Snappic allows you to print GIFs effortlessly, whether you’re using GIF or Burst mode. This guide walks you through how to enable GIF printing in your event settings, configure print templates, print directly from the app, and access digital copies of your prints. We’ll use a pre-made template in this tutorial for demonstration.
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Important Notes
You must enable Still and GIF/Burst features for printing to work.
Digital GIF templates and physical print templates are configured separately.
Only printed sessions will generate a digital file on the microsite.
GIFs use 1-frame digital outputs; prints may use multi-frame templates that have been added to Still templates.
Auto Print must be enabled if you want every printed photo to be saved digitally.
How to Enable GIF and Burst Printing
Enable GIF/Burst Features
Go to your event in the Snappic dashboard.
Scroll to the Features section and click Edit.
Enable both Still and GIF/Burst modes.
Configure Digital Output Templates
When you enable GIF/Burst, you’ll be taken to the setup page.
Select a template from the library or upload your own GIF digital template.
Reminder: This is not the print template.
Allow GIF Printing
Ensure “Disable GIF printing” is not checked (see image below).
If prompted again under the Burst section, ensure “Disable Burst printing” is also not checked.
Click Save to apply your changes.
Set Print Frames for GIF Output
Go to the Photo Template section of your event.
Choose a print template from Snappic's library or use Create Template to design your own.
These print frames will be used to physically print the GIF content.
Click Save when finished.
How to Print GIFs from the App
Connect Your Printer
Launch the Snappic app and load your event.
Go to Configure Printer and connect via:
AirPrint
Or the Snappic Print Server for Mac/Windows.
Run a GIF or Burst Session
Start your booth and choose GIF or Burst mode.
The app will:
Display your 1-frame GIF/Burst digital template.
Then show a prompt: Pick Your Print Frame (see examples below).
Frame Matching Note:
If your GIF captures 4 frames but the selected print template supports only 3, Snappic will automatically exclude one image to match the print layout.
How to Get a Digital Copy of the Print
By default, print templates are not saved to the device gallery.
However, users can get digital copies via the microsite link they receive when sharing the GIF.
The GIF appears under the “GIF” section.
The digital print appears under “Photo” (see images below).
This only works if printing occurred at the booth.
If you want every print to generate a digital copy on the microsite, enable Auto Print in your event settings.
Contact Support
Visit the Snappic Help Center
Chat directly from your dashboard for live support