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For an interface problem, a short looping GIF can show movement without making a reader download an entire screen recording. It should accompany written reproduction steps, not replace them.
A useful preparation sequence: 1. Record only the application and the action under discussion. Close account menus and notifications first. 2. Trim the recording to the moment that demonstrates the problem, with a little context on either side. 3. Reduce the dimensions only until the labels remain readable. Check the result at its actual display size. 4. Keep the loop short. A long GIF can become much larger than a normal video, and it cannot preserve audio. 5. Play the exported loop once before attaching it. Confirm that the important state change is visible and no private information remains.
The ClipTools browser tool can help you make a short GIF from a screen recording. Keep the original recording so you can export a different version when needed. If the report depends on sound or a long sequence, share a regular video instead.
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