How to Add an Animated Image

Search Google Images for an “animated gif”

Part One

You may want to start by selecting a size for the image.

Click on an image to open it.

Click to see the full size image.

Right click on the image and select Save Image As…

Choose a destination where you can easily find it.

Open PowerPoint and navigate to the slide where you want the animation.

Select Insert>Picture>From File…

Locate the file; select it; click Insert.

You may need to resize the image, but be sure not to distort it or make it too large.

View slideshow to test your animation. NOTE: Be sure your animation looks good with the rest of your slide. Don’t put an image with a white background on a green slide, for instance. For this slide, I’ve added a black box and some text to this finished version to make it look more natural.

Be sure your animation looks good with the rest of your slide. Don’t put an image with a white background on a green slide, for instance. And don’t use an animation that has nothing to do with the content of the slide. For this slide, I’ve added a black box and some text to this finished version to make it look more natural.

Part Two

Search Google Images for images with a “transparent background”

Click on your selection.

Click to see the Full Size Image

Right-click and select Save Image As...

Save the file somewhere easy for you to locate.

Open your slide and select Insert>Picture>From File…

Select the file and click Insert.

Resize the image if necessary. Be careful not to distort it or make it too large.

Place the image where you want it to be at the conclusion of the animation.

Right-click the image and select Custom Animation…

Then choose Entrance and Crawl In, Fly In, etc.

Then select the direction and speed. Preview and adjust as necessary.

“Slow down, Grandpa!”