There is no longer any need for a separate animation tool to convert a photo or simple drawing into an animated GIF. OpenAI has added the feature of creating GIFs with ChatGPT’s Images 2.6 update. With its help, users can create small animated GIFs using their photos, hand-drawn sketches or just text prompts.
This feature was introduced on 4 November. In this, users can tell ChatGPT what kind of movement is required in the picture. For example, a person in a photo may be shown blinking, smiling, or waving. Even if you don’t have a picture, a GIF can be made by describing the idea of animation in text.
Changes have also been made in the speed of image generation and editing controls in the Images 2.6 update. The GIF creation feature goes one step further. With its help, reaction GIFs, birthday wishes, festive greetings, animated portraits and product animations can be created.
Users can also specify the movement, duration and number of frames of the animation as per their need. The GIF can also be instructed to play in a continuous loop. After viewing the finished GIF, changes can be made in it by giving additional prompts.
How to Create Animated GIF with ChatGPT Images 2.6?
To create a GIF in ChatGPT, you can upload a photo or describe your idea directly in text. Learn how here:
- Open ChatGPT on your phone or computer.
- Start a new chat and go to the image generation feature.
- Upload the photo, sketch or drawing you want to animate. It is not necessary to upload a photo to create GIF from text.
- Now tell in the prompt what kind of movement is required in the picture.
- Write clearly that the output should be in Animated GIF. If you wish, also provide information about GIF duration, number of frames and looping.
- Submit the prompt and wait for the GIF to be created.
- View the finished animation. If changes are required, edit it by giving a new prompt.
- If you like the result, save the GIF.
Try these 5 prompts on ChatGPT to create GIF
animated portrait
‘In this photo, show the person blinking, smiling and nodding lightly. Keep the face, clothes and background the same as before. Create a 5 second looping GIF.
Birthday GIF
‘Create a birthday GIF with candles twinkling on the cake, balloons floating in the air and confetti falling. Write ‘Happy Birthday’ in the middle.
pet animation
‘Show my pet naturally nodding, tail wagging and blinking. Keep its original look and make a 5 second GIF.
diwali greeting
‘Create a Diwali GIF with glowing lamps, lights floating in the air and ‘Happy Diwali’ written on it. Make the animation run in a loop.
Animate the sketch
‘Turn this hand-drawn character into animation. Make him wave his hands, blink his eyes and show him a smile. Maintain the original style of the drawing.
Keep these things in mind to make a better GIF
The more specific information you give to ChatGPT, the closer the GIF result can be to your expectations. Instead of just animating the photo, tell us what movement you want it to do and how long it should last.
While making GIF from a photo, instruct to keep the face, clothes and background as before. Also, choose a few simple movements instead of describing too many movements at once. This can help maintain a consistent texture in the animation.
