF download to your device, these GIF files can be sent on WhatsApp by attaching them like any other image or video.

Step 1. Launch WhatsApp and select the desired contact. Click on the attach or gallery icon at the input area to browse and add the saved GIF.

Note: The size of the GIF has to be less than 16MB.

Step 2. Add a caption if needed.

Step 3. Click on the Send icon.

Part 3 How to create WhatsApp GIF using videos

Another way is by creating GIFs using the videos on your device. The videos to be shared as GIF has to be less than 6 seconds and thus the longer videos need to be trimmed.

Steps to create WhatsApp GIF using videos

Step 1. Launch the WhatsApp chat to which you want to send the GIF. Click on the gallery icon to browse and add the video from the device. Alternatively, you can also record a video to be used as GIF.

Step 2. After the video is added, trim it under 6 seconds using the slider at the top. Add the caption or other available elements if needed.

Step 3. Click on the GIF button and then tap on the Send icon.

Part 4 Best tool for creating interesting GIFs in a hassle-free manner- Wondershare Filmora

Above we have mentioned in part 2 that there are several third-party apps available that can be used for creating GIFs. Among the myriad of options available, we suggest Wondershare Filmora Video Editor owing to its user-friendly interface and fast processing.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Using the software, you can quickly create animated GIF stickers for WhatsApp using images and videos in all key formats. Several elements to further pep up your animations can be added like text, sound, effects, and more. Additionally, you can even edit the added media files using features like rotate, split, trim, speed-up, speed-down, and more.

Once installed on your Windows or Mac devices, Wondershare Filmora works as a complete video editing tool.

Steps to create Animated WhatsApp GIF using Wondershare Filmora

Step 1. Run the software on your system, browse and import the images and videos from which animations have to be created.

Step 2. Next, drag and move the media files to the timeline of the tool.

Step 3. Next, add effects, text, and other elements as needed..

Step 4. At the Local section, save the created media file as GIF. Give the desired name and then select the desktop location. Click on the EXPORT button to start processing.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

●WhatsApp GIFs on your phone can be sent by either searching them from the integrated library or using the ones saved to your device.

●GIFs can also be created using videos.

●Wondershare Filmora is the best third-party app for effortlessly creating impressing GIFs.

Try It Free Try It Free

While chatting on WhatsApp, expressing your thoughts, suggestions, and situations become easier if assisted with some animations and for this GIFs are available.

So, if you too are keen to try these animated images but clueless about how to use them, we are here to help you. Learn about different ways to send WhatsApp animated GIFs in the following parts.

In this article

01 [How to send WhatsApp GIF using Integrated library](#Part 1)

02 [How to send GIF Stored on your device](#Part 2)

03 [How to create WhatsApp GIF using videos](#Part 3)

04 [Best tool for creating interesting GIFs in a hassle-free manner- Wondershare Filmora](#Part 4)

Part 1 How to send WhatsApp GIF using Integrated library

The WhatsApp feature on your iPhone as well as Android devices comes integrated with a GIF library powered by Tenor that allows you to search for GIFs using desired keywords. The steps to send GIFs through the method for both iPhone, as well as Android, are almost the same.

Step 1. Open WhatsApp and select the contact or the group chat to whom you wish to send the GIF.

On your Android phone, click on the smiley emoji at the input section and then choose GIF at the bottom of the screen. A sample of GIF will appear. On your iPhone, you need to click on the sticker icon to launch GIF options.

Step 2. Enter the desired keyword at the search icon to look out for a more specific GIF.

Step 3. Tap on the selected GIF and then if needed add a caption as well.

Step 4. Finally, click on the Send icon to share the GIF to the chat.

Part 2 How to send GIF Stored on your device

Several third-party apps can let you create GIFs as needed. Moreover, you can also download these animations from online sites to your device.

Once you have done WhatsApp animated GIF download to your device, these GIF files can be sent on WhatsApp by attaching them like any other image or video.

Step 1. Launch WhatsApp and select the desired contact. Click on the attach or gallery icon at the input area to browse and add the saved GIF.

Note: The size of the GIF has to be less than 16MB.

Step 2. Add a caption if needed.

Step 3. Click on the Send icon.

Part 3 How to create WhatsApp GIF using videos

Another way is by creating GIFs using the videos on your device. The videos to be shared as GIF has to be less than 6 seconds and thus the longer videos need to be trimmed.

Steps to create WhatsApp GIF using videos

Step 1. Launch the WhatsApp chat to which you want to send the GIF. Click on the gallery icon to browse and add the video from the device. Alternatively, you can also record a video to be used as GIF.

Step 2. After the video is added, trim it under 6 seconds using the slider at the top. Add the caption or other available elements if needed.

Step 3. Click on the GIF button and then tap on the Send icon.

Part 4 Best tool for creating interesting GIFs in a hassle-free manner- Wondershare Filmora

Above we have mentioned in part 2 that there are several third-party apps available that can be used for creating GIFs. Among the myriad of options available, we suggest Wondershare Filmora Video Editor owing to its user-friendly interface and fast processing.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Using the software, you can quickly create animated GIF stickers for WhatsApp using images and videos in all key formats. Several elements to further pep up your animations can be added like text, sound, effects, and more. Additionally, you can even edit the added media files using features like rotate, split, trim, speed-up, speed-down, and more.

Once installed on your Windows or Mac devices, Wondershare Filmora works as a complete video editing tool.

Steps to create Animated WhatsApp GIF using Wondershare Filmora

Step 1. Run the software on your system, browse and import the images and videos from which animations have to be created.

Step 2. Next, drag and move the media files to the timeline of the tool.

Step 3. Next, add effects, text, and other elements as needed..

Step 4. At the Local section, save the created media file as GIF. Give the desired name and then select the desktop location. Click on the EXPORT button to start processing.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

●WhatsApp GIFs on your phone can be sent by either searching them from the integrated library or using the ones saved to your device.

●GIFs can also be created using videos.

●Wondershare Filmora is the best third-party app for effortlessly creating impressing GIFs.

Try It Free Try It Free

While chatting on WhatsApp, expressing your thoughts, suggestions, and situations become easier if assisted with some animations and for this GIFs are available.

So, if you too are keen to try these animated images but clueless about how to use them, we are here to help you. Learn about different ways to send WhatsApp animated GIFs in the following parts.

In this article

01 [How to send WhatsApp GIF using Integrated library](#Part 1)

02 [How to send GIF Stored on your device](#Part 2)

03 [How to create WhatsApp GIF using videos](#Part 3)

04 [Best tool for creating interesting GIFs in a hassle-free manner- Wondershare Filmora](#Part 4)

Part 1 How to send WhatsApp GIF using Integrated library

The WhatsApp feature on your iPhone as well as Android devices comes integrated with a GIF library powered by Tenor that allows you to search for GIFs using desired keywords. The steps to send GIFs through the method for both iPhone, as well as Android, are almost the same.

Step 1. Open WhatsApp and select the contact or the group chat to whom you wish to send the GIF.

On your Android phone, click on the smiley emoji at the input section and then choose GIF at the bottom of the screen. A sample of GIF will appear. On your iPhone, you need to click on the sticker icon to launch GIF options.

Step 2. Enter the desired keyword at the search icon to look out for a more specific GIF.

Step 3. Tap on the selected GIF and then if needed add a caption as well.

Step 4. Finally, click on the Send icon to share the GIF to the chat.

Part 2 How to send GIF Stored on your device

Several third-party apps can let you create GIFs as needed. Moreover, you can also download these animations from online sites to your device.

Once you have done WhatsApp animated GIF download to your device, these GIF files can be sent on WhatsApp by attaching them like any other image or video.

Step 1. Launch WhatsApp and select the desired contact. Click on the attach or gallery icon at the input area to browse and add the saved GIF.

Note: The size of the GIF has to be less than 16MB.

Step 2. Add a caption if needed.

Step 3. Click on the Send icon.

Part 3 How to create WhatsApp GIF using videos

Another way is by creating GIFs using the videos on your device. The videos to be shared as GIF has to be less than 6 seconds and thus the longer videos need to be trimmed.

Steps to create WhatsApp GIF using videos

Step 1. Launch the WhatsApp chat to which you want to send the GIF. Click on the gallery icon to browse and add the video from the device. Alternatively, you can also record a video to be used as GIF.

Step 2. After the video is added, trim it under 6 seconds using the slider at the top. Add the caption or other available elements if needed.

Step 3. Click on the GIF button and then tap on the Send icon.

Part 4 Best tool for creating interesting GIFs in a hassle-free manner- Wondershare Filmora

Above we have mentioned in part 2 that there are several third-party apps available that can be used for creating GIFs. Among the myriad of options available, we suggest Wondershare Filmora Video Editor owing to its user-friendly interface and fast processing.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Using the software, you can quickly create animated GIF stickers for WhatsApp using images and videos in all key formats. Several elements to further pep up your animations can be added like text, sound, effects, and more. Additionally, you can even edit the added media files using features like rotate, split, trim, speed-up, speed-down, and more.

Once installed on your Windows or Mac devices, Wondershare Filmora works as a complete video editing tool.

Steps to create Animated WhatsApp GIF using Wondershare Filmora

Step 1. Run the software on your system, browse and import the images and videos from which animations have to be created.

Step 2. Next, drag and move the media files to the timeline of the tool.

Step 3. Next, add effects, text, and other elements as needed..

Step 4. At the Local section, save the created media file as GIF. Give the desired name and then select the desktop location. Click on the EXPORT button to start processing.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

●WhatsApp GIFs on your phone can be sent by either searching them from the integrated library or using the ones saved to your device.

●GIFs can also be created using videos.

●Wondershare Filmora is the best third-party app for effortlessly creating impressing GIFs.

How to Create Animated Video on Canva?

Canva is a simple way—without any graphic design experience—to make professional graphics for social media, newsletters, presentations, business cards, gift certificates, brochures, and more. Flexible design templates offer the ideal layout for your target destination, letting you aim over the design, not the file formatting or the size.

So, can you make an animated video on Canva?

Yes, because Canva lives on the cloud, you can access your graphics from anywhere you can get online while using Canva on the cloud. Learn how you can play, get up, and run with Canva in this short, fun tutorial guide. We’ll discuss adding and editing images, using inbuilt design templates, and working with typography to build your next project with Canva.

In the subsequent sections, we shall learn more about Canva animated videos and how to create one easily on your PC.

In this article

01 [Create an animated video with a Canva template](#Part 1)

02 [Create Canva animated video with your video](#Part 2)

Part 1 Create an animated video with a Canva template

In this section, we’ll explore how to make animated video on Canva, which applies to both the free and pro account of Canva. However, the steps given below got created from Canva’s free account. We suppose that you’ve already created an account on Canva and logged into the platform. So, further steps will proceed as follows:

Go to the Video tab given in the top front panel of Canva and choose any template of your desire. Let’s say we’ve selected the very first template, 1920 × 1080 pixels. There are lots of options provided by Canva from where you can choose your favorites. You can also create a template with a custom size.

After you enter the editing panel, you have the choice of different templates on the left-hand panel. You can search for a template of your choice among them and can create other pages, as shown below. To preview the templates, you can click the Play button with mentioned time duration on the top right corner of the editing screen.

Now, it’s time to add creativity and explore more editing elements within the Canva. You can modify the entire template given and add something of your own.

Now, you can explore various editing Elements given on the left-hand panel, as shown below. There are multiple options available here as well.

You can add some text within the Canva template, and you can search from the left-hand panel. Given above are various options by which you can bold, italicize, and underline the text.

Now, let’s add some music to the video. So, go to the Audio tab and select any one of the options among them. There are different choices for you to explore here as well.

After you’re done, you can hit the Preview Play button on the top and see your project, as shown below.

It’s all done, and you can proceed with the next section.

Part 2 Create Canva animated video with your video

We’ll discuss how to create an animated video by uploading our video in Canva without using any template in this section. After logging in to the Canva account credentials, select the Video tab and choose the different templates offered.

We’ve selected a blank template for the purpose as follows.

Now, you need to head directly towards the Uploads tab and upload your video created over here.

By now, you have most probably got over with uploading your media. Click the uploaded video, and it will automatically enter within the editing panel of Canva, as shown below.

You’re all done now, and it’s all finished! Even though template usage is quite simple, it’s pretty straightforward when you don’t use any ready-made template. However, you can still beautify this simple video with different elements like text, music, etc.

Animation style videos influence people of all ages to whatever generation, or the kind you belong to will be one of them for sure.

Animated ones provoke diverse impacts instead of ordinary videos on the audience utilizing illustration, kinesthetic, etc. But the fact is, due to technological advancements and overexposure to social media sites, we have forgotten its significance.

Want to know some other most accessible software tools that can bring out the artist in you? Here is an alternative that is all you need.

Are you surprised to find that you can go with various animation styles to boost your business or bring out your talents? But are you confused about how to revamp your story and effectively film it? Why should you worry when the best animation maker and Canva’s alternative Wondershare Filmora is here exclusively for you to create fantastic animation videos that could stand out of the box?

Conclusion

Do you aspire to paint with bright colors to videos or want to become an animator? Then, choose animation styles that you most enjoy, find attractive today, start working on them, or create Canva animated videos as the tutorial indicates above. Lastly, don’t forget to give Filmora a chance to upscale your creation and give your animation style a life!

02 [Create Canva animated video with your video](#Part 2)

Part 1 Create an animated video with a Canva template

In this section, we’ll explore how to make animated video on Canva, which applies to both the free and pro account of Canva. However, the steps given below got created from Canva’s free account. We suppose that you’ve already created an account on Canva and logged into the platform. So, further steps will proceed as follows:

Go to the Video tab given in the top front panel of Canva and choose any template of your desire. Let’s say we’ve selected the very first template, 1920 × 1080 pixels. There are lots of options provided by Canva from where you can choose your favorites. You can also create a template with a custom size.

After you enter the editing panel, you have the choice of different templates on the left-hand panel. You can search for a template of your choice among them and can create other pages, as shown below. To preview the templates, you can click the Play button with mentioned time duration on the top right corner of the editing screen.

Now, it’s time to add creativity and explore more editing elements within the Canva. You can modify the entire template given and add something of your own.

Now, you can explore various editing Elements given on the left-hand panel, as shown below. There are multiple options available here as well.

You can add some text within the Canva template, and you can search from the left-hand panel. Given above are various options by which you can bold, italicize, and underline the text.

Now, let’s add some music to the video. So, go to the Audio tab and select any one of the options among them. There are different choices for you to explore here as well.

After you’re done, you can hit the Preview Play button on the top and see your project, as shown below.

It’s all done, and you can proceed with the next section.

Part 2 Create Canva animated video with your video

We’ll discuss how to create an animated video by uploading our video in Canva without using any template in this section. After logging in to the Canva account credentials, select the Video tab and choose the different templates offered.

We’ve selected a blank template for the purpose as follows.

Now, you need to head directly towards the Uploads tab and upload your video created over here.

By now, you have most probably got over with uploading your media. Click the uploaded video, and it will automatically enter within the editing panel of Canva, as shown below.

You’re all done now, and it’s all finished! Even though template usage is quite simple, it’s pretty straightforward when you don’t use any ready-made template. However, you can still beautify this simple video with different elements like text, music, etc.

Animation style videos influence people of all ages to whatever generation, or the kind you belong to will be one of them for sure.

Animated ones provoke diverse impacts instead of ordinary videos on the audience utilizing illustration, kinesthetic, etc. But the fact is, due to technological advancements and overexposure to social media sites, we have forgotten its significance.

Want to know some other most accessible software tools that can bring out the artist in you? Here is an alternative that is all you need.

Are you surprised to find that you can go with various animation styles to boost your business or bring out your talents? But are you confused about how to revamp your story and effectively film it? Why should you worry when the best animation maker and Canva’s alternative Wondershare Filmora is here exclusively for you to create fantastic animation videos that could stand out of the box?

Conclusion

Do you aspire to paint with bright colors to videos or want to become an animator? Then, choose animation styles that you most enjoy, find attractive today, start working on them, or create Canva animated videos as the tutorial indicates above. Lastly, don’t forget to give Filmora a chance to upscale your creation and give your animation style a life!

02 [Create Canva animated video with your video](#Part 2)

Part 1 Create an animated video with a Canva template

In this section, we’ll explore how to make animated video on Canva, which applies to both the free and pro account of Canva. However, the steps given below got created from Canva’s free account. We suppose that you’ve already created an account on Canva and logged into the platform. So, further steps will proceed as follows:

Go to the Video tab given in the top front panel of Canva and choose any template of your desire. Let’s say we’ve selected the very first template, 1920 × 1080 pixels. There are lots of options provided by Canva from where you can choose your favorites. You can also create a template with a custom size.

After you enter the editing panel, you have the choice of different templates on the left-hand panel. You can search for a template of your choice among them and can create other pages, as shown below. To preview the templates, you can click the Play button with mentioned time duration on the top right corner of the editing screen.

Now, it’s time to add creativity and explore more editing elements within the Canva. You can modify the entire template given and add something of your own.

Now, you can explore various editing Elements given on the left-hand panel, as shown below. There are multiple options available here as well.

You can add some text within the Canva template, and you can search from the left-hand panel. Given above are various options by which you can bold, italicize, and underline the text.

Now, let’s add some music to the video. So, go to the Audio tab and select any one of the options among them. There are different choices for you to explore here as well.

After you’re done, you can hit the Preview Play button on the top and see your project, as shown below.

It’s all done, and you can proceed with the next section.

Part 2 Create Canva animated video with your video

We’ll discuss how to create an animated video by uploading our video in Canva without using any template in this section. After logging in to the Canva account credentials, select the Video tab and choose the different templates offered.

We’ve selected a blank template for the purpose as follows.

Now, you need to head directly towards the Uploads tab and upload your video created over here.

By now, you have most probably got over with uploading your media. Click the uploaded video, and it will automatically enter within the editing panel of Canva, as shown below.

You’re all done now, and it’s all finished! Even though template usage is quite simple, it’s pretty straightforward when you don’t use any ready-made template. However, you can still beautify this simple video with different elements like text, music, etc.

Animation style videos influence people of all ages to whatever generation, or the kind you belong to will be one of them for sure.

Animated ones provoke diverse impacts instead of ordinary videos on the audience utilizing illustration, kinesthetic, etc. But the fact is, due to technological advancements and overexposure to social media sites, we have forgotten its significance.

Want to know some other most accessible software tools that can bring out the artist in you? Here is an alternative that is all you need.

Are you surprised to find that you can go with various animation styles to boost your business or bring out your talents? But are you confused about how to revamp your story and effectively film it? Why should you worry when the best animation maker and Canva’s alternative Wondershare Filmora is here exclusively for you to create fantastic animation videos that could stand out of the box?

Conclusion

Do you aspire to paint with bright colors to videos or want to become an animator? Then, choose animation styles that you most enjoy, find attractive today, start working on them, or create Canva animated videos as the tutorial indicates above. Lastly, don’t forget to give Filmora a chance to upscale your creation and give your animation style a life!

02 [Create Canva animated video with your video](#Part 2)

Part 1 Create an animated video with a Canva template

In this section, we’ll explore how to make animated video on Canva, which applies to both the free and pro account of Canva. However, the steps given below got created from Canva’s free account. We suppose that you’ve already created an account on Canva and logged into the platform. So, further steps will proceed as follows:

Go to the Video tab given in the top front panel of Canva and choose any template of your desire. Let’s say we’ve selected the very first template, 1920 × 1080 pixels. There are lots of options provided by Canva from where you can choose your favorites. You can also create a template with a custom size.

After you enter the editing panel, you have the choice of different templates on the left-hand panel. You can search for a template of your choice among them and can create other pages, as shown below. To preview the templates, you can click the Play button with mentioned time duration on the top right corner of the editing screen.

Now, it’s time to add creativity and explore more editing elements within the Canva. You can modify the entire template given and add something of your own.

Now, you can explore various editing Elements given on the left-hand panel, as shown below. There are multiple options available here as well.

You can add some text within the Canva template, and you can search from the left-hand panel. Given above are various options by which you can bold, italicize, and underline the text.

Now, let’s add some music to the video. So, go to the Audio tab and select any one of the options among them. There are different choices for you to explore here as well.

After you’re done, you can hit the Preview Play button on the top and see your project, as shown below.

It’s all done, and you can proceed with the next section.

Part 2 Create Canva animated video with your video

We’ll discuss how to create an animated video by uploading our video in Canva without using any template in this section. After logging in to the Canva account credentials, select the Video tab and choose the different templates offered.

We’ve selected a blank template for the purpose as follows.

Now, you need to head directly towards the Uploads tab and upload your video created over here.

By now, you have most probably got over with uploading your media. Click the uploaded video, and it will automatically enter within the editing panel of Canva, as shown below.

You’re all done now, and it’s all finished! Even though template usage is quite simple, it’s pretty straightforward when you don’t use any ready-made template. However, you can still beautify this simple video with different elements like text, music, etc.

Animation style videos influence people of all ages to whatever generation, or the kind you belong to will be one of them for sure.

Animated ones provoke diverse impacts instead of ordinary videos on the audience utilizing illustration, kinesthetic, etc. But the fact is, due to technological advancements and overexposure to social media sites, we have forgotten its significance.

Want to know some other most accessible software tools that can bring out the artist in you? Here is an alternative that is all you need.

Are you surprised to find that you can go with various animation styles to boost your business or bring out your talents? But are you confused about how to revamp your story and effectively film it? Why should you worry when the best animation maker and Canva’s alternative Wondershare Filmora is here exclusively for you to create fantastic animation videos that could stand out of the box?

Conclusion

Do you aspire to paint with bright colors to videos or want to become an animator? Then, choose animation styles that you most enjoy, find attractive today, start working on them, or create Canva animated videos as the tutorial indicates above. Lastly, don’t forget to give Filmora a chance to upscale your creation and give your animation style a life!

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