GIF at a glance
File extension.gif
MIME typeimage/gif
TransparencyYes
AnimationYes
LosslessYes
LossyNo
When should you use GIF?
GIF can be useful in specialised workflows. Confirm recipient and browser support before choosing it for a public web asset.
Compatibility
Widely supported for playback.
Convert GIF images locally
FreeImageKit has a local decode path for GIF. Exports remove source metadata, and still-image routes do not preserve animation or extra pages.