GIF Keyboard for iPhone

Say it with motion instead of text

Tired of typing when a short animation says it better? If you prefer sending animated reactions over writing out a reply, a GIF keyboard can make conversations quicker and more expressive. It lets you answer friends with moving images rather than a line of text.

What this keyboard enables

The GIF keyboard for iOS 8 integrates into popular messaging apps so you can insert animations directly into chats. After granting the app the required permissions, it shows up as an input option inside iMessage, WhatsApp and other messaging platforms, letting you pick and send GIFs without switching apps.

Quick setup steps

• Grant the app full access and enable it in your keyboard settings.
• Open a conversation in your favorite messaging app and choose the GIF keyboard as the input method.
• Use the search box or the recently used list to find the right animation fast.

Useful capabilities

• Search by keyword to find relevant GIFs instantly.
• A “recently used” section stores your favorite replies for immediate reuse.
• Tags and categories help you browse specific moods or reactions.
• Works across multiple messaging services once activated in settings.

Why fans love it

For anyone who regularly shares animated reactions, this type of keyboard streamlines the process and makes chats more fun. The tagging, search and quick-recent access combine to make selecting the right GIF almost effortless.

Extra suggestion

If you’re exploring similar apps, consider Instagram (free) as another way to discover and share short animated content within social conversations.