Pictor makes it easy to create GIFs and boomerang-style animations directly inside your event templates. Whether you want a simple 3-frame GIF or a rapid-fire burst animation, the Template Editor gives you full control over timing, frame count, and playback style.
1. Open or Create a Template
Enter your event.
Click Add Template or select Edit Template.
Choose Create Template if building one from scratch.
2. Enable GIF Capture Mode
Inside the template, open the Capture settings.
Under Capture Type, you can choose:
Static Image
GIF
Video
Select GIF.
3. Set Frame Count and Duration
When GIF mode is enabled, you’ll see two key controls; Number of Frames defines how many images will make up the GIF (2 or 3 frames for example) and Overall Duration which controls how long the entire GIF will last (3 seconds, 8 seconds for example).
4. Preview in the Simulator
Use the Simulator to test your GIF:
Frame 1 appears
Frame 2
Frame 3
Final GIF is displayed based on your timing
This lets you confirm pacing, smoothness, and flow.
Advanced GIF Options
Pictor provides additional GIF modes to help you create more dynamic animations.
Burst Mode
Burst mode rapidly captures multiple frames in a short time.
Example:
Duration: 2 seconds
Frames: 10
Captures quickly without countdown between each frame
Only a single countdown appears before the burst starts
Great for fast movement, action shots, or high-energy activations.
Boomerang (Reverse Playback)
Turn your GIF into a forward-and-back looping animation.
Simply enable Reverse.
This makes the GIF play:
Forward → Backward → Loop
Perfect for TikTok-style or Instagram-style motion effects.
Summary
You can create a GIF in Pictor in just a few steps:
Open or create a template
Switch Capture Type to GIF
Choose frame count and duration
Save the template and your flow
Preview in the simulator
(Optional) Use Burst or Reverse for advanced effects
You’re ready to start creating GIFs, burst animations, and boomerangs for your events!