How to Use AnimGifMoji

AnimGifMoji is a free online tool that converts animated GIFs and WebP images into emoji-sized files ready for Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams, and other messaging platforms. No software installation or account required.

Step 1: Find or Upload a GIF

You have two options:

Search for a GIF

1. Go to the AnimGifMoji homepage.
2. Type a keyword (e.g., "thumbs up", "cat", "celebrate") into the search bar.
3. Choose your search provider — Tenor or Giphy — using the toggle.
4. Browse the results and click on the GIF you want to convert.

Upload Your Own GIF

1. Visit the Upload page.
2. Drag and drop your .gif or .webp file, or click to browse.
3. The file will load into the converter automatically.

Step 2: Choose Your Platform

Select the messaging platform you want the emoji for:

• Slack — resizes to 128×128 px, compresses to under 256 KB
• Discord — resizes to 128×128 px, compresses to under 256 KB
• Microsoft Teams — resizes to 210×210 px, compresses to under 1 MB

AnimGifMoji applies the correct size and compression settings automatically.

Step 3: Convert and Download

1. Click the Convert button.
2. Preview the optimized emoji on screen.
3. Click Download to save the file to your computer.

Step 4: Upload to Your Workspace

Slack

1. Open Slack and go to Settings > Customize Workspace > Custom Emoji.
2. Click Add Emoji, upload your file, and give it a name like :my-emoji:.

Discord

1. Open Server Settings > Emoji.
2. Click Upload Emoji, select your file, and name it.

Microsoft Teams

1. In a chat, click the emoji icon, then + to add a custom emoji.
2. Upload your file and assign a shortcut name.

Tips for Best Results

• Use short GIFs — animations under 3 seconds compress better and loop more smoothly.
• Simple backgrounds — solid colors or transparency look best at emoji sizes.
• Square aspect ratios — GIFs that are already close to square need less cropping.
• High contrast — bold colors and clear subjects are easier to see at 128×128 px.

Troubleshooting

"File too large" error

Your source GIF may have too many frames or too high a resolution. Try trimming the animation or using a lower-resolution source.

Blurry output

This usually happens when a very large GIF is compressed heavily. Start with a source file closer to 128×128 px for the sharpest results.

Animation not looping

Some GIF editors set the loop count to 1. AnimGifMoji preserves the original loop setting. If your emoji doesn't loop, re-export the source GIF with infinite looping enabled.