Is the text always spelled right?

Usually, for short words. GPT-Image-2.6 draws lettering well, but longer phrases can come out with a wrong or missing letter. Keep it to a few words, use HD for longer text, and check before you post.

Can I add text to my own GIF?

No. Text to GIF makes a new animated GIF of your words. To caption an existing GIF, use a GIF editor.

Which fonts can I use?

There are no font files: the model draws the letters in the style you pick. You can steer it by adding words such as "rounded", "serif", "graffiti" or "retro script" to the prompt.

How much does a text GIF cost?

3 credits in Standard and 6 in HD, the same as any GIF. Packs start at $4.99 for 40 credits; failed generations are refunded.

Can the background be transparent?

Not reliably. Text GIFs come with a background. Ask for a plain, solid background color if you plan to place the GIF on a page of the same color.

Your words, animated

Text to GIF Maker

Text to GIF turns a word or a short phrase into an animated GIF. Type "Happy Friday", "LOL" or the name of your shop, pick a lettering style, and GPT-Image-2.6 draws every frame: the neon flickers, the glitter sparkles, the letters bounce. Short words come out readable most of the time; check the spelling before you post.

Animate my words

GIF

1Type your words

Lettering

2Pick a style

3GIF or picture, and quality

Shape

Frames

Speed

Seamless loop (the last frame flows into the first)

3 credits, about 15-25 seconds. Failed generations are refunded. Pricing · Terms

Your GIF appears here.

What's new

2026-11-05Six lettering styles at launch: neon sign, glitter, bubble letters, fire, 8-bit and handwritten.

How to use the Text to GIF Maker

Type your words
One to four words work best: a greeting, a name, a hype word. Longer phrases are more likely to be misspelled.
Pick a lettering style
Neon sign, glitter, bubble letters, fire, 8-bit or handwritten, plus a speed and a shape.
Download your text GIF
The animated text is ready in seconds. Check the spelling, then post it or add it to your page.

Start with step 1

Made with this tool

Made on this site with GPT-Image-2.6 from the prompts shown, with no editing afterwards.

AI GIF example: "Happy Birthday" in glitter — "Happy Birthday" in glitter“Words: "Happy Birthday". Text style: glitter, sparkling letters with twinkling stars around them.”HD · 16 frames · squareMake one like this Original GIF

AI GIF example: Surfing corgi — Surfing corgi“A corgi wearing sunglasses surfs a big turquoise wave, ears flapping in the wind. Cartoon style, seamless loop.”Standard · 12 frames · squareMake one like this Original GIF

AI GIF example: Sleepy cat on a laptop — Sleepy cat on a laptop“A sleepy orange cat slowly falls asleep on a laptop keyboard, eyes closing. Anime style, seamless loop.”Standard · 16 frames · portraitMake one like this Original GIF

AI GIF example: Proud dog meme — Proud dog meme“A golden retriever in a tiny office shirt slowly nods in approval at a laptop, eyebrows raised. Caption: "WHEN THE CODE WORKS FIRST TRY". Cartoon style.”Standard · 12 frames · squareMake one like this Original GIF

What text to GIF makes

This text to GIF maker draws your words as animated lettering: a sign that lights up, letters that bounce in one by one, a word that burns. The model draws the letters, the background and the motion together, so each GIF is a small piece of word art rather than plain text on a color.

It does not caption a GIF you already have. To add text to an existing GIF, use a GIF editor. To make a GIF with a scene and a caption together, try the GIF meme generator.

Six lettering styles

Neon sign: glowing tubes that flicker on, made for dark backgrounds. Glitter: sparkly letters with moving highlights, made for greetings. Bubble letters: puffy candy-colored letters that bounce in turn.

Fire: letters of flame with rising sparks, for hype and game streams. 8-bit: chunky pixel letters that blink like an arcade screen. Handwritten: brush lettering that writes itself across paper, for notes and invitations.

Tips for readable animated text

Keep it short and type it exactly as you want it, with capitals where you want them. Choose a style with strong contrast, such as neon on dark or white bubble letters with an outline.

Use HD for longer words or small letters: Sunburst spells more reliably and keeps the letters steady between frames. If a letter comes out wrong, generate again; a spelling slip is not a failed generation, so it is not refunded.

Where to use text GIFs

Birthday and holiday greetings, "thank you" and "welcome" messages, Discord server banners, stream alerts, email headers, and an open sign for an online shop. A two-second loop catches the eye without autoplaying sound or a video player.

Want a scene instead? The AI GIF generator makes any idea into a looping GIF. You can also try the GPT Image 2.6 generator or the GIF meme generator. Credits for every tool are listed on the pricing page, and the guide on how to make a GIF with AI has prompt tips that work everywhere.

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Original GIFs, clear rules

ImagenGIF makes new images from your words with OpenAI's GPT-Image-2.6. Do not ask for sexual content, real people (including celebrities and politicians), minors, or copyrighted characters and logos. Every prompt is checked before anything is charged, OpenAI applies its own safety filters, and a blocked generation is refunded. ImagenGIF is an independent site and is not affiliated with OpenAI or Google.

Text to GIF Maker FAQ

Your words, looping in seconds

One sentence about what moves. GPT-Image-2.6 draws every frame, and the GIF loops on its own.