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When you select a layout, the Presentation Builder The Presentation Builder lets you generate or edit AI text, add slides, adjust theme colors, and download your PowerPoint file (works in Google Slides). opens so you can customize the slide and download your PowerPoint file. Watch tutorial
Download the animated GIF from PresenterMedia. In PowerPoint, go to Insert → Pictures → This Device, and select your file. Resize and position it on your slide — it will animate automatically during the slideshow.
Yes. Upload the GIF to your Google Drive. In Google Slides, choose Insert → Image → Drive, then select your animation. It will animate automatically during presentation mode.
Yes. Our animations are available as GIF files, which are widely supported across many platforms. You can insert them into any software that supports animated GIFs, including Microsoft Word, Keynote, Canva, email builders, websites, and most social media platforms. Just download the animation as a GIF and insert it like any standard image.
Use PresenterMedia's animation customizer to change the REPEATS setting to 1 before downloading. This will make the GIF play only once during your presentation.
Animated GIFs are supported in most modern versions of PowerPoint, including PowerPoint 2016 and later. For best results, use in slideshow mode on desktop.
This PowerPoint animation may be included in our free PowerPoint animations section. We offer a limited selection of animations for free so you can try them and see if they fit your design workflow. Visit the PowerPoint animations page and find free animations marked with a green arrow in the top-right corner of each preview thumbnail.
This animated clip features a small boat floating on the water with its engine emitting smoke, signaling a breakdown or mechanical trouble. Instead of portraying carefree exploration, the scene highlights moments of challenge or disruption, making it ideal for presentations focused on problem solving, setbacks, resilience, or navigating obstacles. The subtle motion and distressed visuals help convey themes such as stalled progress, troubleshooting, or environmental concerns. With its dynamic style and clear visual metaphor, this animation enhances your storytelling by giving audiences an engaging and memorable way to connect with your message.
To create a cohesive visual theme, consider loading this animation into a predesigned Action Slide above or adding this animation to a slide in our PowerPoint templates. For more creative options, explore our extensive PowerPoint Animations collection.
This animation effectively illustrates themes of setbacks, stalled progress, or unexpected challenges by depicting a boat smoking and broken down on the water. Its visual metaphor helps presenters communicate ideas about problem solving, troubleshooting, or navigating difficult situations. The distressed boat adds emotional and narrative impact, making abstract concepts more relatable and engaging for the audience.
By adding this animated clip to a slide in one of our PowerPoint templates, you create a cohesive visual theme for your presentation message.
Using GIF or animated PNG files in your presentations can significantly enhance viewer engagement and retention. Learning how to add animated gifs to PowerPoint or insert animations in Google Slides can elevate your presentation quality and keep your audience captivated.
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