I am working on an eLearning projext that requires a lot of GIF files from the client to be integrated into the learning.
While searching the forums I found several posts where people got help in making GIF files work and a few saying that GIF files need to be converted to SWF files.
Which is correct?
Can I insert a GIF file into Storyline? If so How?
Any way you could post an example of your GIF as a zipped attachment? I'm not having trouble with animated GIFs on my end. Would like to try yours to see if it's a configuration issue on your end or if there's something wacky with the GIF.
I think it saved out as a static .gif. I'm testing and there's not animation. I think your suggestion to request the original .gifs is a wise move and should save you some time.
I have no problem inserting gifs and animations are working fine but they never stop. When I create the gif, I make sure it loops only once and it does when i open it somewhere else but in storyline it keeps looping.
I'm not familiar with .gif creation and looping, so I'm not sure why it would keep looping in Storyline if, when you created the gif without a looping command. You may try posting for others to take a look at. What program did you use to create it?
I don't know how, I make another gif who seems to work in Storyline, but it loops indefinitely whereas I specified "once" during the export. I give you the new version to take a look.
That second .gif was able to import into my Storyline file, and I did see the looping. I don't know a lot about photoshop, and creating these, but from other threads I've read, it's generally something you have to change within the original program. There is some discussion in this thread on what you may need to adjust and Christine shared a cool idea to workaround it here if you can't change the original .gif.
In fact, my gif works perfectly fine in web browsers...
I've made another gif to make tests, but it doesn't work at all in Storyline, like the first gif I submit. I can't understand why, because I followed exactly the same process. I'm a little lost here!
I did a bit more digging through some older forum threads, and found that a similar situation was reported to our QA team for review. At this time I don't have any updates to share in regards to that issue, but I've included this thread in the report with your sample gif that I was able to import into Storyline. The workaround that was shared with the other user who reported it is included below for you:
In the meantime, I suggest converting your GIF into a video as a workaround. Here's one method that you can try out.
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David,
I just inserted both static and animated .gifs and they seemed to work okay. Have you tested on your end?
Mike
Hi Mike,
I have looked for the Insert GIF option in Storyline Insert menu but can not find in on the tool bar.
I tried inserting a PPT slide with a GIF on it but it doesn't run in preview or published.
Can you direct me on how to insert a GIF correctly?
David,
Same process as inserting a picture.
Click the Insert Tab.
Select Picture.
Navigate to your .gif.
You should also see it labeled as an acceptable picture option if you click the dropdown menu.
Thanks Mike,
I've follwoed your direcctions. They are animated GIFs but the animations don't run.
It's just looking like a regular picture/jpg.
Any suggestions?
You probably need to look for a GIF to SWF converter. Animated GIFs are not supported in Storyline.
Hmmm....nothing off the top of my head. Could you post one for me to take a look at? (If it's proprietary, you can PM me with a dropbox link).
Mike
Gerry,
I'm actually seeing the animated .gifs run okay. Give the attached a whirl.
I'm wondering if there are different .gif standards that may be impacting things?
Mike
Hee Hee. Gerry...I can't resist. Especially since it's Friday.
http://www.articulate.com/support/kb_article.php?product=st1&id=nka0iu1tca0
Hi David - this might be a dumb question but have you tried to preview your presentation?
Nancy - yes I previewed with no result and also published with no result.
Hi, David -
Any way you could post an example of your GIF as a zipped attachment? I'm not having trouble with animated GIFs on my end. Would like to try yours to see if it's a configuration issue on your end or if there's something wacky with the GIF.
Hi Steve,
I'm attaching a Zip with the GIF file I am trying in Storyline.
Here's another point. The GIF was sent to me in a PPT file - I then saved as a GIF.
Followed instructions to insert into Storyline and it acts only as a picture not an animated GIF.
I have contacted the SME that sent the PPT file to me and requested he send the ACTUAL GIF alone.
I'll try that and post what happens.
Thanks!
David,
I think it saved out as a static .gif. I'm testing and there's not animation. I think your suggestion to request the original .gifs is a wise move and should save you some time.
Mike
Hi Mike,
I have no problem inserting gifs and animations are working fine but they never stop. When I create the gif, I make sure it loops only once and it does when i open it somewhere else but in storyline it keeps looping.
Any idea why?
Thanks,
Zehra
Zehra,
I'm not familiar with .gif creation and looping, so I'm not sure why it would keep looping in Storyline if, when you created the gif without a looping command. You may try posting for others to take a look at. What program did you use to create it?
Mike
Awesome! Thanks Mike! I was wondering if we could use an animate gif and now I know we can, will try this right now.
Thank you!
Hi there !
This post is a bit old, but I've got the same problem than David.
I used Photoshop CS5 to create an animated Gif, but when I import it into Storyline, it becomes like a picture, even in preview or published format.
Could you please test if it's coming from my Gif file ? I've attached it below.
Thanks !
Laurine
Hey again,
I don't know how, I make another gif who seems to work in Storyline, but it loops indefinitely whereas I specified "once" during the export. I give you the new version to take a look.
Hi Laurine,
That second .gif was able to import into my Storyline file, and I did see the looping. I don't know a lot about photoshop, and creating these, but from other threads I've read, it's generally something you have to change within the original program. There is some discussion in this thread on what you may need to adjust and Christine shared a cool idea to workaround it here if you can't change the original .gif.
Hi Ashley,
I've already done the necessary settings.
In fact, my gif works perfectly fine in web browsers...
I've made another gif to make tests, but it doesn't work at all in Storyline, like the first gif I submit.
I can't understand why, because I followed exactly the same process. I'm a little lost here!
Hi Laurine,
I did a bit more digging through some older forum threads, and found that a similar situation was reported to our QA team for review. At this time I don't have any updates to share in regards to that issue, but I've included this thread in the report with your sample gif that I was able to import into Storyline. The workaround that was shared with the other user who reported it is included below for you:
In the meantime, I suggest converting your GIF into a video as a workaround. Here's one method that you can try out.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5692757_turn-animated-gif-avi-file.html
Hi Ashley,
Okay then, nevermind!
I can't convert my Gif into AVI because of the transparent background.
I'll use the workaround with the static image instead.
Anyway, thank you very much for your help.
Sorry I couldn't offer more assistance, but I did add this thread to the QA report, so I'll keep you posted here in the thread with any updates.
Hi!
I am wondering if someone has faced this issue before...
I have an animated gif with a Zoom Picture setting (magnifying glass).
When I preview, the animated gif is fine, but when I click to zoom, the zoomed image is static...
Any idea how I can solve this??
Thanks in advance!