
Turn off the microphone since GIFs don’t have sound. Step 2: Launch the extensionĬlick the Screencastify icon in your browser bar to launch the extension.Ĭhoose between recording a single browser tab or your entire desktop if you plan to go between tabs or apps. If not, click the puzzle piece on your browser bar to enable the extension. Once you download the extension, you’ll see the icon appear on your Chrome browser bar.

Step 1: Download the Screencastify Chrome Extensionĭownload the Screencastify Chrome Extension from the Chrome Web Store. If you’d prefer to learn via video, scroll down to the bottom of this post. I’ve outlined the steps and a few tips below. Making GIFs is easy (and free!) with Screencastify. You’ll find them scattered throughout my blog as well (this post included). I use them often in the materials I prepare for teachers and students when I want to demonstrate something. Animated GIFs are a great instructional tool.
