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About Insert GIF
Insert GIF is a free Figma plugin published by Nick in 2025. It works in Figma Slides and has 3,420 users and 32 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #19 in GIF & Video on our lists.
In the developer's words
A powerful Figma plugin that lets you search, browse, and insert animated GIFs directly into your Figma Slides presentations. Easily find the perfect GIF using the GIPHY search engine or explore trending content. The plugin automatically detects the currently selected slide and perfectly centers your chosen GIF with optimal sizing. Designed with a beautiful, modern interface that makes discovering and adding animated content to your presentations quick and seamless.
What's new
Version 1 · released Mar 21, 2025
The developer didn't publish release notes for this version.
Permissions and privacy
Network access
Insert GIF can only connect to the 8 domains declared in its manifest: api.giphy.com, *.giphy.com, media0.giphy.com, media1.giphy.com, media2.giphy.com, media3.giphy.com, media4.giphy.com and media.giphy.com.
- api.giphy.com
- *.giphy.com
- media0.giphy.com
- media1.giphy.com
- media2.giphy.com
- media3.giphy.com
- media4.giphy.com
- media.giphy.com
Extra permissions
None beyond the standard access to the file you run it in.
Read from the plugin's published manifest.
Where Insert GIF ranks
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Insert GIF FAQ
What does Insert GIF do?
Animate your Figma Slides with GIF images. It's a Figma plugin by Nick that runs in Figma Slides.
Is Insert GIF free?
Yes. Insert GIF is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.
Is Insert GIF safe to use?
Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Insert GIF can only connect to the 8 domains declared in its manifest: api.giphy.com, *.giphy.com, media0.giphy.com, media1.giphy.com, media2.giphy.com, media3.giphy.com, media4.giphy.com and media.giphy.com. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.
How do I install Insert GIF?
Open it on the Figma Community, or search for it in the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K) inside any file you can edit. See how to install Figma plugins.
What are the best alternatives to Insert GIF?
By user count, the closest alternatives are Motion, Export to GIF/Video and GIF Export by Appcano. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for gif & video.
Built this plugin?
Use this page as a landing page for Insert GIF: link to it from your site, README or launch posts, or add a badge. Pick a style and copy the code.
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