Tumblr GIFs are now easier to make than ever before with Tumblr’s new GIF Maker feature. Currently available for iOS, the social networking website has brought out a tool that’s built in onto the mobile app and allows users to make short clips out of their content.
Tumblr GIFs Have Always Been A Pain to Make
A lot of Tumblr content revolves around Tumblr GIFs taken from widely known and also little known TV shows and films. Most GIF makers use Photoshop for ultimate quality and the sharpest movement, but there have been tools popping up on the internet such as Giphy Cam to make the animated clips. This is the trend that Tumblr is following. GIF Maker is a tool goes into users’ photo libraries and fishes for videos and burst mode photos that can be transformed into GIFs.
Cropping Images, Zooming and Looping Are Fast and Easy
The Tumblr GIFs Maker tool makes it easy to crop, zoom in or out, loop footage and even add a rebound effect to make it run backwards. Users can manipulate speed as they wish. The tool automatically browses through users’ camera rolls for footage that can be turned into a GIF, which according to the website, is a lot more common than people would think, so they’re willing to take Tumblr GIFs to the next level.
Tumblr GIF Maker Isn’t Cut Out for Fandom Content
While Tumblr GIFs are famous for multifandom content, this tool is more for personal use. It’s best for making GIFs out of selfies.
The tool is live only on iOS for now, but Tumblr has announced that an update for the Android app is coming soon.
