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File Format Guide

GIF

GIF is a bitmap image format famous for its support of animations. It uses a limited color palette (256 colors), designed for graphics rather than photos.

Developer

CompuServe

Popularity

Transparency

Yes ✅

Compression

Lossless (LZW)

Pros

  • Simple animation
  • Universal support
  • Transparency (1-bit)

Cons

  • Limited to 256 colors
  • Large files for video content
  • No semi-transparency

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