How to add a GIF into iMovie?

If you having trouble putting your GIF into iMovie this tutorial is for you! That’s really easy. You can watch the video tutorial, or just follow the steps below to learn how to add GIFS into iMovie. 

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Step 1:


Put your GIF on the desktop and start it playing. Then, open the Quick Time Player and hit New Screen Recording.

How to add a GIF into iMovie?

A little box will pop up with the red dot in. 

How to add a GIF into iMovie?

Step 2:


Click on the dot and select your GIF (mark the shape) to record.

Adding GIF to iMovie
Adding GIF to iMovie

Step 3:


Now you can start recording your GIF. After the time which has been chosen by you, you can stop recording by clicking the dot on the top of the screen.

Adding GIF to iMovie

or by clicking on the Quick Time Player icon and pressing Stop Screen Recording.

How to add a GIF into iMovie?
How to add a GIF into iMovie?

And a Final Step 4:


Save your new Quick Time Player file and then drag it to iMovie. Below you can find also my video tutorial. Hope you’ll find it helpful. Enjoy! 

Read also:

How to create a GIF in Adobe Premiere Pro?

How to make text follow a path in After Effects?

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