Create an Animated gif with Photoshop

It is easy to make an animated gif with Adobe Photoshop.

1st Make the layers needed for your animation.

2nd Open the Animation palette which is located at Window > Animation.

3rd Make the frames in the Animation palette needed for animation and set layer visibility for each frame.

4th Set the length of time each frame will show. Use the drop down menu below each frame.

5th Preview your animation by pressing the play button.

6th Save your animation. Go to File > Save for Web and other devices. Make sure the file format is gif not jpeg.

7th Post your gif to your web site.


Cheers,
Mike