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# allowsAnimatedImages

A Boolean that indicates whether or not the receiver allows animated images.

```
var allowsAnimatedImages: Bool { get set }
```

## Discussion

Set to <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/true> if the web view should allow animated images, otherwise <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/false>.

## See Also

[`autosaves`](/documentation/WebKit/WebPreferences/autosaves)

A Boolean that indicates whether or not the receiver’s attributes are automatically stored in the user defaults database.


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