How to convert animated GIF files into Flash with WildPresenter

GETTING STARTED

To begin, open WildPresenter Pro and name your project.

CONVERTING THE ANIMATED GIF

To import the GIF click the Shortcuts button and select Convert Video, Audio, Image to Flash, or select this option using the View Menu. (Note: if you drag the animated GIF file into WildPresenter or use File>Import, the GIF will open in the default image importer which does not convert animated GIF files, so you need to use the video, audio, image converter.)

The Import Video/Audio/Images window will open.

Click Browse to select the GIF file. Select a VP6 SWF preset in the Preset dropdown list. When you are done click Encode & Insert.

The complete animated GIF will be placed on the stage and on the timeline.

Note: If you used the image importer to import the GIF file the object would only occupy a single frame on the timeline.

If you want to increase the quality of the imported animated GIF then use a higher preset or increase the “Maximum streaming bitrate” in the Vid/Aud tab.

If you want to match your source file’s dimensions, then select the “Use source dimensions” option in the Vid/Aud tab (you may also select any dimensions you wish).

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

To loop the animated GIF open the Project Settings window. In the Flash SWF tab go to the End of Movie Options section and select the Loop movie button.

To export your project click File>Export File.

CONCLUSION

This tutorial is meant to show you how to convert animated GIF files into Flash with WildPresenter. WildPresenter provides a rich array of features and options, and you will no doubt wish to explore these in greater depth. All of Presenter’s features are explained in the help file.