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.gif

The .gif file extension identifies GIF files.

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What this identifier means

Files ending in .gif are GIF: An indexed-colour format limited to a 256-colour palette, kept alive by its universally supported animation.

.gif scores

Deterministic scores calculated from the structured facts above. Identical facts always produce identical scores.

Overall score

21/100

  • Archiving score

    42
    • it is marked legacy or deprecated in the knowledge graph
    • it is legacy or deprecated, so tooling support will keep shrinking

    Confidence 36% · evidence coverage 56%

  • Longevity score

    34
    • it occupies a niche corner of the ecosystem
    • it is legacy or deprecated, so tooling support will keep shrinking

    Confidence 38% · evidence coverage 75%

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Data quality

Every claim on this page is classified as a verified fact, a derived fact or an assumption.

Overall confidence
90%
Verification status
verified
Last reviewed
2026-08-03
Verified facts
1

1 classified claim backed by 1 source.

Sources and review status

Review status: verified · confidence 90%

Last reviewed 2026-08-03 (revision 1).