What to know how to make a GIF in Photoshop? Check out our ten favourite photo animation effect templates to create cool animated GIFs from Envato Elements.

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15 Best GIF Effects for Photoshop

1. Glitch GIF Maker  (ABR, ATN)

If you want to make a GIF from photos, check out Glitch GIF Maker. It’s designed to help you create a funky glitch GIF quickly and easily. Just pop your photograph in the smart object, save for the web, and you’ll have your smart GIF! Get your GIF ideas for Photoshop going with this action.

2. Hacking Photoshop Animation Templates (ABR, ATN)

A pattern, brush, and action set, Hacking Photoshop Animation Templates creates a very cool, futuristic, computerised effect. All you’ll need is a few clicks to get these Adobe Photoshop action effects up and running. If you want to know how to make a GIF animation in Photoshop, this one is made for you.

3. Ephemera Photo Animation Effect  (ABR, ATN)

Captivating and ethereal, Ephemera Photo Animation Effect creates an animated smart GIF with gorgeous swirls of smoke and gentle pastel colours. Create something truly breathtaking with one of the best Photoshop GIF actions online.

4. Dimension Photoshop Animation Templates (ABR, ATN)

For use as a static image or a looping, animated GIF, Dimension is easy to use: just paste your photograph into the smart object. It creates Photoshop animated effects that add diagonal lines and a spot of glow/lens flare. Apply these Photoshop animation presets to make a GIF from photos for your next professional presentation.

5. Animated Double Exposure Action (ABR, ATN)

Double exposure effects are always visually interesting, but add some animation and you’ve got something unique. That’s why animated effects like this one are so popular. Use images and videos, and blend them to create the Animated Double Exposure action effect. You can change the colours, effects, and light leaks for full control.

6. Fire Photoshop Animation Templates (ABR, ATN)

Beautifully animated and realistic, Fire Photoshop Animation Templates will help you make a GIF from photos that are really special. When your photograph just isn’t punchy enough to get attention, set it on fire with this animated action for Photoshop. You’ll love the results of one of the top Photoshop GIF templates on Envato Elements.

7. Animated Snow Photoshop Action (ABR, ATN)

From fire to ice… sort of. Animated Snow Photoshop Action is one of our favourite Photoshop animation presets that will give you chills with six looped video files, each with snow blowing in a different direction. There are five fog brushes and ten colour options included in this animated action for Photoshop.

8. Sparklers Animated Effects (ABR, ATN)

The joy of playing with sparklers doesn’t end when you hit adulthood. If you can’t con your mum into writing a rude word with her sparkler while you take a long exposure, then why not make a GIF in Photoshop instead? It’s almost as fun, and you’ll be happy to see how easy it is to use these Adobe Photoshop animation effects.

9. Ink Scribbles Animation Photoshop Action (ABR, ATN)

Create smart GIF effects with something fun and messy thanks to the Ink Scribbles Animation Photoshop Action. With sketchy outlines and paint splatter effects to choose from, all you have to do is paint over your still image and run the action.

10. Glitch GIF Maker (ABR, ATN)

We’ll continue with another glitch effect; eight in fact, as Glitch GIF Maker download comes with plenty of options. The layers are fully editable, so you can customise your result to suit, and there are two PSDs included: one for portrait and one for landscape.

11. GIF Animated Effects (ABR, ATN)

Still not sure how to make a GIF animation in Photoshop? It’s pretty easy with Photoshop animation templates like GIF Animated Effects. This wonderful effect allows you to increase the sense of action and excitement in your photos.

12. Sparkles GIF Photoshop Animation Templates (ABR, ATN)

Who doesn’t love sparkles? If you love them as much as we do, use Sparkles GIF Photoshop Animation Templates to add a touch of glamour and make a GIF from photos you love.

13. Liquid Paint GIF Effects (ABR, ATN)

Liquid Paint GIF Effects is a cool way to bring a dynamic effect to your photos. The action does all the heavy lifting for you with just a click or two. A video tutorial link is included in the download. The tutorial covers how to set up your Photoshop file as well as effect customisation techniques.

14. Glitch GIF Maker (ATN)

Glitch GIF Maker will make a GIF in Photoshop quicker than your eyes will believe. This video sequence of animated glitch effects requires just a few clicks to set in motion to transfer your photos and create a wonderful glitch effect.

15. Shatter GIF Animated Photo (ATN)

Add this stunning animated shatter effect to your images when you use Shatter GIF Animated Photoshop action. It creates the effect of an image coming apart in a spectacular fashion. Apply this action to make a GIF from photos that’s designed to impress.

Choose Your Favourite Photo Animation Effect

Now that you know just where to find the best photo animation effect templates when you need them, head to Envato Elements and download your favourites today. 

Learn to Create a Cool Animated Photo GIF for Instagram in this terrific video:

Or discover How to Make a GIF From a Video With and Without Photoshop in this tutorial:

And if you want to learn even more about GIFs, check out these top resources and tutorials from Envato Tuts+:

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  How to Compress Animated GIF Files Without Losing Image Quality

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  How to Make Living Still Images With Looping Photo Animator for After Effects

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  How to Shoot Images for a Stop Motion Animated GIF

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  How to Animate a Static Logo

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  How to Optimize an Animated GIF: 10 Ways

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  How to Make a Historical Then-and-Now Picture and Animated Gif

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  Create an Animated Interface GIF in Adobe Photoshop

  In this tutorial, we will use Adobe Photoshop to design a simple iPhone app GUI and then create an animation of it to present it to a client.
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  Create a Daft Punk GIF Animation Using Illustrator and Photoshop

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