How to Convert PDF to GIF
Double-click your target PDF to open it in "Preview"., Click "File" in the toolbar at the top of the screen., Click the "Export" option. , Hold down the "Option" key and click the "Format" field., Click the "GIF" option to save as a GIF., Click...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Double-click your target PDF to open it in "Preview".
"Preview" is a default picture-viewing app; the icon resembles a couple of photos with a circular viewing glass on top of them.
If Preview isn't your default PDF-viewing app, you'll need to click and drag your PDF over to the Preview icon and drop it there to open it in Preview. -
Step 2: Click "File" in the toolbar at the top of the screen.
This option is to the right of the "Preview" text. ,, The Format option won't display obscure file formats by default; holding down the Option key when clicking Format bypasses this tendency and gives you the option of saving as a GIF.The "Option" key is nestled between Control and ⌘ Command at the bottom of your keyboard. , You can also rename your file and choose a save destination from here. , You have successfully converted your PDF to GIF format! -
Step 3: Click the "Export" option.
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Step 4: Hold down the "Option" key and click the "Format" field.
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Step 5: Click the "GIF" option to save as a GIF.
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Step 6: Click "Save" to save your screenshot.
Detailed Guide
"Preview" is a default picture-viewing app; the icon resembles a couple of photos with a circular viewing glass on top of them.
If Preview isn't your default PDF-viewing app, you'll need to click and drag your PDF over to the Preview icon and drop it there to open it in Preview.
This option is to the right of the "Preview" text. ,, The Format option won't display obscure file formats by default; holding down the Option key when clicking Format bypasses this tendency and gives you the option of saving as a GIF.The "Option" key is nestled between Control and ⌘ Command at the bottom of your keyboard. , You can also rename your file and choose a save destination from here. , You have successfully converted your PDF to GIF format!
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