Facebook Upload Animated Gif. Your icon itself will NOT be animated. Uploading a GIF using the PhotoVideo tool will simply upload a single frame of the GIF as an image.
A representative for Facebook. If you want the GIF image autoplay without clicking the white circle you can go to Setting Video Autoplay and it will start to animate automatically. FACEBOOK The new animated Profile Pictures are being trialled in.
Upload an existing GIF image from your computer or device to post as an animated image on Facebook.
Facebook is now allowing users to upload GIFs just like they would an image or video on the platform without having to rely on an external GIF-hosting service. Upload GIFs and convert videos to GIFs to share on Facebook Twitter Instagram text message email and everywhere else. Facebook will notify you once the GIF has been uploaded. How to Create an Animated Promo.