check before: 2025-04-01
Product:
Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Amplify, Outlook
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
We are bringing animated GIFs to email crafted by Viva Amplify. GIFs of limited size will appear as animations in Outlook clients.
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-03-06
updated:
2025-03-06
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Email Performance Issues
The introduction of animated GIFs may lead to increased email load times and performance issues in Outlook, especially for users with slower internet connections or older hardware.
- roles: IT Support, End Users
- references: https://www.techradar.com/news/how-to-fix-outlook-email-issues, https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-fix-outlook-performance-issues/
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience distractions or confusion due to unexpected animations in emails, potentially leading to decreased productivity and engagement.
- roles: End Users, Marketing Team
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/09/30/the-impact-of-animated-gifs-on-user-experience/?sh=5c1c1c1e7c3b, https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2018/01/animated-gifs-user-experience/
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