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.

[📹 Watch the video tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIkAPFnzVW4)

> **Good to know:** GIF and Boomerang capture are available on every Pictor plan — Basic ($49/mo), Pro ($99/mo), and Premium ($149/mo). No upgrade required.

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## 1. Open or Create a Template

- Enter your event
- Click **Add Template** or select **Edit Template**
- Choose **Create Template** if building one from scratch

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## 2. Enable GIF Capture Mode

Inside the template, open the **Capture** settings.

![Screenshot of Capture settings](https://app.chatwoot.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBCTWdtYmdVPSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--05c2201c2eb55de09be34120a9f52dd239e9fcbc/gif_screenshot.png)

Under *Capture Type*, you can choose:

- **Static Image**
- **GIF**
- **Video**

Select **GIF**.

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## 3. Set Frame Count and Duration

When GIF mode is enabled, you will see two key controls:

- **Number of Frames** — defines how many images will make up the GIF (2 or 3 frames for example)
- **Overall Duration** — controls how long the entire GIF will last (3 seconds, 8 seconds for example)

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## 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.

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# 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.

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## 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.

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## Summary

You can create a GIF in Pictor in just a few steps:

1. Open or create a template
2. Switch Capture Type to **GIF**
3. Choose frame count and duration
4. Save the template and your flow
5. Preview in the simulator
6. (Optional) Use **Burst** or **Reverse** for advanced effects

GIF and Boomerang are available on all Pictor plans. You are ready to start creating GIFs, burst animations, and boomerangs for your events!