# GIF-Creating Photo Apps The Momento App Makes GIFs Out of Users' Camera Rolls By Joey Haar | Published 2016-09-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momento-app References: [thenextweb](http://thenextweb.com/apps/2016/09/22/momento-is-a-must-have-imessage-application-for-anyone-who-sends-a-lot-of-pictures/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/momento-share-your-memories/id1146152626?mt=8) The Momento app is a fun and captivating way to keep one's camera roll organized. The app automatically turns similar photos within a user's smartphone camera into [animated GIFs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revivifyai) that can easily be shared through Facebook Messenger. Smartphone cameras are so convenient that users often end up taking many pictures of the same subject -- for instance, a cute kitten might bring about dozens of photos that are only slightly different from one another. The Momento app uses [machine learning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfyzai) to automatically recognize the similarities between these kitten pictures. It then combines them into a GIF that gets stored in the app's grid. Beyond applying the Momento app to pictures a user just took, the app will automatically dig through a user's camera roll and create GIFs of old picture sets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **GIF Creation:** The trend of creating GIFs from smartphone photos is growing, providing opportunities for new apps with innovative features, such as Moments' machine learning technology. - **Automated Organization:** There is a growing trend for automated photo organization apps, such as the Momento app, that use machine learning and AI to recognize and group similar photos for easy access and sharing. - **Social Sharing:** The Momento app and other similar apps tap into the trend of sharing multimedia content on social media, as users can easily share their created GIFs through Facebook Messenger. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Apps:** Opportunities for new players in the mobile app industry that can leverage machine learning algorithms to provide users with innovative photo organization features. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can leverage the growing trend of user-created GIFs to enhance user engagement and come up with new features around them. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce companies can leverage the trend of GIFs to create innovative marketing campaigns that resonate with younger generations who are more attuned to visual content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Fuelled GIF Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-gif.md) - [Quad-Lens GIF Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-3d-camera.md) - [Photo-Organizing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organizing-ones-photos.md) - [Time-Lapse Creation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photojourney.md) - [Visual Timelapse Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfiestory.md) - [Efficient Photo-Enhancing Mobile Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersity-app.md) - [AI-Assisted Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arlo.md) - [Vintage Photo Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodcamera.md) - [Timeless Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photos-by-artkive.md)