Which MIME types are related to file extension ".gif"?

What is a File Extension?

A file extension is a suffix at the end of a filename that indicates what type of file it is. File extensions help both users and operating systems identify what application should be used to open the file.

File extensions are typically separated from the filename by a period (dot) and consist of 2-4 characters, though they can be longer. For example, in the filename "document.pdf", ".pdf" is the file extension.

File extensions are closely related to MIME types, as they both serve to identify the format of a file. However, while MIME types are used primarily by web browsers and servers, file extensions are used by operating systems and applications.

About .gif Files

Description

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) files are a bitmap image format that supports animations and uses a palette of up to 256 colors. They are commonly used for simple animations and low-resolution images on the web.

Associated MIME Types

image/gif

GIF Image

Applications

.gif files can be opened with the following applications:

Image viewers
Image editors (Adobe Photoshop, GIMP)
Web browsers
Office applications (for insertion)

Technical Details

Format

The .gif format is associated with GIF Image. Graphics format that supports animations and uses a palette of up to 256 colors.

Usage

.gif files are used for storing and displaying digital images or graphics.

Specification

The .gif format is specified in RFC 2046.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related File Extensions

External reference for the .gif file extension

https://filext.com/file-extension/GIF