Session X: What is a GIF

What is a GIF?

GIF stands for Graphic Interchange Format and were developed by CompuServe way back in 1987, when personal computers were still in their toddler phase.

A GIF is a series of images combined to make a short animated picture. They are not the highest quality pictures you’ll see, with a palette of just 256 colours. However they are popular as they are supported by most formats and are popular for icons and basic graphics, such as the old “under construction” pictures on webpages.

·         Below is an example of a GIF.

·         It’s not a good GIF.

·         It’s not even funny.

·         Once you’ve seen a cat do something “humorous” you’ve seen the lot.