How to Comment a GIF on an Instagram Post and Reel
You might have seen funny GIFs in the comments of an Instagram post or reel and wondered how to add them. Don’t worry! It is absolutely possible. Instagram allows you to send GIFs in comments on posts and reels. In this article, I’ve shared how you can put GIFs in Instagram comments on Android and iPhone.
Commenting with GIFs on Instagram is a fun and interactive way to express your feelings or reactions, and GIPHY comments attract people more than text. If you comment with animation on a trending reel or post, there’s a higher chance of your comment going viral.
#1. On an IG Post
If you like a post on Instagram and want to share something unique instead of text in the comments, this is possible with the help of GIFs. It is currently a built-in option on Instagram where you can search for your favorite GIFs and upload them in the comments. All the steps for this are mentioned below.
To add a GIF to the comments of an Instagram post:
- Open Instagram App on Your Phone.
- Find a Post and Tap on Comments Icon.
- Tap on Sticker Icon Next to Comment Box.
- Next, Search a Favorite GIF and Tap on It.
- That’s It! Now, The GIF is Live in Comments.
Also read: 2 Ways to Turn Off Disappearing Messages on Instagram
#2. On an IG Reel
Did you know that just like in posts, you can also comment with GIFs in Reels? Yes! This feature is now available for Reels as well. Commenting GIFs on Reels earns your comments a lot of likes, which can also help them go viral.
To upload a gif to Instagram reel’s comments:
- Open Instagram App on Your Phone.
- Play a Reel and Tap on Comments Icon.
- Tap on Sticker Icon Next to Comment Box.
- Next, Search a Favorite GIF and Tap on It.
- Now, The GIF is Live in Comments.
That’s all! You’re done…
Also read: How to Stop Cross-Posting from Instagram to Threads
FAQs
Q 1. Why can’t I post GIFs on Instagram comments?
Answer – If you are unable to post GIFs in Instagram comments, there could be several reasons for this, such as an outdated app version, the feature not being available for your account yet, or some technical issue with the GIF itself. To fix this, update the Instagram app and clear the corrupted cache.
Q 2. Can I reply to a comment with a GIF on Instagram?
Answer – Yes! Now you can reply to anyone’s comment on Instagram with GIFs, whether it’s a post or a reel. To do this, open the IG comments, tap the reply button below a comment, then tap the sticker icon next to the comment text box, find your favorite GIF, and tap on it.
I hope you found this article helpful and learned how to put GIFs in Instagram comments. If you have any problem or question related to Instagram, feel free to ask by commenting below. Do share this article.
