GIFs became trendy after social media expansion. Now, you can see GIFs on almost all social media platforms. It is an interesting and easy way to convey a message that a picture can't. Because of motion, it portrays a message in a better way.

Content creators try to make their GIFs more engaging, and they add different filters to them. In this article, we will tell you how you can add filters to GIFs. We will introduce different tools, including desktop tools, online tools, and mobile applications.

Add Filter to GIF on PC or Mac Using Desktop Software

If you want to edit GIFs and videos, then iMyFone Filme is one of the best options you can go for. It is compatible with both Windows and macOS computers. It gives the user diversity to edit in whichever format he likes. Filme is a complete editing tool that allows users to edit with ease and have no difficulty during editing. It has filters, effects, animations, stickers, voice changers, sound effects, transitions, text styles, and a lot more. Although Filme is a paid tool, it has plenty of features for free that users can use to make their videos more than perfect. Only a few of its features are for the paid plan, such as high-quality video export and no watermark.

There are many tools available online and even on phones that can help you edit your GIFs and add filters. What makes Filme different from others is that it has high-quality editing that allows the user to edit high-resolution videos. If you want to make a GIF or edit a GIF and add the filter to it, you can use Filme without any trouble.

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Steps to Add Filter to GIF

Step 1: Install Filme on your PC. Open it, and you will see different options to edit the video. You can select either of the options if you want to edit videos much faster. However, if you want to add the filter to GIF, click on "Editing Mode".

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Step 2: Editing mode is an option of Filme that allows the user to edit videos with ease and add different types of effects to them. Create a new project from the File menu and select the aspect ratio of the video in which you want to view your final video.

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Step 3: Now, you need to import your GIF or GIFs to which you want to apply or add different filters. From the media menu, import everything you need for the project. You can add multiple GIFs if you want.

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Step 4: After importing, drag the GIF down to the timeline. Head over to the "Filters" panel on the top menu bar. You will see different kinds of filters here. Approximately 80+ filters are just a click away. Choose the filter you want to add and double on it to apply it to your GIF. You can also drag the filter to the GIF on the timeline.

Filme also has many effects to make your GIFs more appealing. Go to the Effects tab and add whatever you like.

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Step 5: If you are satisfied with the filter on your GIF, then click on the "Export" button to export the GIF. Choose the format GIF and other settings.

Features

  • iMyFone Filme allows the user to edit videos in different modes, which means Auto-Create, Text to video, Slides to video, and editing mode.

  • With Filme, you can upload and edit videos up to 4K resolution.

  • It supports videos and pictures of different formats.

  • Filme has an easy drag and drops feature, which makes editing easy.

  • It has different editing options that includes the Ken Burns effect, freeze-frame, crop, background change, speed variation, trim, and many more.

  • Filme has over 118 transitions, 36 effects, 88 filters, 243 audio clips, 57 text templates, different background fill options, and 175 elements to edit videos with.

  • Filme gives the user an option to export the video in the form of a GIF which is an amazing feature that many professional editing tools don't have.

  • You can also change the aspect ratio, resolution, and frame rate of your project at any instant during the edit.

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Add Filter to GIF Using Desktop Software Online

Online tools have made our lives easier. Many people out there have no space or memory left on their PC to download and install a new video editing or GIF editing tool. Or some people want to edit their GIFs instantly and don't have time to download and install a tool. In these types of situations, you can simply use online software from your PC to add filters to GIFs. It is pretty simple. You just need to know the perfect website that will fulfill your needs.

Let us discuss two different websites that you can use to add filters to your GIF.

1- KAPWING

It is a free online tool that allows you to add filters and editing effects to your GIF. You can also import videos or images here to edit them without any hassle.

Step 1: Go to the website. It has a very attractive homepage. On the center of the screen, you will see two options. Among them, click on "Start Editing".

kapwing gif editor

Step 2: It will take you to a new window where there will be different editing options. Here, you will see two options. The first will be "Start with a blank canvas" and the second will be "Click to upload". You can also paste the URL of an image or video. But we want to edit a GIF and add the filter to it. Upload the GIF you want to edit.

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Step 3: After uploading the GIF, you can simply shorten the window of the GIF if it is too big. On the right side of the screen, you will see a list of editing options. Go to "Adjust" and add in filters that you like to add to your GIF.

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You can also adjust the brightness, opacity, saturation, blur, and contrast of the GIF if you seem necessary.

Step 4: In the end, you can finally export your video by clicking on the "Export" button, which is located at the top right of the website. It will be exported as GIF without any issue.

2- VEED

Veed.io is another online GIF editor like Kapwing. You can edit your videos and GIFs online with this tool easily. It has plenty of editing options for an online video editor. It is an excellent alternative to Kapwing and other tools that can help you to edit GIFs.

Step 1: Go to the website. It is an online video maker, and you can edit your GIF with it too. On top of the website, you will see an option of "GIF Editor". Click on "Upload GIF (or video)".

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Step 2: A new tab will open with a pop window in the center asking you to upload your video or audio file. Browse your GIF wherever it is located on your PC. It will take a few seconds to upload.

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Step 3: Now, as we want to add the filter to GIF, you can see a list of editing options on the left side of your screen. The second last option you see is "Filters". It has different types of filters that you can add to your GIF easily.

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Step 4: It is a straightforward tool that you can use to add filters to your video. Moreover, it also has transitions, subtitles, and elements options that you can use to edit your GIF to make it look attractive and interesting.

Step 5: Now, if you are done with editing your GIF, then you can simply export it to your PC as well. Click on the "Export" option in the top right corner. It will take a few seconds to process your video, and once it's done, your GIF is ready to export. You can either export it as an MP4 file or a GIF.

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Add Filter to GIF for Android/iOS

Don't worry if you want to edit a GIF and add filters to it but don't have a PC. Besides recommending tools to add filters to a GIF using a PC, there are also a few tools or applications for phones as well that will allow you to add filters to your GIF. No matter if you have an Android or iOS device, we will recommend apps for both.

1- GIPHY (Android/iOS)

GIPHY is a GIF application that you can find both on Android and iOS devices. It is an application that has GIFs from all over the world. You can use their GIFs and edit your own if you want. Let us see how we can edit and add filters to GIF using the GIPHY app.

Step 1: Download the app from the Play Store/App Store depending on the phone you are using. Open the app, and you will see GIFs trending in the world right now on your screen.

giphy gif maker

Step 2: Tap on the top-right menu of Create. Here, you can create a GIF or upload one from your library. Choose the best that suits you.

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Step 3: After importing the GIF, you will see different options on the bottom of your screen. Tap on the filters option. It will display multiple filters from which you can choose. Tap on the filter that you like to apply to the GIF.

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Step 4: Once you are done, tap on the forward arrow key. Tap on "Save GIF" to save it in your gallery.

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2- GIF Maker – Editor (Android)

This is an android application that you find easily on the Play Store. It has different options, including edit GIF, Quick edit GIF, Image GIF, Video GIF, Camera GIF, Screen Record GIF, and many more. Let us see the steps to add the filter to any GIF.

Step 1: Download and install the application on your phone. Open the app and click on "Edit GIF".

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Step 2: Now that the GIF is imported, you will see a different editing option on the bottom bar. Click on "Effects," and it will show you a list of filters.

Step 3: Click on the filter that you want to add to your GIF. It will be added instantly.

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Step 4: Click on the tick icon on the top right. Choose the settings to save the GIF on your phone. You can also compress your GIF.

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Conclusion

GIFs are compressed images that are commonly used on social media. If you want to add a filter to GIFs to make them look interesting, then you can use iMyFone Filme. There are other online tools as well that you can use, such as Kapwing and Veed. But if you want to edit the GIF on your phone, you can download GIPHY or GIF Maker – Editor. These are simple methods and tools that you can use to add filters to your GIFs.

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