Raster format
.gif
Legacy bitmap format supporting simple animations with a 256-color palette.
- Category
- Raster
- Best for
- Short looping animations
- Extension
- .gif
When to use it
Use GIF when short looping animations. It is the right pick whenever those constraints apply.
When to avoid it
Reach for an alternative format in the raster category when your workflow has different priorities — see related formats below.
Related raster formats