WordBoard lets you save your favourite GIFs and photos to custom keyboard keys so you can paste them anywhere on iPhone with one tap. Instead of searching your camera roll or hunting through GIF apps, your most-used images are right on your keyboard.
It works in Messages, WhatsApp, Instagram, email, and any app that supports pasting images from the clipboard.
iOS third-party keyboards cannot insert images directly into text fields, but WordBoard copies your saved GIF or photo to the clipboard with one tap so you can paste it instantly wherever paste is supported.
Find the GIF or image you want to use and save it to your iPhone camera roll first.
In the WordBoard app, create a new key, choose Image, and select the photo or GIF from your camera roll.
Switch to WordBoard in any app, tap the image key, and the GIF or photo is copied to your clipboard ready to paste.
Once you have attached a GIF to a key in WordBoard, sending it takes two taps: tap the key to copy it, then tap and hold in your message field and choose Paste. WordBoard keeps it on your clipboard so pasting is instant. For apps like iMessage that support GIFs natively, you can also paste directly into the message bubble.
Ensure you are using WordBoard version 5.0.0 or later. For detailed setup steps, see the photos and GIFs support guide.
Download WordBoard and save your first GIF key in minutes. You can also explore the copy & paste keyboard for iPhone page or the keyboard with templates for iPhone page.
Need more tips? Visit the WordBoard blog or return to the WordBoard home page.
Can iPhone keyboards send GIFs?
Third-party iPhone keyboards cannot insert GIFs directly, but WordBoard copies your saved GIF to the clipboard with one tap so you can paste it immediately.
How do I send a GIF from my iPhone keyboard?
Save the GIF to your camera roll, attach it to a WordBoard key, then tap the key to copy it and paste it in any app.
Which apps support pasting GIFs from WordBoard?
Any app that supports pasting from the clipboard — including Messages, WhatsApp, Instagram, Mail, and Slack.
Can I save photos as well as GIFs?
Yes. WordBoard supports both photos and GIFs. Save any image from your camera roll to a key.
Does this work in iMessage?
Yes. Tap the image key to copy it, then paste it into the iMessage input field.
Is there a free GIF keyboard app for iPhone?
WordBoard is free to download and includes 6 free keys. A Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited image keys.