# ForwardsBackwards running of a gif in Export

I'm trying to export a gif from a list of images

The AnimationRepetitions command works, but the AnimationDirection does not. It just goes one way. Is there a way to loop back and forth?

Here's some example code:

list = Table[Plot[Exp[-A*x^2], {x, -10, 10}, PlotRange -> All], {A, .01, 1, .0495}];

Export["data.gif", list, AnimationRepetitions -> Infinity,AnimationDirection -> ForwardBackward]


It only goes forward.

Is there a way to animate this forward and backward without invoking Animate? I'd like to keep the frame out of the way.

• You can use Animate but also include "ControlAppearance" -> None as an Export option which will hide the controls. E.g.: Export["~/Desktop/data.gif", ListAnimate[list, AnimationDirection -> ForwardBackward], AnimationRepetitions -> Infinity, "ControlAppearance" -> None] May 20, 2019 at 16:35
• @b2m2a1 That is probably worth an answer... May 20, 2019 at 18:23

Turning the comment to an answer. You can use Animate but also include "ControlAppearance" -> None as an Export option which will hide the controls. E.g.:
Export["~/Desktop/data.gif", ListAnimate[list, AnimationDirection ->