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How Do I Overlay a GIF in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 12:28 am

There are many ways to add GIFs to your Photoshop project. The easiest way is to use the “Paste as Smart Object” command. With this method, you can simply copy and paste the GIF into your project.

However, if you want to have more control over the GIF, you can use the “Place” command. This allows you to specify the size and position of the GIF. You can also use the “Layer Refine” command to control how the GIF interacts with other layers in your project.

PRO TIP: If you are not careful, you can end up with a GIF that is too large for your Photoshop project. Make sure to resize the GIF before you start working on it so that it fits within your project’s file size limitations.

If you want to add a text overlay to your GIF, you can use the “Type” tool. Simply click on the “T” icon in the toolbar and then click on the area where you want to add text.

You can change the font, size, and color of the text using the options in the top toolbar. You can also use the “Layer” menu to adjust the layer order of your text overlay.

To sum it up:

Adding a GIF to your Photoshop project is easy using either the “Paste as Smart Object” or “Place” command. You can also add a text overlay using the “Type” tool. To control how the GIF interacts with other layers, use the “Layer Refine” command.

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