Summary

The web content provides two straightforward methods for embedding Giphy GIFs into Medium articles, emphasizing the ease of enhancing visual content in writing.

Abstract

The article titled "Two Easy Ways to Embed Giphy GIFs on Medium" explains that integrating GIFs into Medium posts is simpler than one might assume. It outlines two methods for embedding Giphy GIFs: using the GIF's URL directly or utilizing the Giphy share button. The author notes that while Giphy offers a vast, searchable library of GIFs, not all methods of copying and pasting GIF links will work within Medium. The article also includes a warning about autoplaying GIFs with music, which could potentially deter readers. Additionally, the author requests feedback from future readers to keep the article updated and invites readers to support the content by joining Medium through a referral link or buying the author a coffee via Ko-fi.

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The author believes Giphy is an indispensable resource for GIFs, describing it as a "gold mine" due to its extensive collection and effective search engine.
The author suggests that the process of embedding Giphy GIFs is straightforward and accessible, even highlighting it as "the easiest way" to enhance Medium articles.
There is an explicit caution regarding the use of GIFs with music, as they may annoy readers by autoplaying on repeat.
The author values the article's relevance and usefulness, asking readers to comment if the instructions become outdated to ensure the content remains helpful for both new and experienced writers.
The author endorses a cost-effective AI service as an alternative to ChatGPT Plus (GPT-4), suggesting it as a valuable tool for those interested in such technology.

Two Easy Ways to Embed Giphy GIFs on Medium

It’s easier than I thought.

After seeing top Medium writers embed gifs in their articles, I knew that I needed to figure out how. Giphy is too easy of a gold mine to ignore, and my personal communication is about 73.427% GIF usage.

In my research, I found this post by Brett Whitmarsh, but it’s from 2017 and is a little out of date.

If you haven’t been introduced to Giphy yet, it’s a large searchable collection of GIFs. Each GIF has multiple tags that make it easier to search. Honestly, Giphy has one of the best search engines.

While the public can upload GIFs, Giphy also pays to produce GIFs that are only available on their site.

What Doesn’t Work

You may be tempted to right click on the gif, copy link, and put that in your article. You won’t end up with a GIF though, instead, you’ll just end up with a visible URL.
You can’t embed a GIF in a bulleted or numbered list.
Embedded GIFs need to be on their own line. This means a line that you can see the “+” button that would allow you to upload an image. A new line that was created by hitting “Shift + Enter” will not properly show the GIF.

How to Embed a Giphy GIF in a Medium Article Using the URL

This is the easiest way.

Find the GIF that you want to use on Giphy.
The majority of the page should look like the image above.
Copy the URL for the page from the browser.
Paste the URL into your Medium draft on a new line. (You should see the “+” button to add an image if you hover over the blank line.)
Hit ‘enter’ from the end of the line with the URL. (This is an important step. If you past the link, then click elsewhere on the page, a GIF will not appear.)
Boom. There’s your GIF.

How to Embed a Giphy GIF in a Medium Article Using the Share Button

Find the GIF that you want to use on Giphy.
The majority of the page should look like the image above.
Click the ‘Share’ button.
Click ‘Copy GIF Link”
Paste the copied link into your Medium draft on a new line.
Hit ‘enter’ from the end of the line with the URL. (This is an important step. If you past the link, then click elsewhere on the page, a GIF will not appear.)
Boom. There’s your GIF.

Warning: If the GIF includes music, it will autoplay on repeat for as long as the article is open. There is nothing that would make me click off of an article faster.

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