Open a WhatsApp chat
Tap the emoji icon
Tap the GIF option
Search for a GIF using the search bar
Tap the GIF you want to send
Tap send
To save a GIF from a chat, tap and hold the GIF
Tap star to favorite it
To use a GIF from your phone, open the gallery or file manager
Select the GIF and share it to WhatsApp
Make sure WhatsApp has permission to access photos and media