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How to record a region of your desktop as animated GIF on Linux

This tutorial shows how to record a region of your screen or a program window and store it as an animated gif. Those in technical spheres usually use animated gifs to quickly describe how a problem or an error gets triggered. It’s also a useful way of explaining how a particular feature in a software application works. You can easily use gifs in online forums, your company presentations, and more.

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