Insights and step-by-step instructions for importing a GIF.
This article refers to Twinkly Generation I & II Devices, Twinkly PRO and Twinkly Plus.
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What’s the GIF importer option?
The GIF importer option allows you to enrich your gallery by importing your favourite GIFs into the app.This option, designed for Squares, is now available for all devices, making your LED installation even more customised and impressive!
How do I import a GIF into my Gallery?
The procedure for importing a GIF is super easy:download your favourite GIF from a GIF import website
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open FX-Wizard
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click on the “… or import a GIF” option
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select your GIF from the gallery on your phone
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save your GIF as an effect (you can find it in the All and My Effects sections of the Effects Gallery)
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zoom the gif to fit your installation or as desired
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apply and sit back and enjoy!
GIF Upload Guidelines
The maximum upload size for GIFs is 2MB. If your file exceeds this limit, the GIF may be automatically shortened to fit within the allowed size and duration.
Keep in mind that, aside from the 2MB limit, GIFs with too many frames may also be partially cut during upload. The total number of frames, resolution, and color depth all affect whether the GIF can be processed correctly.
You can also upload non-animated GIFs (static images) or JPG files.
Lastly, be aware that the colors in the uploaded GIF may differ slightly from the original due to compression or optimization. Some tonal variations are normal.
How to edit a custom gif?
Imported GIFs, unlike the default GIF (dedicated to specific layouts and Squares tiles installations), can be edited like other custom effects.
This will be especially useful for adjusting the size of the GIF effect to fit your layout.
The available options for editing a custom GIF are: FIT, COVER, and RESIZE. These will help you best adapt the media to your layout.
What requirements needs to have my installation in order to use this feature?
To get the best, clearest and most detailed effects and animations on your Twinkly lights, we always recommend having a high/dense number of lights in your display.
This is because each LED light basically acts like a pixel, meaning that the higher the number of LEDs you have in your installation, the clearer and more detailed your effects and animations will be.
Sharing your amazing media with the Community
What better media to share with the Community than a GIF, whether it’s an image or a short video? You can do it in just one click using the sharing option. For more details, check out this article.