Gif
noun
A format for image files that supports both static and animated images.
I just made a gif from a video clip.
Often appears as...
- create a gif
- convert to gif
Usage tips
Technical
noun
An image or video in gif format, especially one that is animated or humorous.
Check out this funny gif I found on the internet.
Often appears as...
- funny gif
- share a gif
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A format for image files that supports both static and animated images.
I just made a gif from a video clip.
Often appears as...
- create a gif
- convert to gif
Usage tips
Technical
noun
An image or video in gif format, especially one that is animated or humorous.
Check out this funny gif I found on the internet.
Often appears as...
- funny gif
- share a gif
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Use
Use 'gif' when discussing digital imagery or graphics with technical peers or in professional settings.
We'll need the logo in .gif format for the website.
Pro Tip 2/3Creating Content
When you create or edit digital images, 'gif' refers to the file type saved particularly for animation.
Save the banner as a gif to include the animation.
Pro Tip 3/3Versatility
The 'gif' format is versatile for images that require animation without sound or short clips.
For our tutorial, let's use a gif to demonstrate the process.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Use
Use 'gif' when discussing digital imagery or graphics with technical peers or in professional settings.
We'll need the logo in .gif format for the website.
Pro Tip 2/3Creating Content
When you create or edit digital images, 'gif' refers to the file type saved particularly for animation.
Save the banner as a gif to include the animation.
Pro Tip 3/3Versatility
The 'gif' format is versatile for images that require animation without sound or short clips.
For our tutorial, let's use a gif to demonstrate the process.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Use
Use 'gif' when discussing digital imagery or graphics with technical peers or in professional settings.
We'll need the logo in .gif format for the website.
Pro Tip 2/3Creating Content
When you create or edit digital images, 'gif' refers to the file type saved particularly for animation.
Save the banner as a gif to include the animation.
Pro Tip 3/3Versatility
The 'gif' format is versatile for images that require animation without sound or short clips.
For our tutorial, let's use a gif to demonstrate the process.
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 348 PIPE...
I'd seen that I'd like to go back and watch a replay I'm sure all of you are going to be uploading into the Twitterverse some wonderful images of James beating myself maybe we need to do a little jeff however you call it a gif a little repetitive little images please
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
would see the board and while making the move would give the answer rook takes GA and I would go knight of seven checkmate of course at this point I was giggling the gif checkmate is always fun
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 348 PIPE...
I'd seen that I'd like to go back and watch a replay I'm sure all of you are going to be uploading into the Twitterverse some wonderful images of James beating myself maybe we need to do a little jeff however you call it a gif a little repetitive little images please
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
would see the board and while making the move would give the answer rook takes GA and I would go knight of seven checkmate of course at this point I was giggling the gif checkmate is always fun
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Alan Schaaf
American Businessman
Let's get real: the .GIF format is outdated and is not really that great for the modern web anymore. It was created in 1989, and it wasn't even created for the purpose of animation.
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Matt Mullenweg
American Businessman
Simplicity can have a negative impact when it's the crude reduction of nuances beyond appreciation: a Matisse presented as a 16-color GIF.
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Nico Santos
American Actor
You know you've made it when you're a GIF.
Quote examples
Alan Schaaf
American Businessman
Let's get real: the .GIF format is outdated and is not really that great for the modern web anymore. It was created in 1989, and it wasn't even created for the purpose of animation.
Quote examples
Matt Mullenweg
American Businessman
Simplicity can have a negative impact when it's the crude reduction of nuances beyond appreciation: a Matisse presented as a 16-color GIF.
Quote examples
Nico Santos
American Actor
You know you've made it when you're a GIF.
Example 1 of 3
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