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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about GIFs cover creating, editing, and troubleshooting animated GIFs on Windows. Topics include using tools like VSDC for GIF creation with scale and resolution adjustments, running GIFs as live wallpapers on the lock screen, and performance issues where GIFs break down after repeated playback. Users also explore converting WebP animation files to GIF using IrfanView and incorporating moving GIFs into split-screen slideshow videos. These threads reflect common challenges and solutions for working with GIF files in Windows environments.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Windows 10 Screen Recording: Free Tools for Any Scenario

    Windows 10 ships with simple, no‑cost options to capture your screen—but knowing which built‑in tool to use, when to reach for a free third‑party utility, and how to avoid common pitfalls will save time and headaches for everyone from educators and IT pros to gamers and casual users. Background...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • clips compression free tools game bar gif media creation multi-source capture obs studio powerpoint privacy recording settings screen capture sharex tech tips tutorial video capture video editing windows 10
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. Xarzu

    Using VSDC to make a GIF and I want to adjust the scale and resolution.

    Using VSDC to make a GIF and I want to adjust the scale and resolution. I found that I could not adjust the scale and dimension of the images. So I faked it. Using trial and error, I adjusted the size and position of the individual images of the gif. I did figure out how to make the images fade...
    • Xarzu
    • Thread
    • animation canvas dimension editing tools fade effect free software gif image editing image positioning kapwing open source resolution scale software comparison transparency trial and error video editing video looping visual effects vsdc
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
  3. whoosh

    ART Running Down Discovery Road

    :)
    • whoosh
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    • animated image gif older man dancing running down discovery road
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  4. J

    Windows 10 A Guide on how to Run Live Wallpaper on Lock Screen.

    2024 Update! This guide is to show different methods to run live wallpaper on top of Windows Lock-Screen securely that include videos or GIF files. So it is customizable. It takes 2 programs to get it to work as soon as the Screen is locked with the assistance of Windows Task scheduler. These...
    • Johncoool
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    • customizable exe files gif guide installation live wallpapers lock screen nircmd runsaver screensaver secure task scheduler topaz video video conversion windows 10 windows 11 windows 7 windows 8.1 winrar
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  5. C

    Windows 7 Why do GIFs break down ?

    I have a small collection of GIFs I try to run on an older board and wonder why they don't run smoothly after a couple of plays. You would think 4gb of ram would be adequate, but maybe the person that made the gif has 16gb of ram and assumes that everyone else does. Not the case. If new...
  6. A

    anyone use irfanview and webp animation files?

    Hi, I have come across the new webp image file format, I had no issue putting webm files into kdenlive however cannot import webp animation files. I tried using a program called Irfanview to use its batch conversion however it only creates still gif files, not animation files. Any ideas welcome...
    • anotherwindowsuser
    • Thread
    • animation batch conversion gif image format import files irfanview kdenlive software video editing webp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  7. A

    How to Create Split-Screen Slideshows for Video

    Hi, I'd like to make a video where I have two separate slideshows in the same video, for example a picture on one side of the screen whether it be video, still image or moving gif assuming they are supported and another set of pictures on the other, much like you see in before and after videos...
  8. S

    Windows 7 How can one save "gifs" (?!?) from facebook under windows

    In FB there is a morphed image sequence or video file (ultimately don´t know exactly what type of file it is) of an urban building situation (once to now) in Berlin that does not allow a right click ... Log into Facebook | Facebook How can you download such a file please? Thanks for the attention!
  9. 2

    Windows 7 GIF File and PNG File To JPEG Question!

    Is there a way that I can convert or turn a GIF File and PNG File to a JPEG File and how?
    • 24ggirl
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    • editing file conversion gif graphics image format jpeg png software tech support windows
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. C

    Windows 7 Windows Picture Gallery icon (png)

    Hello, I've encountered a problem with my computer image setup. I'm tryng to fine the flower vase icon to use for png format pictures but all I'm getting is the shapes icon used for gif images. If there anyway I can fix the registry so I can have the flower vase icon back so I can be able to...
  11. C

    Windows Vista How to Set Windows Photo Viewer as Default for Opening GIF Files?

    i have a number of GIF images on my computer. for some reason they open in Internet Explorer rather than Windows Photo Viewer like other image extensions do. Can anyone tell me how to view GIFs in Windows Photo Viewer? Cause I can't seem to find it when i go to Open With. Thanks in advance.
    • clydefrog
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    • computer file association gif image display internet explorer open with photo viewer troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. whoosh

    VIDEO Funny gif

    :razz:
  13. Saltgrass

    Windows 8 Graphic File sizes seem different.

    I was trying to upload a graphic to one of the threads in the forum and the wait symbol kept running. I checked the allowable file sizes to see if it might be related, then checked the size of the files I was attempting to upload. These numbers seem a little strange, so if anyone has any...
    • Saltgrass
    • Thread
    • file size gif graphic files image format jpeg new install office 2010 snipping tool upload issues windows forum
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
  14. A

    Windows Vista Windows 7 Slide Show For Vista

    I wanted to put my themes that I put together and use them in Vista, but since Vista and XP don't have the "Slide Show" feature, I had to look for a 3rd party app. I found one that works pretty good, simple download, easy to use and light on resources. Link Removed - Invalid URL Here are...
    • Adamsappleone
    • Thread
    • application configuration customization desktop dynamics freeware gif graphics interval jpg lightweight options png resources slideshow software themes wallpaper windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
  15. whoosh

    So where is that cybercore ?

    Having a great time I hope :)
  16. whoosh

    Can You Feel it ?

    Rock On !
  17. whoosh

    Just something I am working on

    A work in progress :)
    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • attachment gif windows animation work in progress
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  18. whoosh

    Bad Kitten !

    Sorry for that angry kitten cybercore :)
  19. whoosh

    Apart from death Vampires are supposed to be Healthy

    Easy mistake to make ;)
    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • attachment meme gif vampire-humor windows forum
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  20. J

    Windows 7 can you alter a microsoft word file?

    Hi, Is it possible to change a MSW file to a gif,doc,txt,pdf,tif,or jpg? Because I am trying to upload a document created on microsoft word to a particular site that will not accept word files. If you know anything, please let me know, thanks!