To my knowledge Microsoft Outlook is the only email client program that does not run GIF images from within it's application. Most email providers will insert GIF files in the same way but the example below shows you how to do the process in Microsoft Outlook. This was the case for the company I am currently working for and I wasn't able to find any other alternative ways to run a GIF image. Your problem very well be that your company blocked this feature for security reasons. If you don't see the option to View in Browser, I'm going to take a wild guess and say that you may be using your work computer. I Don't See The "View in Browser" Option! Until Microsoft decides to build Outlook's text editor with the ability to play GIFs this is the route you will most likely need to take in order to view them. Your web browser should be launched and your entire email should be displayed with any GIF images cycling through their image frames.