30+ Great Happy Birthday Images and GIFs Free Download

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Is your friend’s or family member’s birthday coming up soon? Your colleague or boss mentioned theirs, and you want to surprise them with a little wish in the next email? 

Whether it’s your beloved one or just someone you want to make a smile on their special day – look no more, we got you covered! Moving ecards and virtual wishes are just what we are passionate about. And we also love to share. And we also love you. Dive right into this selection of ready-made, animated, shareable Happy Birthday Images and Gifs for Free.

Let’s start!

  1. As Special as You, Little Boy

We propose this animated wish for just any little boy. It could be your son, nephew, or even your friend’s child. Or your child’s friend? Download and send it freely as a GIF, or video, or send it straight away as an image. The messenger app on your device and tapping the button will do the magic.

  1. Girl Moving towards “Make a Wish”

One step closer to blowing the candle and making a wish on her day? That’s what this girl is taking. Press the share button to share your care. Use the copied link to paste animated felicitations into any message or on any social media wall. Universally lovely design for a lovely little lady.

  1. Heavy Lifters Superpowers

Here is one for the pickle-jar-opener, the strong husband. Showing appreciation for his strength is where you can never go wrong. Every husband is strong in his own way and acknowledging that quality will certainly make him feel loved and appreciated on his special day.

  1. Romantic Getaway Celebration for Her

Check out this traveler’s dream, celebrating an anniversary, her day in the most romantic place on Earth. Could it even get more dreamy than that? We believe your spouse will appreciate this free animated birthday GIF. As sweet as her, right? 

  1. Celebrating & Fun: Cousin

Beautiful memories of all the adventures you lived together. All the fun you have had so far. That´s what the designers tried to express with this polar bear playing an electric guitar. What a sound! Deliver it to your cousin through email, WhatsApp, or Facebook within seconds.

  1. The Real-life Supergrandma

Whether it’s your own grandma or someone else´s granny, here is an idea. Let’s show them what a virtual birthday card just for them could look like. Maybe she will have an extra laugh, receiving this super grandma congratulations. And laughter elongates life, right?

  1. Bathing in a Coupe Cocktail Glass

Fancy a swim in a sea of cocktails to celebrate your friend’s anniversary? What we bring you, could be a good start. The animation shows a sleek proposal for a drink with your girlfriend, suggesting you make this night “unforgettably chic”. Click and share in seconds.

  1. Shhh, Keep That Secret for Me!

This virtual wish is expressing what´s priceless. Keeping an exceptional friendship and letting them know we trust them with everything, it is what this free download card grants. Sound on for the jazzy music that comes with downloaded mp4 video. 

  1. When Less Is More

Keeping it lowkey reminds you of your minimalist friend? Do they also happen to be foodies? Then you’re looking at the best animation we picked just for that special someone. An animated suggestion of a list for the festive menu. Message it right into their hands & add your short, happy wishes. 

  1. Universal Happy B-day!

Cake, present, and balloons. The ultimate combination in shades of pastel colors could be freely sent to just anyone. The well-balanced and eye pleasing design will support your felicitations of happiness and good health. Hit the “link” icon next to it, to proceed. 

  1. To the Big Buddy

There are no limits to the creativity we put into the process of creating our lovely visual wishes. This time, a little bit of wordplay focuses on how great you think your friend is. Let them know on their upcoming birthday.

  1. Gentle Drawing and Petals

An artistic vibe, that this virtual wish is bringing, is an excellent companion for cheering your loved one via any messenger on your device. Find the download button at the bottom of this card and let the download begin! 

  1. Five-year-old’s Fun Party

Later on, there might be a party you will love to come and sing at. The gift you are about to get for the soon-to-be 5 year old is amazing. Everything works like clockwork. How about showing that you can’t wait to celebrate with them? This card will do just that. Take it for free. 

  1. Rocket Themed Animation (Turning Ten)

A decade in this world requires acknowledgement, after all, it´s an important milestone in everybody’s life. The ten-year-old might be wondering, how far is it to the moon and back, as everybody loves them this much. The only way to find out is to launch the rocket. Three, two, one, send!

  1. Happy Colours

We tried to capture the happiness of being a youngster. The playfulness and hope are expressed by a cheerful guitar melody to boost the mood. Imagine the smile after seeing this in a message or on a Facebook wall. Download & send, or copy & paste the link for free congratulations!

  1. Globally Adult Now

Entering adulthood all over the world, yay! Have your beloved one feel very special, on this very day they were born. By sending them either a video with the music, GIF without the audio, or free birthday animated image through our website. Straight into their inbox. 

  1. Twenties Are Over

A little joke might be just what the receiver needs on this very day. In many cultures, we consider thirty an important milestone. But we know that age is just a number and that the idea of waving goodbye to a number sounds funnier than saying: “Welcome 30!” Share by clicking an arrow in the right navigation menu.

  1. Tallest Felicitations (Turning Thirty)

Surprising your dear on the first day of their thirties with these tall felicitations is a fun idea, indeed. Making the jubilant giggle after they find a lovely giraffe on their messenger, WhatsApp, Facebook wall or e-mail? That’s as easy as clicking one of the buttons on the right.

  1. Let’s Dance, Kitty!

The funniest option on this list. It could truly be the absolute favourite for just any dancing-cat lover. As you might know, kids and furry friends (therefore, also kids) make many people´s hearts melt. We recommend saving this free video with sound for later, when it comes in handy.

  1. Vibrant Purple Card

Downloading this GIF for free is very easy, just look right next to the animated design and click the “Happy Birthday Gif Animation Download” and the “Download” button to save it to your device. Its full colors and falling confetti will surely cheer the receiver up! 

  1. The King of the Jungle (Turning Forty)

Who´s the king of this jungle? Yes, the one who’s just about to turn 40! Many associations come into mind when you think of this special person. A union of strength, elegance, and some good sense of humor. If that’s how you see it, hit a “send an ecard” button to let them know!

  1. Fun on Wheelchair (Turning Seventy)

Keeping up a good mood even when some things are going downhill, that’s what a wisdom of a 70th old takes. The liveliness of this card represents that you have paid attention to their stories and await many more to be told. Hence we invite you to forward this wish and hear for yourself what story it evokes.

  1. Musician’s Good Old Times Themed Card

Fancy an anniversary card that you could use for the music lover? Take this playing gramophone to felicitate through our platform. Can you feel the cheerful piano melody entering your ears? Imagine how much the birthday person would enjoy it!

  1. The Cutest Chewing Baby

How about showing your gratitude for having the sweetheart born into this world with a heartwarming visual? The chewing baby will instantly melt their heart, no matter the age. Click, spread, and touch some hearts through messenger apps or social media walls.

  1. Anime Themed Happy Birthday

This Japanese-styled animation is meant to congratulate an anime fan. The people around the table seem to have all the possible expressions of comic book characters, how expressive! Copy and share the link to this one, by simply pressing the circle icon with a little chain in it. 

  1. Beach, Sunshine, and Chill

A beach-themed birthday wishes are right here for free sharing with just any person that enjoys a little bit of lazy time by the water. Evoke the relaxing feeling this year, as a part of a gift. Available to send immediately at absolutely no cost of money. 

  1. Flying Gift Box Animation

Balloons, gifts and a piece of soft happy music make a perfect trio for a heartwarming digital wish. Save it into your device as a GIF or mp4. When the time comes, forward it right at the beep of a notification. Luck favors the prepared. Get lucky with free birthday animated GIFs!

  1. Elegance with a Hint of Colour

Elegant and neat, with a touch of color to get a lively feel. Radiant card for that impressive friend who always opts for seemingly simple, but subtle choices in their life. Hit the “link” icon to copy it, and then paste into a message or a post on social media.

  1. Pop-up Surprise

Let’s set the pop-art cake topped with loads of candles in motion. Might be really nice for someone who loves comic books and cakes at the same time. Hit the share arrow on the right, tweet it or copy the link. And shoot it through any of the messenger apps! Also looks great on the Facebook wall.

  1. Universal Party Popper

Open the party day with this simple and cheerful popper! This wish is beautifully simple in its core, and therefore suitable for using universally. Grab your link through the share arrow on the right. Copy and paste & add your own words while sending it through the app.

Few More Words… 

Remembering someone’s important day is simply another way of expressing that you care. You make people feel loved and appreciated for who they are. By remembering, you thank them for the joy they bring into our lives.

For even more happy birthday animated images and gifs to virtually hug your loved ones, visit our website. We promise, you will find what you need among our unique designs.

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