Do GIFs Work as Headers on Tumblr? Let’s Dive In!
If you’ve ever tried to set a vibrant GIF header on Tumblr, only to be met with heartbreak when it doesn’t quite work, you’re not alone! Here’s the scoop: to ensure that your beloved GIFs fit perfectly as headers, you’ll need to go through a little bit of extra effort by splitting the GIF into frames. Yes, it might sound like a chore, but imagine the rewards: a lively header that catches everyone’s eyeballs!
First off, there’s an important technical tidbit you need to know. When you upload an image that you think is a GIF, it might actually be saved as *WebP*. That’s right! You could be *tricked* into thinking it’s the classic GIF format. To find out what your browser is doing, check out this handy tool. You might see something like:
text/html,application/xhtml+xml,application/xml;q=0.9,image/webp,image/apng,*/*;q=0.8,application/signed-exchange;v=b3;q=0.9
Yup. That pesky image/webp is sneaking in there! If you want the normal GIF formats to show up, you need to tweak your browser’s settings. Get yourself a browser extension that lets you modify headers so you can wave goodbye to that WebP nonsense. Think of it as giving your browser a little pep talk to stop being a drama queen!
- Head on over to Chrome Web Store.
- Or, if you’re an Opera person, check out Opera Add-ons.
Once you’ve set your header adjustments just right, you should begin to experience the magic of GIFs coming through as headers! Bonus! Your files will end up lighter—perfect for those who share their creations online.
But, alas, we all know that amidst this technical paradise, there are still some downsides. You may have to rely on tools like IrfanView or specific image viewers to see your images if they’re saved as WebP. Yes, it sucks that not all viewers are on board yet!
If you’re still scratching your head and wondering how to make gifs work as headers on Tumblr or need help navigating this GIFing world, feel free to connect with us for more juicy tips and resources!
