How to create GIFs using Meta AI on WhatsApp: Meta AI has launched a new and fun feature on WhatsApp that allows you to turn your creative ideas into life as animated GIFs in seconds. Android or iPhone, this AI feature puts the power of expressing an idea and creating a personalized animation in seconds in your hands, all within your chat. No third-party app, no trouble—unadulterated creativity at your fingertips with a few taps.

How to Make GIFs with Meta AI on WhatsApp

Creating GIFs on WhatsApp is a simple process with Meta AI. Begin by launching WhatsApp on your phone and opening any chat. Next, tap on the ‘Attach’ icon at the bottom of the screen. Tap the ‘Imagine’ option from the available options. This redirects you to a new screen where you can type your prompt.

For example, you can enter something as follows: “a green sports car sliding on a river with boats.” While you are entering this, the AI will go on generating an image that is continually updated in real-time. Now, if you are satisfied with the image, click on the ‘right arrow’ icon. Next, press the ‘Animate’ button. In seconds, your static picture will be converted into a GIF with gentle motions such as moving backgrounds or floating particles. Finally, click the ‘Send’ button to send your new GIF in high definition.

How to Get the Meta AI GIF Creator on WhatsApp

Not everyone will be able to view the Meta AI option yet as it’s being rolled out gradually. To check if it’s live, make sure WhatsApp is on the latest version.

  • On Android, go to the Play Store, tap your profile picture top right, and select ‘Manage apps and device.’ Tap ‘See details’ and look for a pending WhatsApp update. Tap ‘Update’ if available.
  • On iPhone, open App Store, tap on your profile picture from the bottom bar, and scroll down to search for app updates. If you see WhatsApp in the list, tap ‘Update.’

Even after updating, if Meta AI is not showing up, you may have to wait for the server-side deployment, which started in May 2024.

Restrictions While Creating GIFs Using Meta AI

As sweet as the feature is, there are some limitations. You’ll need to have Meta AI enabled on your account if you’re going to use the ‘Imagine’ button. And the animation will only be done on specific background elements and won’t be done on the entire image. If you skip the ‘Animate’ step, the generated image will be static and won’t be turned into a GIF.

Meta AI vs Manual GIF Creators

In comparison with the majority of third-party applications, Meta AI simplifies the process by asking no downloads, nor are modifications done by hand. Instead, all its workings take place right in WhatsApp and utilize natural language instructions for rapid output. The simplicity is its beauty for easy GIF-creating.