To get and use GIFs on your iPhone, you have several straightforward options:

Sending GIFs via Messages App (#images)

• Open the Messages app and enter a conversation.
• Tap the plus (+) icon next to the text field.
• Tap "More" and select the "#images" app.
• Search for a GIF by keyword or browse trending GIFs.
• Tap a GIF to add it to your message and send it.

You can also save received GIFs by tapping and holding the GIF in Messages and selecting "Save" to store it in your Photos app. Note that GIFs animate only within Messages on Apple devices

Using Third-Party GIF Apps

• Download popular GIF apps like Giphy, Imgur, Ripl, or Gif It from the App Store.
• These apps allow you to browse, create, and share GIFs.
• Giphy integrates directly with iMessage, letting you send GIFs and stickers by opening the App Store icon in Messages, searching for "GIPHY," and using it within your conversations

Accessing GIFs on the Keyboard

• In iOS 16 and later, you can add the GIF keyboard by going to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard, then selecting the GIF keyboard if available.
• This enables quick access to GIFs directly from your keyboard while typing

Saving GIFs to Your iPhone

• To save GIFs from Messages or apps, tap and hold the GIF, then choose "Save" to add it to your Photos app.
• On iOS 11 and later, saved GIFs are viewable in the "Animated" album in Photos.
• On older iOS versions, you may need third-party apps like GifWrapped or GifPlayerFree to view GIFs properly

These methods cover browsing, sending, saving, and creating GIFs on your iPhone efficiently.