GIF as profile picture - on these websites it is possible

If you would rather use a GIF as a profile picture instead of a normal still image, this is not yet possible everywhere. Find out which apps and social media allow you to use a GIF as a profile picture and how to create and then upload it in our article.

These options for using a GIF as a profile picture exist

Using a GIF as a profile picture has rarely been possible until now. While it is possible to share a GIF as a status with your contacts on WhatsApp, using a GIF as a profile picture does not work. The situation is different if you use the chat app Discord, as it has offered the function of setting a GIF as a profile picture for some time.

1. To set a GIF as a profile picture on Discord, open the Discord app first or call up the Discord page in the browser.
2. Click on the "gear icon" there to open the settings and navigate to "My account".
3. Then select the "Edit" button, which is located to the right of your username and click on your avatar to search for a GIF via the explorer.

How does the use of a GIF as a profile picture on Facebook

If you use Facebook, it has also been possible for some time to use a GIF as a profile picture here. To do this, you need to create an animated image using an additional app and then upload it to Facebook. To create an animated image, first install a free app like Lumyer on your smartphone and open it. Then, in the app, open an image from the gallery, select an effect for the image and save it in GIF format.