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What is a GIF? Understanding the Basics

Definition and Origins of GIFs GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format, a type of digital image format that supports both static and animated images. GIFs were first introduced in 1987 by CompuServe as a way to compress images and reduce their file size for more efficient transfer over slow internet connections. Originally, GIFs could only display a limited number of…