How can I make a GIF in Photoshop?

Creating a GIF in Photoshop is a straightforward process.

1. **Open Photoshop**:
- Launch Adobe Photoshop on your computer.

2. **Prepare Your Files**:
- Before creating a GIF, make sure you have the images or video frames you want to include in your animation.
- Organize these files in a folder for easy access.

3. **Create a New Document**:
- Go to "File" > "New" to create a new Photoshop document.
- Set the dimensions and resolution for your GIF. Ensure the settings match the size and quality you want for your animation.

4. **Import Frames**:
- Go to "File" > "Open" and select the first image or frame you want to include in your GIF.
- Open the image. It will appear as a new tab in your Photoshop workspace.

5. **Create Frames**:
- In the "Timeline" panel (if not visible, go to "Window" > "Timeline" to open it), click on the "Create Frame Animation" button.
- In the "Timeline" panel, you should see one frame representing your image.

6. **Add Frames**:
- To add more frames, open the next image in your series.
- In the "Timeline" panel, click the "New Frame" button (next to the trash icon).
- Continue adding frames for each image or frame you want in your GIF.

7. **Set Frame Duration**:
- To control the duration of each frame (how long it's displayed), click on the time below each frame in the "Timeline" panel and set the time in seconds.

8. **Looping Options**:
- Decide how many times your GIF will loop:
- To loop it indefinitely, select "Forever."
- To loop it a specific number of times, set the number accordingly.

9. **Preview**:
- Click the "Play" button in the "Timeline" panel to preview your GIF.
- Make any necessary adjustments to frame durations or other settings.

10. **Save as GIF**:
- To save your animation as a GIF, go to "File" > "Export" > "Save for Web (Legacy)."
- In the "Save for Web" dialog box, choose "GIF" from the format options.
- Adjust settings such as the number of colors, dithering, and image size to optimize your GIF.
- Preview the GIF in the dialog box to see how it will look.
- Click the "Save" button to choose the location and name for your GIF file.

11. **Finalize and Save**:
- Click "Save" to save your GIF.