How to comment with a GIF on Instagram

Comments are the key element of any social media app, but think peacefully, as introducing comments engages people’s thoughts about that post. I agree that textual reactions are best anywhere, but you should understand that a visual reaction is always above all. I am here referring only to GIFs, which are merely photos and videos that express many things in just 2–3 seconds.

Since GIFs bridge the gap between a short video and an image, many social media apps support them. Among them, Instagram was introduced in May 2023 to allow undercomments. It has become so dominant that Instagram has made its GIF repository called GIPHY. Here, you get all the emotions in GIFs within the Instagram app. However, people do not know about it, so here we will explain it to you by commenting on a GIF on Instagram.

How to comment with a GIF on Instagram

Now you know that GIFs as a comment are allowed, but listen, there are a few things to keep in mind. Look, since Instagram has its repository of GIFs, you cannot post any specific GIF from your phone. You have a choice to make within the Instagram app. Also, consider that this GIF comment feature is available in the Android and iOS Instagram apps. But you must wait to make such a comment on Instagram’s website or even reply. So, after noting that, let us understand how to comment like that.

Note: Before proceeding, have the updated Instagram app on your phone.

• Open the Instagram app.
• Then, look for a post on which you want to comment.
• Now tap on the comment option.
• From there, tap on the GIF option in the bottom left corner of the comment box.
• Now, search or browse for the GIF you want to use.
• Next, tap the GIF that you want to post as a comment.
• Lastly, tap Send to post your GIF comment.

In this manner, you can easily comment on a GIF on the Instagram app. However, desktop users must wait some time to get it there. But listen, when you comment on a GIF, do note that you should not overuse the GIF as a comment because it distracts from the entire comment section of that particular post. So, use only that post where you want to express emotion, and such emotions cannot derive from text. So, this was all about commenting on GIFs on Instagram. Even after this, if any user has a query, ask them below.

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