The GIF file specification originated with the CompuServe online service. Its indexed-color format restricts it to a maximum of 256 shades, which limits its usefulness in reproducing continuous-tone ...

Adobe Photoshop CS4 can open both static and animated GIF images and allows you to edit both types. While static GIF images have no motion and look like a regular image, animated GIF images actually ...

Photoshop is often thought of as a tool for manipulating still images. But this robust, sophisticated app can also handle animation. You can create animated GIFs and tweak them to your heart's content ...

Despite being a 30-year-old image format in desperate need of replacement, the animated GIF still rules the internet. It’s useful for so many things; from visually illustrating a point, to delivering ...

Creating an animation isn’t as complicated as it sounds, and the technique comes in handy when you’re making web ads, where space is at a premium. In this column, you’ll learn to use Photoshop to make ...

GIFs are pretty much an inescapable form of internet communication now, and it’s never been easier to make your own. Giphy’s online GIF maker lets you pull short YouTube clips and add captions, and ...

Sometimes, the best response to a group chat or email is a strong GIF—a small animation that can express your feelings much better than you can type them. While you can find plenty of GIFs for every ...

If there’s a reason you haven’t killed yourself by now, it’s probably because you recently saw an animated GIF. But where do they come from? Where do they go? Can you make your own? Like Prometheus ...