GIFs support up to 8 bits per pixel , allowing for a maximum of 256 indexed colors .
As Flash and high-definition video emerged, the limited 256-color GIF was briefly considered "retro" or obsolete. gif animation
They use LZW (Lempel–Ziv–Welch) lossless data compression, which reduces file size without losing visual data. GIFs support up to 8 bits per pixel
They convey complex moods (joy, surprise, sarcasm) better than static images or plain text. gif animation