A patented type of graphics file common on the Internet.
A method used to compress and transfer graphics image s into digital in format ion; it is commonly used to transfer graphics file s on the Internet because of its excellent display of solid colors in all Web browser s. These files are compressed so they take up the minimum amount of space & can therefore be downloaded a lot quicker than other graphics file. GIF files are typically used for: Background s; Displaying banner s; Advertisements; Buttons. The files unlike other graphical file types are limited to 256 colors. GIF Files are stored in a number of different formats such as: 87a; Interlaced 87a; 89a; Interlaced 89a. The interlaced versions are designed to allow the image to be gradually revealed as it is downloaded. GIF Files can also be: Animated - gives the impression of a video. A collection of GIFS, each picture slightly different from the previous. Same principle as a film; Transparent - Blends in with the background.
The file format used for item illustrations in an e.Order store. GIF files often are used for viewing graphics on a web page. An interlaced GIF is one that first appears with poor resolution, then comes into focus in digital waves.
Image format, very common on the Internet. See also JPEG, PNG.
GIF is a standard format for image files on the Web. The GIF file format is popular because it uses a compression method to make files smaller.
File format for storing bitmap images in 8-bit color (256 colors) on the Internet. Files in this format have a .GIF file name extension.
GIF is a compressed graphic format. GIF is also a lossless compression format, which means that you can save it over and over without losing quality. GIFs only support 256 colors, so it’s important to create them using web-safe colors. If web-safe colors aren’t used, the resulting image may dither on monitors that display 256 colors or less.
GIF (pronounced like gift without the at the end) is a file compression format for graphics. As a filename extension, you see it as .gif. Informally it's often used to refer to the online images themselves. See also animated GIF .
A compressed format for storing graphics.
A popular format for graphic images that compresses the image and stores the color information within the file. GIFs are limited to 8 bits-256 colors and are better for line art and solid color images.
A common graphics format that can be displayed on almost all web browsers. GIFs typically display in 256 colors and have built-in compression. Photographic images are not well suited for use in the GIF format. Static or animated GIF images are the most common form of banner creative.
A graphic file type used on Web pages.
GIF): An image file format, suitable for simple files. A JPEG is the preferred format for storing photographs.
A common format for image files. This format is suitable for images containing large areas of the same color. GIF files are smaller than the same file would be if stored in JPEG format. GIF format, however, does not store photographic images as well as JPEG.
