: Adobe Flash CS6 won't Export Animated Gif - How do on the main timeline? I am using Adobe Flash CS6. I have my .fla attached for you. Simple movie. I want to however export it as a GIF

@Cody3331749

It is to be noted that on Windows 8.1 animated Gifs will not play. I installed GifViewer to view animated gifs. The Publish Settings in Flash worked for me. Also to be noted that gradients are not translated well in animated gifs.

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@Speyer780

The animated gif export will only export the frames on the main stage. Meaning you need to have a graphic symbol on the main stage with the total frames. If you have a MovieClip instead of a Graphic symbol, it will only export the first frame of the mc.

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@Rivera951

Change GIF Playback settings From Static to Animated.
go to Publish Settings > Gif Image > Playback : Animated | you can use Loop continues or Times.Then Publish

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@Fox8063795

You can also go to File > Export > Export Movie > Make sure to set the file to 'Animated GIF' not 'Gif Sequence.'

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@Pope1402555

There is a better/easier way, that took me about 5 minutes (because I wasn't familiar with your file).

Here are the steps:


On the main timeline, put your cursor on Frame 40 in the top layer and press F5 to extend the timeline.
Press "V" to show the instance properties, and then change the symbol type (of the instance on the stage, not the symbol in the library) to a Graphic symbol.
Double-click the instance on the stage to open it. Select Frame 40 in all 3 layers, and press F5 again.
One at a time, select each layer. Press V to get the instance on that layer. Change it from a MovieClip to a Graphic Symbol.
Publish your gif.

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@Smith574

Not sure about Flash exporting, but a workaround I use in AE is to export a PNG image sequence and create the animated GIF in Photoshop.

Hope that helps

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