.gif
Graphics Interchange Format
Images·image/gif
What is a .gif file
A bitmap format limited to 256 colours, best known for short looping animations.
How to open a .gif file
web browsersany image viewerPhotoshop
Extension
.gif
Category
Images
MIME
image/gif
Other Images formats
FAQ — .gif
What is a .gif file?
.gif is a Graphics Interchange Format. A bitmap format limited to 256 colours, best known for short looping animations.
What program opens a .gif file?
.gif files open with: web browsers, any image viewer, Photoshop.
What is the MIME type of .gif?
The MIME type of .gif is "image/gif" — the identifier browsers and servers use for this format.