.gif
Graphics Interchange Format
Short silent loops, simple animations and legacy compatibility.
Familyimage
Owner / standards bodyCompuServe
Introduced1987
CompressionIndexed palette, LZW
Strengths
- Universally embeddable
- Simple animation
- Transparency support
Limitations
- 256-color palette
- Inefficient for photographic clips
Tools that read or create GIF
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Image Format Converter
Convert PNG, JPG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC and GIF files directly in your browser.
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Video to GIF Converter
Turn short MP4 or WebM clips into GIFs locally with FFmpeg.wasm.
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Frequently asked questions
Is GIF the best format?
No format is universally best. The answer depends on compatibility, quality, file size, editing workflow and whether the content needs transparency, subtitles, multiple tracks or streaming.
Can AIMP6 convert GIF?
Yes, Image Format Converter, Video to GIF Converter can work with this format or a closely related export.