How to Make Animated Gif TechSmith Snagit Extension

This video tutorial demonstrates how to use the Snagit Chrome extension and app to create animated GIFs. It covers the installation process of both the extension and app, recording a Google Drive session, and converting the recording into an animated GIF. The tutorial also highlights the versatility of animated GIFs, showing how they can be embedded in slideshows, documents, or emails to visually demonstrate steps without requiring user interaction.

What is the first step in setting up Snagit for creating animated GIFs?

• Open the Snagit app

• Install the Snagit extension and app

• Record a video

• Create a slideshow

What is the maximum duration for a video to be converted into an animated GIF using Snagit?

• 15 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 10 seconds

Which feature of Snagit allows you to capture the transition to the new Google Drive?

• Screenshot tool

• Video recording

• Text annotation

• Image editor

How can you share the animated GIF created with Snagit?

• Only by uploading to social media

• By printing it

• By embedding it in a document or slideshow

• Only through email

What is one advantage of using animated GIFs in instructional materials?

• They require clicking to view steps

• They visually demonstrate steps without interaction

• They are difficult to share

• They are static images