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Instagram releases GIFs in Direct; See how to use it in your messages

The Instagram released on Thursday (20) the use of GIFs within the Direct Messages. Animations can be found by touching the "GIF" button located on the message bar. The animated figures appear on a carousel and the user can send the most famous items of the moment or search using keywords or phrases. According to the company, the update is available from today on the application for iPhone (iOS) and Android.

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The user can also send a "surprise" GIF to the friend within Direct. To do this, simply search for a specific theme and choose the option of reporting. The app will send an animation related to that searched subject, but the user will not see your content before. The animation platform used in the DMs is Giphy, the same one used in Stories posts. See, in the next step, how to send a GIF in Instagram direct messages.

Instagram lets you send GIFs in Direct messages

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Step 1. Open a conversation and tap the "GIF" button on the typing bar. You'll see the most popular animations of the moment on a carousel. Touch one of them to send it right away.

GIFs are available in the direct messages button

Step 2. If you want to search for a specific theme, type something in the "Search Giphy" field. Animations will appear as you type. Just touch an item to send.

You can search for specific topic GIFs in Instagram direct messages

Step 3. To send a random GIF, enter a desired subject and select the "random" option. A confirmation balloon will appear on the screen. Touch "Submit" to confirm the submission.

Instagram sends random GIF to friends in direct messages

This is another news announced by Instagram in recent weeks. The app recently released the "Buy" button in Stories in Brazil. In late August, the social network made it easier to apply for account verification and announced new security tools.