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Graphics interchange file format
File type: Internet related file, Bitmap image file
Files with gif extension are one of the most common bitmap image file formats available on the Internet. Maximum number of colors is 256. This format supports also simple animations and is widely used for banners or fun animations.
File type category:
Internet related file
Bitmap image file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
File extension gif is commonly used for Graphics interchange file format.
GIF is standard bit-mapped graphics file format very widespread on Internet, which was originally developed by CompuServe in the late 1980s. The format supports 256 (216-on IBM-based monitors) levels of color.
MIME types:
image/gif
image/x-xbitmap
image/gi_
You can open *.gif file in any graphics editor.
Almost all current graphic or picture editors can export GIF format to another bitmap format.
Software applications that can open gif files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Multiplatform
On-line services
Software applications that can edit gif files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
On-line services
Software capable of saving gif files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
On-line services
Programs for viewing gif files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Multiplatform
Software apps that create gif files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Software apps that record to gif files:
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Software apps that convert gif files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
On-line services
Software apps that import gif files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
ColorSchemer Studio
Multiplatform
Software apps that export gif files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Linux/Unix
Multiplatform
Software apps that print gif files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Software applications that handle other tasks involving gif files:
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