Small file size: By limiting the number of colors and using simple compression algorithms, GIF files are typically much smaller than video files of the same duration, facilitating quick loading and ...

GIF, a filetype that celebrated its 25th anniversary this past June (don’t you feel old now?), won’t die. And the animated GIF, in particular, has seen a notable resurgence recently, as a newer, ...

When working with images, certain file formats may be better than others, depending on what your goals are. This infographic showcases the best uses for JPEG, GIF, and PNG file formats. The graphic ...

In an age where your virtual background says more about you than actually being in the call, static backgrounds in Zoom are just plain boring. While Zoom supports video virtual backgrounds, finding an ...

A picture speaks more than 1000 words, and it is a saying we all know. But, after the entry of GIF format, instead of using pictures, many prefer to use GIFs for short animations. These are used to ...

Are you ready to talk about GIFs? Sit tight because we’re talking about marketing for millennials. My startup’s target consumers are young women between the ages of 18 and 35. It’s an incredibly tech ...

Editor’s Note: This story originally published in March 2018. We’re republishing the piece following news that Stephen Wilhite, one of the lead creators of the GIF, died earlier this month after ...

Stephen Wilhite, the inventor of the internet-popular short-video format, the GIF, has died. He was 74. His wife, Kathaleen, said Thursday in a phone interview that he died of COVID on March 14.

The GIF file specification originated with the CompuServe online service. Its indexed-color format restricts it to a maximum of 256 shades, which limits its usefulness in reproducing continuous-tone ...