How to import a gif to after effects?

[sthreet]

I want to edit a gif in after effects, but when I try to import it I get an error that says this gif is damaged or unsupported. I googled my error, but didn't get anything.

[JNSStudios]

Ok its working in AE now! thanks!

[Szalam]

It imports fine, but the transparent background is replaced with plain white. I tried using a linear color key to remove the white, but it also removed the other white parts of my gif. What is the issue? Is it something with the formatting of the gif?

Also, yes.

GIFs don't technically have transparency. They just tag a particular color as the one to not be seen. It's an old and janky workaround from the early days of the web.

Roei's suggestion will work, but it is frustrating the AE doesn't handle GIFs the way Photoshop does. You could fine a feature request to change that though.

[rajeshkunchey]

Hello there!

You can export your Gif file as video from Photoshop and use that video file in After effects

example: Import your Gif to Photoshop and export as video (i.e., file>export>Render video).

And finally you can use that video in the aftereffects. Repeat the video, expand the length by duplicating layers and putting it side by side in Aftereffects.

[harrys71662102]

for anyone looking for a simple answer and not a lecture about fidelity- you need to import gifs using the file menu, its only dragging and dropping them into the project window that throws