Making your own GIFs has never been easier thanks to Boomerang from Instagram (Hands-On Review)

By Joshua Smith Published October 27, 2015

Before Vines, Instagram pics and Facebook videos, GIFs have long reined supreme as one of the internet’s most shareable formats. Turning photos into quick videos, these mini-movies are now easier to create and share than ever. Thanks to the new app Boomerang from Instagram users can now make their own personal GIFS using the front and rear facing cameras in just seconds.

In this video avid app-user Joshua Smith goes hands on with the new app and puts it to the test. Find out what exactly Boomerang is, how to use it and if it’s worth your time in this quick and informative review. You too could be posting your own GIFs all over the internet!

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Instagram

Joshua Smith

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Just another not so ordinary kid living this thing we like to call life.

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