Tug at heartstrings with a crying GIF.

I’m not crying, you’re crying. Make tearjerkers from your own video-turned-GIF using the fast and simple crying GIF maker from Adobe Express. From sad occasions to silly social commentary, a custom crying GIF turns on the waterworks for your audience. Upload your video or photo below, customize it your way with text and animations, and you’re ready to bawl.

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How to make a crying GIF.

1. Upload.

Drag and drop your video or photo to the crying GIF maker or browse your computer for the ideal clip.

2. Customize.

Fine-tune the length of the clip using the slider. Then select the desired file size (large, medium, or small) and your preferred layout (square, landscape or portrait).

Download your new crying GIF and share via texts, social media, email newsletters, and more.

Single stoic tear, or full-on crying fit? You decide.

Create emotional crying GIFs for weighty occasions, tears of joy for romantic moments, or even humorous crying GIFs to lighten the mood. With the Adobe Express GIF maker, you can tailor your tearful delivery easily and adjust the orientation of your crying GIF to fit various social media platforms.

Time your crying GIF for maximum impact.

Create tearful crying GIFs that loop at the right speed to pack an emotional punch. Adjust the easy-to-use video slider to trim and select the perfect clip. You can even preview the GIF in the crying GIF maker before you download. Adobe Express makes it simple to create and customize GIFs.

Use motion to convey emotion.

Your most emotional videos make the best crying GIFs. Make them even more impactful by adding text effects, filters, and sad or sweet graphic elements in Adobe Express. Then drop your edited video into the GIF maker to capture your audience's imagination and tug at their heartstrings.

Browse hundreds of thousands of assets to start customizing today.

Use video to say what you can’t with words. Browse the Adobe Stock collection of videos to get started. Easily search for the message you’re trying to send and continue editing from there. You can even bring multiple videos together and turn them into a one-of-a-kind GIF.

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Frequently asked questions.

Can I edit my videos and photos before converting them into a crying GIF?

Yes, you can edit them before. Adobe Express offers a range of editing tools, including filters, text overlays, and cropping options, allowing you to perfect your videos before turning them into an animated crying GIF.

What file formats are supported for creating crying GIFs?

You can use photos or video to create your GIF. Adobe Express supports MP4, MOV, M4V, JPEG, and PNG. You can upload media in these formats to create your crying GIFs seamlessly.

Will the quality of my videos and photos be preserved in the crying GIF?

Yes, Adobe Express is designed to maintain the high quality of your media during the conversion process. Your GIFs will retain clarity and detail, ensuring they look professional and captivating.

How quickly can I create a crying GIF using Adobe Express?

Creating a crying GIF is incredibly fast. Once you've uploaded your media and customized your settings, your GIF can be created in just a few seconds, making it a time-efficient tool for busy business owners and content creators.

Can I get Adobe Express for free? If so, what’s included?

Yes, we have a free plan available for anyone. Enjoy everything you need to stand out, including thousands of templates, hundreds of Adobe Stock images, photo editing and effects, and much more. Visit our plans and pricing for details.