GIF
GIF Format
Graphics Interchange Format
GIF supports animation and transparency but is limited to 256 colors. Widely used for short animations, memes, and simple graphics.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| File Extension | .gif |
| MIME Type | image/gif |
| Category | image |
| Transparency | ✓ Supported |
| Animation | ✓ Supported |
| Lossy Compression | ✗ No |
| Lossless Compression | ✓ Yes |
| Vector-based | ✗ No |
| Browser Support | All major browsers |
| Best For | Short animations, memes, simple graphics |