How to Add GIFs to Elementor in WordPress: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction

GIFs (Graphics Interchange Format) are animated images that have become increasingly popular in web design. They are a great way to add some flair and personality to your WordPress website. In this article, we will show you how to add GIFs to Elementor, a popular page builder for WordPress.

4 Different Motion Effects Tutorials

We will cover four different methods for adding GIFs to Elementor:

• Using the Elementor Media Library
• Using an external URL
• Using the HTML code
• Using a WordPress plugin

Method 1: Using the Elementor Media Library

The Elementor Media Library is a great place to store your GIFs and other images. To add a GIF from the Media Library:

1. Click on the "Add New" button in the Elementor editor.
2. Select the "Media" tab.
3. Click on the "Upload Files" button.
4. Select the GIF file from your computer.
5. Click on the "Insert" button.

Method 2: Using an External URL

If you do not want to upload your GIF to the Elementor Media Library, you can add it using an external URL:

1. Click on the "Add New" button in the Elementor editor.
2. Select the "Media" tab.
3. Click on the "Insert from URL" button.
4. Enter the URL of the GIF file.
5. Click on the "Insert" button.

Method 3: Using the HTML Code

If you are comfortable working with HTML, you can add a GIF using the HTML code:

1. Click on the "Add New" button in the Elementor editor.
2. Select the "Custom HTML" tab.
3. Enter the following HTML code:
   <img src="path/to/your/gif.gif" alt="Your GIF alt text">
4. Click on the "Update" button.

Method 4: Using a WordPress Plugin

There are several WordPress plugins that you can use to add GIFs to your website. One popular plugin is the "GIF Motion by WP Motion" plugin:

1. Install and activate the plugin.
2. Click on the "Add New" button in the Elementor editor.
3. Select the "GIF Motion" tab.
4. Select the GIF file from your computer.
5. Click on the "Insert" button.