So you wanna add a GIF as your Tumblr header on mobile huh?
Let me tell ya, that’s like adding whipped cream to a cupcake. It’s totally unnecessary but also makes it WAY better! It’s like saying “Hey world, look at my blog and also get ready for some awesome visuals!” Who doesn’t love sparkly unicorns or dancing cats at the top of their page? So grab your phone, ignore that laundry piling up in the corner, and let’s make your Tumblr super cool.
Step 1: Open That App
First things first, open the Tumblr app. You know, that little blue box with a T on it. If you can find it among all those other apps you never use anymore.
But if you can’t find it, just try looking in that “games” folder where all those stupid Candy Crush clones are living. You’ll find it eventually—like treasure hunting but without pirates.
Step 2: Go to Your Blog
Once you’re in the app, tap on your profile picture or icon thingy at the bottom right corner. And no, don’t tap too hard or you might break your phone!
Then look for your blog name which is usually written across the top like an award-winning movie title.
Step 3: Access Your Settings
Now here comes the fun part (no really)! Look for that little gear icon which means settings – it’s like when someone tells you to go into “settings” on video games just to mess things up.
Go ahead and hit that gear icon as if you’re trying to fix a broken spaceship or something.
Step 4: Choose Edit Theme
After you get into settings—wait for it—look for “Edit theme.” It’s practically screaming at you! Kinda like when your dog begs for treats. Tap it before it gets bored and walks away (probably to eat a sock).
You should now see all these fancy options about colors and fonts and stuff making your eyes go all googly!
Step 5: Find the Header Section
Scroll down till ya see “Header.” This is where all magic happens! Like turning boring old bread into French toast!! Or in our case, turning plain ol’ text into GIFS!
There’ll be an option that says something like “Upload Image.” Just keep scrolling until you find it cause finding stuff on phones is harder than finding a needle in a haystack!
Step 6: Upload Your GIF
Time to shine bright like a diamond (or just a really good GIF)! Click that upload button and pick out your most favorite animated masterpiece from your camera roll!
Just make sure its actually a GIF dude! No one wants to see random selfies of yourself when they want dancing hamsters, am I right?
Then wait for it to upload—it might take longer than waiting for that microwave popcorn to pop.
Step 7: Save Changes
Alrighty then, once you’ve uploaded that fabulous piece of animation artistry – scroll back up and hit save! This is super important because we don’t want all that hard work going poof into thin air like my last attempt at adulting!
Once you’ve saved changes, check out how glorious your blog looks with its new bubbly header. Seriously check it out!!!
FAQ Section
Question: Can I use any GIF?
Answer: Yeah but make sure it fits within Tumblr’s rules man so no weird stuff please!
Question: What size does my GIF need to be?
Answer: Just keep it under 500KB…that’s kinda small unless u found some big party balloon!
Question: Will everyone see my fancy header?
Answer: Totally!! Unless they have bad internet… then they might just see a sad blank space 😢
Question: Can I change my header again?
Answer: Duh!! It’s not like they’re gonna put u in Tumblr jail for changing headers too often lol
Question: Is there a limit on how many times I can upload?
Answer: Nope!!! Go wild!!! Upload as many gifs as your heart desires!!!
Question: What if my gif doesn’t look good?
Answer: That’s okay!!! Just upload another one till u find THE ONE!!
Question: Why did I decide to do this anyway?
Answer: Because gifs rule dude!!!! And who doesn’t love flashy things??
So there ya go! You’re officially ready to rock out with your new animated header on Tumblr. Now go show off those epic dance moves… well not yours—just let those cute animals dance for ya 🐾
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