GIF

A GIF (short for Graphics Interchange Format) is an image file that can show short animations or moving pictures.

It can be pronounced as “jif” (soft “g”) or “gif” (hard “g”), and both are correct.

GIFs work by quickly displaying a series of images one after another, making them look like they’re moving. They’re popular online for sharing emotions, reactions, and humor in social media posts, messages, and forums.

Think of a GIF as a mini digital story. It uses short animations to capture attention and share a quick moment or feeling, making conversations more fun and expressive.