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Two Handy Ways to Add Image to GIF

Author by Michelle

Updated on Jul 28, 2023

Wondering how to add image to GIF? Don't worry. This article will show you how to add still image to GIF using offline and online video editors. Get the best editing tool here and follow the instructions below:

GIFs are popular over the internet because they provide an efficient way to express our reactions, emotions, and thoughts. Do you want to make your own GIF? That's easy. You can find many GIF makers that can help you with it. But remember to protect your GIF by adding text or logo to your GIF. For this, you need to use a GIF editor. In the following, we will show you how to add images to GIFs with two excellent tools. Please read for more details.

Also read: Online GIF Maker l PNG to GIF l JPEG to GIF l Make a GIF from Photos

Part 1. Add Picture to GIF with Desktop GIF Editor and Maker

WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is a desktop tool that can help you quickly add image to GIF. It allows you to add .png, .jpg, .tiff and many other pictures to GIF, as well as adjust image color, size, position, etc. It then exports the GIF as a video, which can be converted into a high-quality GIF using the built-in GIF Maker. Now, it's time to see how to add image to GIF using this software.

How to Add Still Image to GIF with HD Video Converter Factory Pro

Import GIF

Step 1. Import GIF into the Video Converter

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Launch WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro and open “Converter”. In the “Video Converter” interface, click “+Add Files” on the top left or “+” button to import the GIF. Or you can directly drag and drop the GIF into this program.

Add still image to gif

Step 2. Add Image to GIF

Next, click the watermark button in the toolbar and a new window will pop up. On the right-hand side, click on the folder icon to load image or choose a preset one, then hit “+” to add the picture to GIF. You can change the size of the image in the player screen and adjust the opacity or rotate it below the “+” icon. Click the trash bin to delete the image if you don't want it. When all is done, click “OK” to save the changes.

Tips: If you want to add text to image, you can use the tools on the left side. The steps are much the same with putting images over GIF.

Output the GIF as Video

Step 3. Output the GIF as Video

Hit “Run” to export GIF as video.

Save Video as GIF

Extra: Step 4. Save Video as GIF

If you need to save the outputted file as a GIF, go to GIF Maker on the home screen and choose “Convert Video to GIF”. In the pop-up interface, import the converted video and change the parameters on the right side as you see fit. Finally, click “Create GIF” to save the file as the original GIF format.

Part 2. Place Image on GIF with Online Free GIF Maker

EZGIF.COM is an online tool I frequently use to make refinements to my GIF. It is free and easy to use and has a tutorial of each feature on the bottom of the webpage. The following are the detailed steps on how to overlay image on GIF.

Add photo to GIF

Step 1. Visit https://ezgif.com/overlay, and click “Choose file” or “paste image URL” and then hit “Upload!” to import GIF into the website.

Step 2. After the page refreshed, click the “Choose file” to select the image and “Upload image!”.

Note: The image could be still or moving.

Step 3. After the second refresh, there will appear a GIF for you to preview the output effect. You can only change the position but not the size or any other parameters of the image. When you are done with the image, hit “Generate image!” to combine image to GIF. Finally, click “save” on the rightmost of the bottom menu to download it to your local folder.

Summary

The desktop solution boasts a richer function than the online one, while the online solution is free and light though restricted by the uploading size and some other defects. You can have a try at both and decide which one suits you the most!

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