GIFs are seemingly everywhere online, with users posting GIFs on most social media sites. However, Instagram does not support the GIF format. While there are workarounds in the form of apps that convert GIFs into video files, such as Giphy and GifLab, one of the best ways to share GIF-like videos on Instagram is through Instagram's Boomerang.
How to Make a Boomerang on Instagram Using the Camera Roll
Boomerang by Instagram, commonly referred to as Boomerang, is a video app from Instagram that takes photos and stitches the images together into a mini video that plays forward and backward. Share these short, action-packed videos on Instagram, Facebook, or anywhere else online.
Boomerang videos must be created in the Boomerang app. However, you do not need an Instagram account to use the tool.
Boomerang is simple, straightforward, and easy to use. And best of all, it’s free. Here’s how to create and post a Boomerang video to Instagram.
