How to Post GIF Images on Whatsapp

With so many image-sharing websites nowadays, it isn't hard to come across an animated GIF image that is so funny and entertaining that you just absolutely want to share it with your Whatsapp contacts. Unfortunately on first try, attaching the GIF image just seems to send a static image to your friends. There's no animation, no chance to share the moment. What happened?

You need to convert it to a video, and here's how:

1. Go to http://www.online-convert.com (opens new window)
2. Video Converter > Select target format (convert to flv)
3. Choose either "Upload your video you want to convert to FLV" or "Enter URL of the file you want to convert to FLV", and select your GIF image
4. Hit the "Convert File" button
5. Once done, the FLV file will be downloaded automatically into your device and you will be presented with a screen where you can (a) redownload the FLV file, and (b) delete the file from the website's server
6. Now, open Whatsapp Messenger
7. Open the chat window of the contact(s) you wish to send the GIF
8. Attach (paperclip icon at top right) > Gallery > Video > All Videos > Recent
9. You'll be able to preview the GIF image one last time before sending it by pressing the play button on the GIF
10. Send!