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?
Hi, I'm going to add to this discussion. I just updated my Storyline 360 and I still don't see where or how to add a gif. I have several video types, but no gif option. I've included an image of where I "believe" I need to be to add a gif with the gif showing in the folder.
GIF files are classified as image files and not video files. Try adding your GIF files as an image in Storyline 360 and let me know if this works for you!
It sounds like you were having some issues with your Storyline 360 course crashing and refusing to preview after inserting a gif file. I'd be happy to help troubleshoot this with you!
Testing it out on my end, I was able to insert a gif file successfully and preview/publish my course without issues. Everything was working as intended!
I just had some follow-up questions to help me get a better idea of your setup:
Are these issues specific to one Storyline 360 course/gif file or across all of the courses you are authoring?
If you'd be willing to share a copy of the affected .story and gif files here in the discussion or privately through a support case, I'd be happy to test them both on my end to see if I can reproduce the same behavior.
I am trying to insert the attached animated gif file into my Storyline 360 project. When I insert it as an image it inserts as a static image, not an animated gif. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
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SHOULD NOT WEIGH MORE THAN 15 KB THE .GIF
Just tried this. Thank you!
Hi, I'm going to add to this discussion. I just updated my Storyline 360 and I still don't see where or how to add a gif. I have several video types, but no gif option. I've included an image of where I "believe" I need to be to add a gif with the gif showing in the folder.
I've also attached the gif.
Can someone tell me what I am missing?
Hi Diane,
GIF files are classified as image files and not video files. Try adding your GIF files as an image in Storyline 360 and let me know if this works for you!
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Hi there - I find Storyline crashes every time I try to insert a gif file as a picture. I can't even preview. The gif is created in Vyond - any ideas?
Thanks :)
Hi Julie!
It sounds like you were having some issues with your Storyline 360 course crashing and refusing to preview after inserting a gif file. I'd be happy to help troubleshoot this with you!
Testing it out on my end, I was able to insert a gif file successfully and preview/publish my course without issues. Everything was working as intended!
I just had some follow-up questions to help me get a better idea of your setup:
If you'd be willing to share a copy of the affected .story and gif files here in the discussion or privately through a support case, I'd be happy to test them both on my end to see if I can reproduce the same behavior.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
I am trying to insert the attached animated gif file into my Storyline 360 project. When I insert it as an image it inserts as a static image, not an animated gif. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
Hi Kyle,
I just tested this: imported the Giphy with "Picture from File" option, then previewed. It works perfectly.
thanks so much...it does show in preview.