GIF Vault offers several flexible ways to import your favorite animated GIFs and static images into your personal collection. Depending on your device (iPhone, iPad, or Mac), you can choose the method that fits your workflow best.
How to Import Media
On iPhone or iPad, tap the Add (+) button in the top-right corner of the navigation bar to open the Add Image... menu. On Mac, clicking Add opens the file picker directly.
1. From File
This option opens the system document picker. You can browse local storage, iCloud Drive, or another connected file provider. On iPhone and iPad, you can select multiple supported files at once. Supported video files are converted to GIFs and require GIF Vault Pro.
2. From Photo Library
Opens the native iOS photo picker. You can browse your camera roll, albums, and shared folders. You can select and import up to 20 items at a time.
3. From Clipboard
If you copy GIF, image, or video data from another app, tap From Clipboard to add it to your vault. For a copied web address, use From URL instead.
- If you copy a video file, GIF Vault Pro can automatically convert it into an animated GIF.
4. From URL
If you have the direct link to a GIF on the web (e.g., https://example.com/animation.gif), paste it here. GIF Vault will download and save it directly to your vault.
5. From Video Library (Pro Feature)
Have a short video on your device that you want to turn into a loop? Select "From Video Library" to choose a video and convert it.
iPad & Mac: Drag and Drop
If you are using an iPad in split view or a Mac running macOS (via Mac Catalyst), you can simply drag any image or GIF from your web browser, Finder, or another app and drop it directly onto the main vault window to import it instantly.
You can also drag an item out of the main grid or Detail View and drop it in another app.