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Images commonly known as Graphics Interchange Format.  
Images commonly known as Graphics Interchange Format.  


[[File:bananashoe.gif|thumb|right|]]
Majority of graphics on the web support the GIFs. GIF are typically 8-bit, only supporting 256 colors. According to Sarah Horton, "GIFs lose compression to keep the file size at a minimum without destroying the photo's quality."  GIF images consist of a set images that are displayed in a set order. They tend to be moving graphic (or animated) images that loop endlessly. Typically, GIFs are used on Internet forums and media coverage blogs.


Majority of graphics on the web support the GIFs. GIF are typically 8-bit, only supporting 256 colors. According to Sarah Horton, "GIFs lose compression to keep the file size at a minimum without destroying the photo's quality."  GIF images consist of a set images that are displayed in a set order. They tend to be moving graphic (or animated) images that loop endlessly. Typically, GIFs are used on Internet forums and media coverage blogs.
[[File:bananashoe.gif|thumb|right|An example of a GIF animation. Notice how the image continuously loops.]]


=====Advantages of GIFs =====
=====Advantages of GIFs =====
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