Animated GIFs Not Animated in Outlook? Here's the Fix

Outlook GIFs Not Playing? Try This

To resolve the issue of GIFs not playing or animating in Microsoft Outlook, users need to ensure they are using a compatible application client. This includes checking the following settings:

Advanced Options:

In Outlook, navigate to File > Options > Advanced. Enable the "Play animated GIFs" option.

Windows Settings:

Go to Windows Settings > System > Ease of Accessibility. Under the "Visual effects" section, ensure that the "Animate controls and elements inside windows" option is enabled.

Animated GIF Compatibility:

Not all animated GIFs are compatible with Outlook. If you are using an Office 365 Business account, you can insert animated GIFs into emails, but certain limitations may apply.