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How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [VideoScribe](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [VideoScribe Legacy](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/videoscribe-legacy?hsLang=en) 3. [Images, text and fonts](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/videoscribe-legacy?hsLang=en#images-text-and-fonts) # Using animated GIFs - VideoScribe Legacy ## This article will show you how to use GIF images from the VideoScribe library and also how to import your own **Please note:** *VideoScribe Legacy* is the older version of our software. We continue to support it, but we recommend switching to the [latest version](https://www.videoscribe.co/app/) to enjoy the best features and performance. Click here to read the article on [Accessing the latest version of VideoScribe](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/accessing-videoscribe?hsLang=en). **Top tip:** Feeling creative? Check out our blog post on [creating your own GIFs](https://blog.videoscribe.co/transforming-videos-101-how-to-create-an-animated-gif-from-your-video?utm_campaign=FreshDesk%20Blog&utm_source=GIF-Instant-Answer&__hstc=118964182.a9053f029ad762b7bd7817bc591c0a30.1620838646062.1631866101147.1631871226121.176&__hssc=118964182.2.1631871226121&__hsfp=2570433985&hsLang=en) #### **Step 1.  Open the image library** This can be found by clicking on the add image icon on the toolbar **(A)**. ![Click add image](https://help.videoscribe.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Click%20add%20image.gif?width=688&name=Click%20add%20image.gif) #### **Step 2.  Locate your GIF** You can then choose an image by opening the drop down menu and scrolling through the list to find GIFs (online) **(B)**, or by selecting the Search tab and searching for “GIF” in the search bar **(C)**. ![Dropdown and Search](https://help.videoscribe.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Dropdown%20and%20Search.gif?width=688&name=Dropdown%20and%20Search.gif) You can also [import your own GIF images](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/import-images-legacy?hsLang=en) by selecting the My Images tab and clicking on the From my computer button **(D)**. ![Import GIF](https://help.videoscribe.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Import%20GIF.gif?width=688&name=Import%20GIF.gif)There are a number of different settings that you can change to get the effect you’re looking for. **Please note:** GIFs with transparent backgrounds are not suitable for VideoScribe. #### **Step 3. Choose your GIF settings** Click on your GIF within the timeline, and select the ‘Image Properties’ option **(E)**. ![Click Properties](https://help.videoscribe.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Click%20Properties.gif?width=688&name=Click%20Properties.gif) You can also open the element properties by double-clicking the element on the canvas.  The GIF properties will then be displayed in the Drawing Options tab **(F)**. ![Properties Options](https://help.videoscribe.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Properties%20Options.gif?width=688&name=Properties%20Options.gif) The settings you can select and change are: #### **Play continuously (G)** Selecting this option will cause your GIF animation to continue playing even after your scribe moves on to the next element in your timeline Watch our [GIF intro video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4lVlb-kas4) to see what this looks like #### **Animation length (H)** This setting changes how your GIF plays in relation to the animate time set on your GIF element: - **Fit to time -** Your GIF will perform one cycle of its animation during the total animate time. For example, a GIF that takes 2 seconds to animate at normal speed but has an animate time of just 1 second will animate at twice its usual speed. - **Loop -** Your GIF will continuously loop through its animation but only for the duration of the animate time. For example,  a 2 second GIF will play 5 times if the animate time is set to 10 seconds. #### **Blend effect (I)** This setting changes how your GIF is displayed on the canvas. In the images below, the word 'Apply' is our GIF. You have 4 blend effect options: - **Normal and Layer-** your GIF will appear with a solid white background, or one that matches any texture you've added to your canvas. This will hide any elements that are positioned behind your GIF on the canvas. ![Normal Example](https://help.videoscribe.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Normal%20Example.gif?width=585&name=Normal%20Example.gif) - **Multiply -** you are able to see the elements on the canvas behind your GIF. This is particularly useful if you have a GIF with a white background but don’t want that background to obscure the elements behind it. ![Multiply Example](https://help.videoscribe.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Multiply%20Example.gif?width=554&name=Multiply%20Example.gif) - **Difference -** works in the same way as multiply but displays your GIF in negative. Any other elements that appear behind the GIF will also be displayed in negative. ![Difference Example](https://help.videoscribe.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Difference%20Example.gif?width=553&name=Difference%20Example.gif) If you’re using a GIF that you've imported instead of one from the VideoScribe library, the way it was originally created will affect the way it plays and appears. 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