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Test out Primeforge's new GIF feature
Stand out in your prospects' mailboxes with our unique GIF profile pics!
Frank Sondors
July 10, 2025
Most cold emails look the same: plain text, plain signature, plain profile image (if any).
 | In a crowded inbox, your only real weapon is pattern disruption - and that’s where GIFs come in. This week, Primeforge introduced something you won’t find in any other cold email platform: GIF profile pictures - right inside the app. Now you can create subtle, eye-catching motion in your sender profile to boost attention, stand out, and drive higher reply rates. |
Most people never get their emails opened. Even fewer get remembered. With Primeforge’s GIF profile feature, you give your cold outreach a motion-powered edge - before a single word is read.
Let’s dive into how the new feature improves your outreach and our best practices for using GIFs in cold email!
New Features Alert 🚨
New in Salesforge 📫1. Export Primeforge Mailboxes to External Platforms You can now export your Primeforge mailboxes directly to external sending tools.
Less manual work, Primeforge now plays even better with your existing stack! New in Warmforge 🔥1. Connect Gmail & Outlook via Warmforge API You can now connect Gmail and Outlook mailboxes directly through Warmforge’s API using secure OAuth authentication. Quick setup with no manual configuration, just connect and start warming! New in Primeforge 💠1. GIF generator for profile pics in Primeforge We’ve added the ability to generate and download GIFs as profile pictures during the mailbox creation flow in Primeforge. Why it matters:
| New in Agent Frank 🤖1.Localized Opt-Out Link in Agent Frank & Manual Sequences We’ve implemented localized unsubscribe links to make it easier for recipients to opt out, especially when English isn’t their native language. What’s new:
Cost:
2. Re-Engagement in Agent Frank Agent Frank now supports automatic re-engagement for contacts who didn’t reply but also didn’t opt out, helping you get the most out of your contact lists over time. How it works:
Smarter follow-ups, better outcomes! |
Why GIFs work in cold email
Our brains are trained to detect movement - it’s part of our survival wiring. So when your cold email shows up with a hint of motion, the reader’s eye naturally goes there first.
Here’s what you get with a well-placed GIF:
Higher visual salience in crowded inboxes
Increased open rates from pattern disruption
Better personal brand recall
A more human, less robotic sender presence
And because these are tasteful, low-frame animations, you avoid the cringe factor and stay professional.
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How to use GIFs in cold emails - the right way
GIFs are powerful - when used correctly. Here’s how to get it right:
1. Keep it subtle
This isn’t about flashing lights or dancing emojis. Use a simple loop or head tilt animation in your profile picture to spark curiosity without looking gimmicky.
2. Stay on brand
Make sure your GIF reflects your tone. If you’re reaching out as a founder or executive, keep the motion clean and polished - not playful or chaotic.
3. Test responsiveness
Some email clients don’t fully support GIF rendering. That’s why Primeforge optimizes the GIF size and format to maintain deliverability and ensure compatibility across inboxes.
4. Pair with a strong subject line
A dynamic profile catches the eye, but it’s your subject line that earns the reply. Use the GIF to draw attention - then make the subject line count.
5. Don’t overuse
Use GIF profile images strategically - for outbound campaigns where standing out matters most. You don’t need it on every sequence or mailbox.
Here’s why you need at least 2 different email service providers in your stack:
Most people never get their emails opened. Even fewer get remembered.
With Primeforge’s GIF profile feature, you give your cold outreach a visual edge - before a single word is read.
Want to try it out? Start creating your animated profile in Primeforge now. Or reply to this email and we’ll walk you through it.
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