Supports simple animations and limited color palette, a classic internet format. developed by CompuServe and released in 1987, it has become a standard for Memes, Simple banners, Loading spinners.
Key Features
- Simple animation
- Universal support
- Small size for simple graphics
Limitations
- Limited to 256 colors
- No audio
- Inefficient compression for video
When to use GIF?
The GIF format is ideal for Memes, Simple banners, Loading spinners. Its MIME type is image/gif.