How to Comment on GIFs in Instagram Messages

How to Comment on GIFs in Instagram Messages.Sometimes the only way to convey what you really want to say is through a GIF, and choosing the right one can lead to hilarious results. You probably already know how to send GIFs to Snapchat and how to post GIFs to Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and Twitter, but did you know that you can also use comment GIFs in Instagram posts? This is the best way to express a reaction, no words are required.We’ll show you how to leave GIF comments on Instagram, as well as how to delete a GIF comment if you accidentally select the wrong GIF (we’ve all been there).

How to annotate GIFs on Instagram on Android and iOS

Note. Before you begin any of the following steps, make sure you have updated your Instagram app to the latest version.Here’s how to comment with a GIF on Instagram in just a few seconds. The steps are the same for Android and iOS devices:

Open a post on Instagram and find the post you want to comment on.
Click the Comment button under the post (it looks like a bubble with text).
To the right of the text field you will see a GIF icon. Don’t see the icon? Make sure you are updated to the latest version of Instagram.
Click the GIF icon and you’ll see several suggested GIFs.
You can also enter what you’re looking for in the GIPHY Search field.
Once you find the GIF you want, tap it, but make sure you select the right one because once you tap it, it will automatically post as a comment.

If you accidentally choose the wrong GIF and it was posted as a comment, don’t worry, you can delete it. Below we will show you how to do this.

How to comment on a GIF in an Instagram post on the web

Unfortunately, there is currently no way to comment on a GIF post on the web version of Instagram. To post GIF comments, you need to download the iOS or Android app.

How to delete a GIF comment on Instagram

Since GIFs are automatically posted as comments as soon as you click on them, it’s easy to accidentally post a GIF without even meaning to. Don’t worry, though: a GIF comment is easy to delete if the worst happens. Here’s how to do it:

Find the comment you want to delete.
Long press on a comment.
Press the Delete button.
Your comment should now be deleted and you can repeat the steps above to post the correct GIF as a comment.

Can you use a GIF from your gallery as a comment on Instagram?

You can’t use a GIF saved in your gallery to comment on an Instagram post. Since Instagram has GIPHY integrated, you can find most GIFs by searching the GIPHY library.

How to reply to an existing comment with a GIF on Instagram

You might want to reply to an existing Instagram comment using a GIF. Unfortunately, this is not possible – you can only create a new comment with the GIF you select.As you can see, commenting on a GIF on Instagram is not difficult if you know how to do it. While you’re here, why not learn how to pin a comment on Instagram or how to unread messages on Instagram.