GIF Image Format

• One of two graphics formats for the Web

• Inherently compressed file format

  • lossless compression scheme

• Best for line art, cartoons, graphics

  • not best for photographs, although capable

• Supports transparency

  • easily integrates with backgrounds

• Supports animation

• Maximum color depth of 256 (8-bit)

  • creates dithering artifacts in photos

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