React Native Pause/Play GIF

Question

I have an animated GIF that I would like to use in React Native. I have it embedded in my app and playing, but I would like the ability to pause/play the GIF based on an event.

Is there currently a way to do this in React Native? I understand I can do this by using an MP4 instead, but I would like to keep the GIF if possible because it allows me to use transparency.

Answer 1

You could provide an alternative static image to show when pause is enabled, and hide the gif.