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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 charming animation features Santa Claus humorously entangled in colorful Christmas lights, showcasing a playful and festive spirit. The character's exaggerated expressions and the bright, vibrant lights create a delightful visual that captures the essence of holiday cheer. This animated clip is perfect for bringing a touch of whimsy to your presentations, making it ideal for holiday-themed events or marketing materials.
Consider loading this animation into a predesigned Action Slide above or adding this animation to a slide in our PowerPoint templates to create a visual theme. Explore more holiday and seasonal animations.
This animation effectively conveys the lightheartedness and joy of the holiday season, making it a great storytelling tool for presentations focused on festive themes. The humorous depiction of Santa struggling with lights adds a relatable element that audiences will appreciate.
Adding this animated clip to a slide in one of our PowerPoint templates creates a cohesive visual theme for the presentation message.
Using GIF or animated PNG files enhances your presentations by adding dynamic visual interest. Learning how to add animated gifs to PowerPoint and insert animations in Google Slides can significantly elevate your audience's experience.
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