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How to Make a GIF in Figma

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Here's how to make a gif in Figma

  1. Choose the frames from your Figma canvas that you want to include in your animated GIF.
  2. Navigate to the bottom panel of your Figma interface and click on the 'Actions' button.
  3. Type 'Animated GIF Maker' in the search field and choose it from the list of available plugins.
  4. Adjust the animation settings such as frame rate, loop options, and quality according to your needs.
  5. Click the 'Generate GIF' button to start creating your animated file.
  6. Wait for the generation process to complete, then click 'Download GIF' to save the file to your computer.

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For most design presentations, a frame rate between 12-24 fps works well. Lower frame rates (8-12 fps) create smaller file sizes but may appear choppy, while higher rates (24+ fps) provide smoother animation but result in larger files.