How to Search GIFs On Google

Google as a GIF search engine

By the default, Google provides articles, videos, images, news, books, apps, maps and many other things related to our searching queries in its result page. However, we can filter them as our needs to find an exact answer to fulfill what we want. Likewise, Google also offers users to filter GIF images from its advanced image search result. Let’s see how can use advanced image search feature to filter GIF images from Google image search.

Search GIF images through Google in Desktop PC

Step 1: Open Google Chrome or any other web browser on your PC.

Step 2: Then Visit www.google.com.

Step 3: Type your search query that should be related to the GIF image what you thought to find. (Example: funny, flowers, Good morning, Cute babies, etc.)

Step 4: Select “Image” tab and click on “Search tools.”

Step 5: Finally, choose the “Animated” under the “Type” tab.

That’s it. Now you can use Google as a GIF search engine, So, type a query and find GIFs related to it. Alternatively, Click on this Google search result and replace “Flower” with your query.

HINT: Have you found Adult contend in your search results? The I highly recommend you to read my previous article that explains a way to filter Google search results.

Search Animated GIFs on Google in Mobile (Android/iPhone/Windows Phone)

Step 1: Open Google Chrome or any other browser on your Phone.

Step 2: Go to Google’s homepage.

Step 3: Type your query and select “Image” tab.

Step 4: Swipe left the “search items” toolbar and tap the “SEARCH TOOLS” tab.

Step 5: Select “Animated” under the “Type” tab.

Tip: If you are a Google Allo User then you can get GIF pictures into your Allo Messenger by sending “GIF” command with your query. (Example: Funny GIF, baby GIF, Angry GIF, etc.)

Final Words: Google is well enough to find GIFs

Searching GIFs on Google is simple! And Google can deliver perfect animated images related to your searching keywords. And you can also download them just like a picture file and share with your friends through WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram or any services.

Hope this article will be useful for the person who prefers to use Google as a GIF search engine. If you have found this article is helpful, then don’t forget to share with your friends and I love to hear your thoughts about this article.

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Can you download gifs from Pinterest?

Unlike images which you can save to your mobile device, you can’t download a gif file directly from Pinterest. You need to open the link of the gif with your browser and then you can save (download) the gif .

7. IMGflip

Tired of using GIFs other people made?

Or maybe you can’t find the exact GIF to express your point or feeling.

If so, you’ll love creating your own GIF at IMGflip.

It’s super simple, too. All you need to do is upload a photo, type in your text, and you’re done!

You can even use one of IMGflip’s photos and personalize it by adding your own text.

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Can you send gifs on Android?

Sending a GIF is a great way to add some humor or otherwise break up the monotony of a conversation. In Android 7.1 Nougat, the Google Keyboard gives you this capability with just a couple of taps. Additionally, you can use the Search GIFs box to find something based on a topic of your choosing.

2. Reddit

The GIFs on Reddit are found in specific subreddits.

For instance, there are subreddits for dance GIFs, mechanical GIFs, analogy GIFs, and reaction GIFs.

Reddit takes the enjoyment of GIFs to a whole new level.

You can comment on or upvote GIFs you relate to.

You can upload your own creative GIFs and spark engagement with other users.

Here are three subreddits you’ll love:

Note: Make sure to read the rules before joining a subreddit. The rules help keep memes and GIFs within a subreddit specific and relevant.

How to Search an Image on Google

There are two main ways you can search for an image on Google:

• Google.com
• Images.Google.com

Via Google

This way shows you how to search via Google's main page.

1. Navigate to google.com in your preferred desktop web browser. Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Edge, Explorer, etc; they all work.

2. Type a keyword or phrase into the search field.

3. Press the Enter key or select the Google Search button or the magnifying glass icon to perform a regular search.

   You can also use Google Voice by selecting the microphone icon.

4. Select Images in the horizontal menu beneath the search field. If you searched for a term that's very visual by nature, Google might show a preview grid of image results at the top of your results.

Via Google Images

This way shows you how to search from a separate image-specific page on Google.

1. Navigate to images.google.com in a web browser.

2. Type a keyword or phrase into the search field.

3. Press the Enter key or select the Google Search button, the magnifying glass icon, or the microphone icon to search.

Regardless of which one you choose for your image search, you'll see a grid of image thumbnails that are most relevant to your search. From here, you can:

• Move your cursor over any image thumbnail to see the image size and source;
• Select any of the related terms listed in bubbles at the top to filter your results; or
• Select Tools at the top to search images by Size, Color, Usage rights, Type, and Time

Search and view animated GIFs in Google images

Now that you know what short animations of this type are, it is time for you to learn how to find and display animated GIFs in Google images. Actually it is extremely simple, you just have to go to your Chrome browser, and go to the section of «Images”.

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While there you have two options: the first is to directly search for an image with the word GIF at the beginning or end (you can also place just GIF). With this you will immediately get thousands of results for the requested feature in the desired format. You will be able to identify them because it has a white circle in the lower left corner, with the letters GIF inside written in black.

The second option is using the tool called «Guy”Above your results. When selecting this, a drop-down will open where you can choose the category «Animated”, Those are the GIFS.

About This Article

Written by: Travis Boylls wikiHow Technology Writer This article was written by Travis Boylls. Travis Boylls is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. Travis has experience writing technology-related articles, providing software customer service, and in graphic design. He specializes in Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux platforms. He studied graphic design at Pikes Peak Community College. This article has been viewed 20,697 times. 5 votes – 60% Co-authors: 9 Updated: November 2, 2021 Views: 20,697 Categories: GIF

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