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How to Add GIF to Gmail Signature ( 1 Minute Guide)

Get step-by-step guide for adding an animated GIF to your Gmail signature. Or use a GIF signature maker to generate an animated email signature that makes an impression

Reading time: 1 min Author: Amotz Harari Updated: May 17, 2026
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Short answer

How do I add a GIF to my Gmail signnature?

To add a Gif to your email signature in Gmail you’ll need to have a GIF prepared in advance. If you have an animated GIF ready just follow the steps below to add it to your Gmail signature.

But you should know that it’s fairly hard to make a working GIF signature with Gmail’s embedded signature editor. Luckily there is a simple alternative to this, with an HTML email signature generator.

Create a GIF Gmail signature → | Generate a GIF for Gmail →

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Create GIF Gmail signature

Follow the steps below:

  1. Click on the Gear icon situated in the top right corner of your Gmail > Select Settings from the menu > Scroll down to the Signature section
  2. Select the signature you want to add a GIF to or create a new signature if you haven’t made one yet

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Add a GIF to an existing Gmail signature

  1. Click your cursor in the place you want to add the animated GIF > Click the Image icon in the editor toolbar > Upload your GIF or add a link to it > Click “OK
  2. When you’re finished, scroll down the page and click on the “Save changes” button. That’s it, you’re all set up.
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