Rest assured, our team has designed animated signatures for a lot of clients. In fact, they\u2019re coding one as we speak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So then, let\u2019s learn how to add GIFs to email signatures. First, we\u2019ll recap on the benefits of email signatures.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of Email Signatures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBriefly, let\u2019s consider four core benefits of email signatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- A good, professional email signature adds credibility<\/strong> to your communications, showcasing your brand\u2019s reputation through logo, contact details, headshot, etc.
<\/li>- They enhance visibility<\/strong>, helping your brand stand out in crowded inboxes and become more recognizable to your audience.
<\/li>- Your email signature is a digital business card\u2014it cements your authenticity. <\/strong>
<\/li>- Email signatures can include links to your website, social media, referrals, app downloads, etc., offering a convenient hub<\/strong> for subscribers to access key information.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Next, let\u2019s explore platforms where you can create animated GIFs for your email signatures.
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3 Platforms to Create Animated GIFs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Using Adobe Animate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA. Creating animated GIFs with Adobe Animate shouldn\u2019t be hard. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. Set Up Your File<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCreate a new file and specify the dimensions of your GIF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To ensure clear visuals on all devices, design the animation at twice the size for retina displays.
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B. Add Graphics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can either create your graphics directly in Animate or design them in tools like Photoshop or Illustrator and import them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To import graphics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Go to File<\/strong> \u2192 Import<\/strong> \u2192 Import to Stage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor reusable assets, choose Import to Library<\/strong> instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
C. Explore Animate Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSymbols:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Create buttons, graphics, or movie clips that are reusable.
<\/li> - Changes to a symbol affect all instances unless edited individually.
<\/li> - Convert design elements to graphic symbols for efficient GIF creation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tweening:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAnimate transitions between states using 3 types of tweens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Shape Tween: Modify an object\u2019s shape (e.g., a square to a circle).
<\/li> - Motion Tween: Animate properties like position, size, color, and rotation.
<\/li> - Classic Tween: Similar to motion tween but uses property frames for added control.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Easing:<\/strong> Add realism by accelerating or decelerating tweens to create natural movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\nD. Export Your GIF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGo to File<\/strong> \u2192 Export<\/strong> \u2192 Export Animated GIF<\/strong> to finalize your animation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Using InVideo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWith InVideo, you can easily convert video files into animated GIFs. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Upload your video file to the platform.
<\/li> - Specify the start and end points to select the portion of the video you want to convert.
<\/li> - Once the selection is set, the conversion will begin. Then, download your GIF when the process is complete.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
3. Using Giphy\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhile Giphy is free and convenient, it\u2019s less commonly used due to its subpar file compression capabilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- First, upload the graphics you want to combine into an animation.
<\/li> - Set the duration for each frame.
<\/li> - Your animated GIF will be generated.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
How to Add GIF to Outlook Email Signature<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNow we\u2019re talking, right? For all our collective bad experience with Outlook, we can be glad that it does allow animated email signatures. So, let\u2019s learn how to do it. Just follow these simple steps: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- First and foremost, you need to find a GIF or create one.
<\/li> - Navigate to the top-right corner of the screen, and select the Settings icon. In the Settings search bar, enter \u201csignature,\u201d and click the Email Signature suggestion.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/email.uplers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image4-1024x534.png\")
Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Select the Image icon in the ribbon, and upload the GIF.
<\/li> - Adjust the size of your GIF to fit the design, then drag it to the relevant position in the signature block.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/email.uplers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image6-1024x536.png\")
Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Click the Save button, and you\u2019re done. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Now, keep in mind that the above steps are for OWA<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nLet\u2019s also learn how to add GIFs to Outlook email signature in the desktop version<\/strong>. Keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n![\"Looking](\"https:\/\/email.uplers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to Put GIF in Email Signature (Outlook 2013, 2016, 2019)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTo animate email signatures in Outlook, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Navigate to the top-left part, type in \u201csignature\u201d just as before, and select Signature from the drop-down. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/email.uplers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image1-2-1024x304.png\")
Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nChoose the email signature that you want to edit. Click on the Image icon, and upload the GIF.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/email.uplers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image7-2.png\")
<\/a>Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Adjust the size of your GIF to fit the design, then drag it to the relevant position in the signature block.
<\/li> - Finally, click OK to save the signature. Voila! You\u2019re done. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Now, let\u2019s go further back, if you\u2019re using the older versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Put GIF in Email Signature (Outlook 2007, 2010)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe steps are more or less identical. Here they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Open the Message tab. Click the Signatures button, and from the drop-down, select Signatures.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/email.uplers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image3.png\")
Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Choose the signature you want to make changes to. Click the Image option, and upload your GIF.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/email.uplers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image7-3.png\")
<\/a> Source<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Adjust the size of your GIF to fit the design, then drag it to the relevant position in the signature block.
<\/li> - Finally, click OK to save the signature. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
So, now that you know how to add GIFs to Outlook email signatures in both web and desktop, let\u2019s consider the pros and cons of doing it.
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Pros And Cons Of Using Animated GIFs In Email \u200b\u200bSignature<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/email.uplers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image2.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe pros <\/strong>of adding animated GIFs in email signatures are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- An animated signature is naturally attention-grabbing. In fact, if the recipient skipped your message, the signature might make them scroll up and read your email for real.
<\/li> - How about showcasing product demos? Yes, you can do that in your signature block. Need we explain how useful that is? Your signature can be used for storytelling.
<\/li> - Animated GIFs elevate your signature. They can reflect your own personality more dynamically.
<\/li> - Since it grabs attention, stands out, and is personal, it will naturally lead to more engagement with your emails. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
But that\u2019s just one half of the story, unfortunately. So here are the cons<\/strong> of animated email signatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Complex signatures can increase the risk of being flagged as spam. This happens because ISPs scrutinize the HTML structure of emails. Signatures with excessive HTML coding can trigger suspicion, as they might suggest the inclusion of harmful content or misleading designs. Slow loading times\u2014a common side effect of complex signatures\u2014are another red flag for the\u00a0 spam filters.
<\/li> - Maintaining up-to-date and uniform email signatures across an organization is a time-intensive task, especially as the organization grows. 44.4% of users<\/a> update their email signatures 2-4 times annually. For developers, revising a complex signature that frequently is no small feat. There\u2019s the added responsibility of designing signatures for new employees, further complicating the process.
<\/li>- Email signatures only support inline styles, as internal or external stylesheets are not permitted. This limitation often results in poor display on smaller screens, such as mobile devices. Moreover, since the signature is coded with a fixed width, it does not adapt to different screen sizes and will appear exactly as it does on a desktop.
<\/li> - If your email signature GIF is in an infinite loop, it may distract or annoy the recipient.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just keep those cons in mind, don\u2019t be put off by them. Here\u2019s two of our own animated email signatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Next, let\u2019s explore platforms where you can create animated GIFs for your email signatures.
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3 Platforms to Create Animated GIFs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Using Adobe Animate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA. Creating animated GIFs with Adobe Animate shouldn\u2019t be hard. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. Set Up Your File<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCreate a new file and specify the dimensions of your GIF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To ensure clear visuals on all devices, design the animation at twice the size for retina displays.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
B. Add Graphics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can either create your graphics directly in Animate or design them in tools like Photoshop or Illustrator and import them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To import graphics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Go to File<\/strong> \u2192 Import<\/strong> \u2192 Import to Stage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor reusable assets, choose Import to Library<\/strong> instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
C. Explore Animate Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSymbols:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Create buttons, graphics, or movie clips that are reusable.
<\/li> - Changes to a symbol affect all instances unless edited individually.
<\/li> - Convert design elements to graphic symbols for efficient GIF creation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tweening:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAnimate transitions between states using 3 types of tweens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Shape Tween: Modify an object\u2019s shape (e.g., a square to a circle).
<\/li> - Motion Tween: Animate properties like position, size, color, and rotation.
<\/li> - Classic Tween: Similar to motion tween but uses property frames for added control.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Easing:<\/strong> Add realism by accelerating or decelerating tweens to create natural movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\nD. Export Your GIF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGo to File<\/strong> \u2192 Export<\/strong> \u2192 Export Animated GIF<\/strong> to finalize your animation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Using InVideo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWith InVideo, you can easily convert video files into animated GIFs. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Upload your video file to the platform.
<\/li> - Specify the start and end points to select the portion of the video you want to convert.
<\/li> - Once the selection is set, the conversion will begin. Then, download your GIF when the process is complete.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
3. Using Giphy\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhile Giphy is free and convenient, it\u2019s less commonly used due to its subpar file compression capabilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- First, upload the graphics you want to combine into an animation.
<\/li> - Set the duration for each frame.
<\/li> - Your animated GIF will be generated.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
How to Add GIF to Outlook Email Signature<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNow we\u2019re talking, right? For all our collective bad experience with Outlook, we can be glad that it does allow animated email signatures. So, let\u2019s learn how to do it. Just follow these simple steps: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- First and foremost, you need to find a GIF or create one.
<\/li> - Navigate to the top-right corner of the screen, and select the Settings icon. In the Settings search bar, enter \u201csignature,\u201d and click the Email Signature suggestion.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Select the Image icon in the ribbon, and upload the GIF.
<\/li> - Adjust the size of your GIF to fit the design, then drag it to the relevant position in the signature block.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Click the Save button, and you\u2019re done. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Now, keep in mind that the above steps are for OWA<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nLet\u2019s also learn how to add GIFs to Outlook email signature in the desktop version<\/strong>. Keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to Put GIF in Email Signature (Outlook 2013, 2016, 2019)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTo animate email signatures in Outlook, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Navigate to the top-left part, type in \u201csignature\u201d just as before, and select Signature from the drop-down. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nChoose the email signature that you want to edit. Click on the Image icon, and upload the GIF.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Adjust the size of your GIF to fit the design, then drag it to the relevant position in the signature block.
<\/li> - Finally, click OK to save the signature. Voila! You\u2019re done. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Now, let\u2019s go further back, if you\u2019re using the older versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Put GIF in Email Signature (Outlook 2007, 2010)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe steps are more or less identical. Here they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Open the Message tab. Click the Signatures button, and from the drop-down, select Signatures.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Choose the signature you want to make changes to. Click the Image option, and upload your GIF.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/a> Source<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Adjust the size of your GIF to fit the design, then drag it to the relevant position in the signature block.
<\/li> - Finally, click OK to save the signature. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
So, now that you know how to add GIFs to Outlook email signatures in both web and desktop, let\u2019s consider the pros and cons of doing it.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pros And Cons Of Using Animated GIFs In Email \u200b\u200bSignature<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe pros <\/strong>of adding animated GIFs in email signatures are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- An animated signature is naturally attention-grabbing. In fact, if the recipient skipped your message, the signature might make them scroll up and read your email for real.
<\/li> - How about showcasing product demos? Yes, you can do that in your signature block. Need we explain how useful that is? Your signature can be used for storytelling.
<\/li> - Animated GIFs elevate your signature. They can reflect your own personality more dynamically.
<\/li> - Since it grabs attention, stands out, and is personal, it will naturally lead to more engagement with your emails. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
But that\u2019s just one half of the story, unfortunately. So here are the cons<\/strong> of animated email signatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Complex signatures can increase the risk of being flagged as spam. This happens because ISPs scrutinize the HTML structure of emails. Signatures with excessive HTML coding can trigger suspicion, as they might suggest the inclusion of harmful content or misleading designs. Slow loading times\u2014a common side effect of complex signatures\u2014are another red flag for the\u00a0 spam filters.
<\/li> - Maintaining up-to-date and uniform email signatures across an organization is a time-intensive task, especially as the organization grows. 44.4% of users<\/a> update their email signatures 2-4 times annually. For developers, revising a complex signature that frequently is no small feat. There\u2019s the added responsibility of designing signatures for new employees, further complicating the process.
<\/li>- Email signatures only support inline styles, as internal or external stylesheets are not permitted. This limitation often results in poor display on smaller screens, such as mobile devices. Moreover, since the signature is coded with a fixed width, it does not adapt to different screen sizes and will appear exactly as it does on a desktop.
<\/li> - If your email signature GIF is in an infinite loop, it may distract or annoy the recipient.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just keep those cons in mind, don\u2019t be put off by them. Here\u2019s two of our own animated email signatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. Creating animated GIFs with Adobe Animate shouldn\u2019t be hard. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. Set Up Your File<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Create a new file and specify the dimensions of your GIF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To ensure clear visuals on all devices, design the animation at twice the size for retina displays. B. Add Graphics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can either create your graphics directly in Animate or design them in tools like Photoshop or Illustrator and import them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To import graphics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Go to File<\/strong> \u2192 Import<\/strong> \u2192 Import to Stage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For reusable assets, choose Import to Library<\/strong> instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Symbols:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tweening:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Animate transitions between states using 3 types of tweens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Easing:<\/strong> Add realism by accelerating or decelerating tweens to create natural movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n D. Export Your GIF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Go to File<\/strong> \u2192 Export<\/strong> \u2192 Export Animated GIF<\/strong> to finalize your animation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With InVideo, you can easily convert video files into animated GIFs. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n While Giphy is free and convenient, it\u2019s less commonly used due to its subpar file compression capabilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now we\u2019re talking, right? For all our collective bad experience with Outlook, we can be glad that it does allow animated email signatures. So, let\u2019s learn how to do it. Just follow these simple steps: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, keep in mind that the above steps are for OWA<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s also learn how to add GIFs to Outlook email signature in the desktop version<\/strong>. Keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n To animate email signatures in Outlook, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Choose the email signature that you want to edit. Click on the Image icon, and upload the GIF.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, let\u2019s go further back, if you\u2019re using the older versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The steps are more or less identical. Here they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, now that you know how to add GIFs to Outlook email signatures in both web and desktop, let\u2019s consider the pros and cons of doing it. The pros <\/strong>of adding animated GIFs in email signatures are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n But that\u2019s just one half of the story, unfortunately. So here are the cons<\/strong> of animated email signatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just keep those cons in mind, don\u2019t be put off by them. Here\u2019s two of our own animated email signatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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C. Explore Animate Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/li>2. Using InVideo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/li>3. Using Giphy\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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