GIF Converter
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GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is a bitmap format created by CompuServe in 1987. Limited to 256 colors per frame, it survives because of one feature: simple, universally supported animation. Every chat app, browser, and social platform plays GIFs without a video player.
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format |
| Developer | CompuServe |
| Released | 1987 |
| Type | Lossless compression |
| Typical use | short looping animations, memes, reactions |
| MIME | image/gif |
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How do I open a GIF file?
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is a bitmap format created by CompuServe in 1987. Limited to 256 colors per frame, it survives because of one feature: simple, universally supported animation If a device refuses to open it, the fastest fix is converting it to a more universal format with the converter above.
Is converting GIF files free?
Yes — 10 conversions a day with files up to 200 MB, free, with no signup and no watermarks.
Why does my GIF look grainy?
GIF is limited to 256 colors per frame, so gradients and photos are dithered. Filevo generates an optimized color palette from your video to keep quality as high as the format allows.