Using Animated GIF Files

The theme itself doesn't process image files in any way. It simply displays what you've loaded to the media library. However, WordPress creates thumbnails out of any image you upload, including GIF files.

GIF File Stopped Animating After Upload?

• Make sure that you use the original Full thumbnail size for the image's appearance.
• Avoid any resizing, cropping, or other manipulations using Elementor tools or the WordPress editor.

Always use Full image size when your widget contains GIF files.

Preparing GIF Files

I recommend preparing your GIFs before loading them into the WordPress media library. There is a nice free online service to process GIF files, which I personally use sometimes: EZ GIF (opens new window). It allows you to convert, compress, and manipulate GIF files very conveniently.