How do make an animated gif work on mac mail

To make an animated GIF work in Mac Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:

Method 1: Attach the animated GIF as a file

1. Create your animated GIF using a tool like Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, or online GIF makers like Ezgif or Giphy.
2. Save the animated GIF as a file (e.g., animated_gif.gif).
3. Compose a new email in Mac Mail.
4. Click the "Attach" button in the bottom left corner of the compose window.
5. Select the animated GIF file you created.
6. The animated GIF will be attached to the email as a file. When the recipient opens the email, they can click the attachment to view the animated GIF.

Method 2: Embed the animated GIF in the email body

1. Create your animated GIF using a tool like Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, or online GIF makers like Ezgif or Giphy.
2. Convert the animated GIF to a format that can be embedded in an email, such as a PNG sequence (e.g., frame1.png, frame2.png, etc.).
3. Compose a new email in Mac Mail.
4. Click the "Insert" menu and select "Image" (or use the keyboard shortcut Cmd + Shift + I).
5. Select the first frame of the PNG sequence (e.g., frame1.png).
6. In the "Insert Image" window, select the "Link" option and choose "Insert as a link to the original file".
7. Repeat steps 5-6 for each frame of the PNG sequence, linking each frame to the next one.
8. The animated GIF will be embedded in the email body, and when the recipient opens the email, they can view the animation by clicking the image.

Tips:

• Make sure the animated GIF is not too large, as it may cause issues with email delivery or display.
• Some email clients, including Mac Mail, may not support animated GIFs in the email body. In this case, attaching the animated GIF as a file may be a better option.
• If you're having trouble getting the animated GIF to work in Mac Mail, try checking the email client's settings or contacting your email provider for assistance.