How to Add GIFs to a PDF.
GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format. This file format is easily compressible and shareable, making it very popular online. You may also want to add a GIF to your PDF. This article will talk you through the process of doing this.
What you’ll learn.
If you want to figure out how to add an animated GIF to a PDF, this guide will help you. After reading this, you will know:
How to add GIFs to a PDF.
If you want to include a small, easily shareable file in your PDF, a GIF is a good choice. Adding images can make a document more dynamic. You can easily embed the GIF of your choice into your document. Here’s how to add a GIF to PDF in Acrobat.
- Open your chosen file in Adobe Acrobat.
- In the toolbar on the left, click Edit text & images.
- Once you have clicked on this button, choose Add Image and select your GIF. This will insert your GIF as a still picture in your PDF.
How to add GIFs to a PDF in InDesign.
You can also add your GIF to a PDF using InDesign.
- Open your GIF in QuickTime and be sure to save it as an MOV file.
- Open your PDF in InDesign and select Object. Then, navigate to Film Options and click Embed in PDF.
- Now, your GIF should appear as a moving MOV file in your PDF.
Frequently asked questions.
Can a PDF have a moving GIF?
If you want to insert a GIF in its native file format, then the GIF will not be animated in the PDF. This is because a PDF is a flat document with a fixed layout, so cannot play an animated GIF as it is.
What is the purpose of a GIF file?
GIFs are most popularly used on social media on a day-to-day basis as they support some basic animation. This makes them perfect for memes or reaction pictures. However, in a professional capacity, GIFs are also a great file format for displaying static or animated logos and graphics.
What is lossless compression?
Lossless compression is a type of data compression that means no information is lost during the compression process. A GIF is a file type that benefits from lossless compression, meaning its image quality doesn’t worsen when the data is compressed.
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