Open WhatsApp
Open the chat where you want to send the GIF
Tap the attachment icon or the plus icon
Select Gallery or Photos
Choose the GIF you want to send
Tap Send
To send a GIF from WhatsApp search
Open the chat
Tap the emoji icon
Tap GIF
Search for a GIF
Tap the GIF you want to send
To send a video as a GIF
Open the chat
Tap the attachment icon
Select Gallery or Photos
Choose a short video
Trim it if needed
Tap the GIF option if available
Tap Send
To send a GIF from your phone files
Open the chat
Tap the attachment icon
Select Document or File
Choose the GIF file
Tap Send