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Add Borders to GIFs in 3 Easy Steps

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Sign Up and Upload Your GIF
Sign up for Descript, then start a new project. Upload your GIF by dragging and dropping it into the project window. Descript will automatically begin processing your file, making it ready for editing.
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Open "Layer" Panel and Select Effect
Once the upload is complete, open the "Layer" panel and select the desired effect. This panel allows you to customize your GIF by adding borders, shadows, and other visual enhancements. Simply click on the effect you want, and it will be applied instantly to your GIF.
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Publish and Export Your GIF
Click "Publish" and navigate to the "Export" tab. Choose your desired file type and configure the export settings to your preference. Once everything is set, click "Export" to save your GIF with the newly added border.

Add Stylish Borders to Your GIFs Effortlessly

Set up templates to brand your GIFs
With Descript, setting up templates to brand your GIFs is a breeze. Customize borders, logos, and styles to ensure your GIFs consistently reflect your brand. This feature streamlines the process, allowing you to maintain a professional look effortlessly while adding borders to your GIFs.
Create GIFs with text from existing GIFs, images, or video clips
Enhance your GIFs effortlessly with Descript. Transform existing GIFs, images, or video clips by adding text, making your content more engaging and informative. Whether you're adding borders or captions, Descript provides the tools to create eye-catching GIFs that communicate your message effectively.
Resize, crop, and compress GIFs in seconds
Resize, crop, and compress GIFs in seconds with Descript. Whether you're adding a border to your GIF or optimizing it for faster loading times, Descript makes it effortless. Enhance your visuals without compromising quality, ensuring your content stands out and performs well across all platforms.

More than a GIF Border Tool

Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing tool that lets you edit podcasts and videos like a doc.

Templates
Use Descript's templates to effortlessly add borders to your GIFs, ensuring a consistent and polished appearance for all your visual content.
Collaboration
Collaborate seamlessly with team members to add borders to GIFs, ensuring a unified and polished final product.
Video editing
Effortlessly edit videos and add borders to GIFs, enhancing your visual content with Descript's intuitive video editing tools.
Captions & subtitles
Effortlessly add captions and subtitles to your GIFs, enhancing accessibility and engagement with Descript's intuitive tools.

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With a 4.6-out-of-5-star rating and a bunch of distinctions on G2, Descript’s users have declared it an industry standard in the video and podcasting world.

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“With Descript I'll be able to at least double my content output since editing is taking one-quarter the time it used to.”

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“Descript has made cleaning up and creating my educational videos into professional presentations [possible] without needing extensive technical computer skills.”

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“Descript makes recording and editing audio and video a breeze. It's advanced features have streamlined my workflows, saving me a lot of time usually spent editing.”

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“The collaborative tools streamline teamwork, allowing my team and me to work efficiently together on projects. Overall, Descript enhances productivity and simplifies the editing process.”

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“Transcription based editing makes the process much faster…All in all, a must have editor for most audiences, especially in SaaS marketing.”

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1 transcription hour / month

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10 transcription hours / month

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30 minutes / month of AI speech with stock AI speakers and custom voice clones

5 minutes / month of avatars

Questions? We have answers

What types of borders can I add to my GIF using this tool?
With this tool, you can add various types of borders to your GIFs, including solid, dashed, and dotted lines. You can also customize the border's color, thickness, and style to match your creative vision, ensuring your GIF stands out.
Can I customize the color and thickness of the border for my GIF?
Yes, you can customize both the color and thickness of the border for your GIF using Descript. The tool offers a range of options to adjust these settings, allowing you to create a personalized and visually appealing border for your animated content.
What pricing plans does Descript offer for its users?
Descript offers a range of pricing plans to suit different needs. Users can choose from the Free plan, the Creator plan at $12 per month, the Pro plan at $24 per month, and the Enterprise plan with custom pricing for larger teams.
Does Descript support collaboration features for team projects?
Yes, Descript supports collaboration features for team projects. It allows multiple users to edit, comment, and review content in real-time, ensuring seamless teamwork. This makes it easy for teams to work together on projects, enhancing productivity and communication.

Add Border to GIF

Add Borders to GIFs in 3 Easy Steps

Add Stylish Borders to Your GIFs Effortlessly

More than a GIF Border Tool

Surely there’s one for you

Questions? We have answers