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Ratty Poe
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Post by Ratty Poe on Feb 19, 2021 13:07:40 GMT -8
I've seen people with gifs as avatars on PB forums, and it even says .gif files are supported. However I made my own gif and uploaded it, but it didnt work. It only did a picture and it never moved. I tried on the new phoenix theme thing and on old themes, as cover photo and avatar, but didnt work either. It actually did start for a split second on the cover but then stopped. I'm uploading the gif from my gallery. Do I have to link it?
I feel like this is a silly question but I can't seem to figure it out lol. I even resized the gif to lower than 150x150. Is it just me or am I missing something obvious?? Thank you for your help!
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Post by Scott on Feb 19, 2021 13:11:25 GMT -8
Ratty Poe, do you have a link to where the gif is on your forum?
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bigballofyarn
"If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe." -Carl Sagan
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Post by bigballofyarn on Feb 19, 2021 13:15:19 GMT -8
I've seen people with gifs as avatars on PB forums, and it even says .gif files are supported. However I made my own gif and uploaded it, but it didnt work. It only did a picture and it never moved. I tried on the new phoenix theme thing and on old themes, as cover photo and avatar, but didnt work either. It actually did start for a split second on the cover but then stopped. I'm uploading the gif from my gallery. Do I have to link it? I feel like this is a silly question but I can't seem to figure it out lol. I even resized the gif to lower than 150x150. Is it just me or am I missing something obvious?? Thank you for your help! Did you upload it to ProBoards directly?
I've noticed that some free image hosts will upload a large .gif file, but then leave you with a still image.
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Ratty Poe
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February 2020
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Post by Ratty Poe on Feb 19, 2021 13:19:02 GMT -8
no, but I will do that now =) As of this post, the gif was only in my gallery
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Nov 20, 2022 19:13:14 GMT -8
Ratty Poe
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February 2020
shoebill
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Post by Ratty Poe on Feb 19, 2021 13:19:56 GMT -8
I've seen people with gifs as avatars on PB forums, and it even says .gif files are supported. However I made my own gif and uploaded it, but it didnt work. It only did a picture and it never moved. I tried on the new phoenix theme thing and on old themes, as cover photo and avatar, but didnt work either. It actually did start for a split second on the cover but then stopped. I'm uploading the gif from my gallery. Do I have to link it? I feel like this is a silly question but I can't seem to figure it out lol. I even resized the gif to lower than 150x150. Is it just me or am I missing something obvious?? Thank you for your help! Did you upload it to ProBoards directly?
I've noticed that some free image hosts will upload a large .gif file, but then leave you with a still image.
Im pretty sure, I didn't use an image hoster or anything like that
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260524
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Nov 20, 2022 19:13:14 GMT -8
Ratty Poe
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February 2020
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Post by Ratty Poe on Feb 19, 2021 13:41:27 GMT -8
Okay done! do you want me to PM you the link to my forum or put it here so I don't advertise?
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Post by Scott on Feb 19, 2021 13:46:17 GMT -8
Okay done! do you want me to PM you the link to my forum or put it here so I don't advertise? When you say "okay done", is this referring to uploading the image directly to ProBoards? And if so, I assume you are still having an issue? You can post the link here. It's not considered advertising if seeking assistance.
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Nov 20, 2022 19:13:14 GMT -8
Ratty Poe
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February 2020
shoebill
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Post by Ratty Poe on Feb 19, 2021 13:59:54 GMT -8
Well you asked if I had a link to the gif on my forum, so I uploaded the gif on my forum and here is the link: (warning: contains spoilers to the ending of Little Nightmares I and II) rats-that-strike.proboards.com/thread/134/gif-avatar-testingI think thats what you meant. Even then the gifs dont seem to work but not sure. I did 2 gifs since I couldn't decide which was better, so either one works. I can pick one if thats easier.
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Post by Scott on Feb 19, 2021 14:12:06 GMT -8
Ratty Poe, best I can tell the issue has something to do with how the gifs were created, (or encoded when saved). what did you use to make the gifs? (Program on your computer or online app?)
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Ratty Poe
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February 2020
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Post by Ratty Poe on Feb 19, 2021 14:16:34 GMT -8
used this app on my device, it turned a video into a gif and trimmed it. I'll do an experiment and use another app and see how that goes
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Post by Scott on Feb 19, 2021 14:29:52 GMT -8
Ratty Poe , you should add gifs using the Insert Image button as opposed to the Add Attachment button. Can you give it a try this way?
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260524
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Nov 20, 2022 19:13:14 GMT -8
Ratty Poe
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February 2020
shoebill
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Post by Ratty Poe on Feb 19, 2021 14:31:29 GMT -8
I uploaded 2 different gifs, same link as above, I commented. The first one was made in another app, and the second one is same app as usual, but terrible quality & low resolution. actually, the low resolution one plays like a normal gif for me! So is it the other gifs are too big?
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Nov 20, 2022 19:13:14 GMT -8
Ratty Poe
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February 2020
shoebill
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Post by Ratty Poe on Feb 19, 2021 14:32:04 GMT -8
Ratty Poe , you should add gifs using the Insert Image button as opposed to the Add Attachment button. Can you give it a try this way? oops, didnt see this! Let me see
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260524
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Nov 20, 2022 19:13:14 GMT -8
Ratty Poe
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February 2020
shoebill
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Post by Ratty Poe on Feb 19, 2021 14:35:47 GMT -8
Apologies for 3 posts in a row! I missed your last post!
When I press the Insert Image button, it asks for the image link. So I have a question: Am I allowed to post the gif on my forum, copy the link, and then use the link from that (on the same forum)? Would that even make a difference, or is it considered hotlinking? I have never used an image host before.
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Post by Michael on Feb 19, 2021 14:47:20 GMT -8
Apologies for 3 posts in a row! I missed your last post! When I press the Insert Image button, it asks for the image link. So I have a question: Am I allowed to post the gif on my forum, copy the link, and then use the link from that (on the same forum)? Would that even make a difference, or is it considered hotlinking? I have never used an image host before. Yes, you could do that. This is part of what your forum/theme storage is for!
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