diff --git a/src/main/res/values/defaults.xml b/src/main/res/values/defaults.xml
index c76396c94..6a5bec10b 100644
--- a/src/main/res/values/defaults.xml
+++ b/src/main/res/values/defaults.xml
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
     <bool name="show_record_voice_btn">true</bool>
     <bool name="quick_share_attachment_choice">true</bool>
     <bool name="screen_security">false</bool>
-    <bool name="play_gif_inside">false</bool>
+    <bool name="play_gif_inside">true</bool>
     <bool name="prefer_xmpp_avatar">true</bool>
     <bool name="show_links_inside">false</bool>
     <bool name="show_maps_inside">false</bool>