: Select the file in Finder and press the Spacebar to see the animation.
: Drag and drop the file into a browser like Google Chrome , Microsoft Edge , or Firefox . On Mac : photo (1).gif
If your file is static or shows an error, check these common fixes: Why isn't my GIF working? - Padlet.help : Select the file in Finder and press
: Double-click to open in Preview , though it may sometimes show frames as individual layers rather than an animation. On Android/iOS : photo (1).gif
Open your or Photos app and select the image. Most modern mobile devices play GIFs automatically in the native photo viewer. Troubleshooting: If the GIF Won't Play