Hi can you explain how to put gifs in the templates? I couldn't figure that out
Sure. Assuming you already know how to make gifs already (if not, you can find a tutorial in this tag by itsphotoshop), Iâll show you how to insert them into templates / elements.
First, when making your gif, I recommend using the dimensions of the element youâre trying to put it in. That way you can see what youâre working with and what parts will be cut out.
To figure out the dimensions of an element, open your template, select the element layer, use the select tool and select the element on the document, go to edit>copy, then go to file>new, preset: clipboard, and it should show you the dimension, and click cancel (since weâre not actually making a new document).
For example, Iâll use this template. I will be putting my gif in this element:
That element is the layer titled â7âł in the template.
So, I would click that layer, select around the element with one of the selecting tools, go to edit>copy, go to file>new, preset: clipboard, and it will say the dimensions. Like so:
The dimensions of the element I want to put it in is 116px by 220px. So I would adjust the cropping settings to 116x220 and resize to that same amount.
Now as for putting the gif into the element;Â select all the frames of the gif and convert to video timeline, then select all the layers and convert to smart object, as you usually would with a gif.
At this point, you can also sharpen and do some touch-ups for your gif before putting it in.
Once youâre ready, drag the smart object layer over to the template document. Place that layer right above the element layer, like so:
Right-click on the gif layer and select âcreate clipping mask.â It should now have an arrow pointing towards the element layer, indicating itâs been put inside, like so:
You can then rearrange the gif so it fits inside perfectly.
Now open the video timeline.Â
Youâll have to rearrange the other layers to align with the gif layer. To do so, go to the end point of the timelineâit looks like this:
âand drag it to the end point of the gif layer.
If you donât do that, the document will add more layers to the gif and make it longer than the actual gif itself.
& that is all for the tutorial.
If you wish to add more gifs into different elements, you repeat the same steps as before.
However, you should keep the gifs to be the same amount of layers at the same speed. Itâs also important to keep in mind that whatever point you set the end point of the timeline to, is where the gif ends. If you add another gif longer than the layers from your previous gif, it will be cut off. That is why I recommend using the same amount of layers, at the same speed for all of the gifs you use.
Edit any other parts of your template (such as adding pictures, changing text, etc.), add a coloring if you want, and when youâre done, go to file>save for web.. and save your gif. (Remember to set the looping option on âforeverâ!)
Here is the end result of the edit I was doing:
If you have any further questions, or you got lost at some step, donât hesitate to send me another message!
I hope you (and anyone else who clicked on this tutorial) found this helpful.
These steps should be the same for all templates, and any other elements you want to put a gif in.
Thank you for being patient, and I hope it went well for you.










