How to Post GIFs on Twitter

Twitter now supports GIFs — better late than never.

Users of the social network have long requested the ability to tweet the endlessly looping animations. They got their wish on Wednesday, when Twitter announced the update via a tweet from its support team (it's your move now, Facebook)

Starting today, you can share and view animated GIFs on https://t.co/wJD8Fp317i, Android and iPhonehttps://t.co/XBrAbOm4Ya

— Twitter Support (@Support) June 18, 2014

You can view GIFs on Twitter's site, as well as on Android and iPhone devices. However, it appears you can only post them via Twitter.com, and they do not function on tablets. Read more...