image/*
image/gif
File extensions: .gif
The classic 8-bit animated image format.
What is image/gif?
image/gif is the media type for Graphics Interchange Format — an 8-bit indexed color format that also supports simple animation. GIF's 256-color palette makes it a poor choice for photos, but it dominates internet meme culture.
Typical usage
Simple animations, memes, reactions, low-color graphics.
Common gotchas
For photographic animation, animated WebP or short MP4/WebM videos produce dramatically smaller files. GIF should be avoided for large animated content.
HTTP header example
Response header
Content-Type: image/gifReference
RFC 2046