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Add Text to GIF
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Summary
Add text to GIF adds text directly to the animated frame so that the text moves or blinks with the GIF. You choose the content of the text, the font size, the color, the position, and sometimes when the text appears. Because text is burned into the image, the result doesn't require a special font when shared. Make sure there's enough contrast and the text doesn't cover the important animation portion.
Key points
- Text is added to the frame so it becomes a permanent part of the GIF
- Choose colors and outlines that contrast with the animated background
- The text position should avoid the main area of movement
- Long texts can be broken into lines or cut
- The text added to each frame will be visible throughout the animation
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