# How to Add Giphy GIFs to Buffer Posts

> To add Giphy GIFs to Buffer posts, first browse Giphy, select a GIF, and download it to your local storage. Next, access the Create Post panel in Buffer, click the Upload tab, select the saved GIF file, and wait for the upload to complete.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-giphy-gifs-to-buffer-posts/
Apps: Buffer
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2dd9d673bd5aa8e5fa05/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Browse Giphy's GIF collection and select the GIF you want to use.
2. Click 'Download' to save a copy on your local storage.
3. After that, head back to Buffer and access the Create Post panel. From there, click the 'Upload' tab under the text field and select the GIF file.
4. Wait patiently while the file is being uploaded.
5. After completing these steps, the selected Giphy GIF file will be added to your Buffer post.