How to Insert a GIF into Google Docs

Add a GIF to your document in six quick and easy steps.

InsertGif installation

1. Install InsertGif

Click the download button below to install InsertGif. Once prompted, drag InsertGif into your applications.

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2. Open Google Docs

Open to the document you'd like to add a GIF to in Google Docs.

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InsertGif installation

3. Open InsertGif

Click the icon or press the shortcut key to open a search bar.

4. Search for a GIF

Type a search term, hit enter, and use your arrow keys to scroll through results.

InsertGif search

5. Insert your favorite GIF

Once you’ve found “the one”, click the down caret and select “Copy as HTML Image to: Google Docs”.

6. Paste the GIF

Right click on your document and select “Paste”.