.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

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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.

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