👉 A bitmap image format for pictures with support for animations and up to 256 distinct colors per frame, including a fully transparent color.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! You’ve come across a curious term today – “GIF.” It's got a bit of a techy sound, doesn’t it? Now, the dictionary gives us a pretty good explanation, let’s break it down with a little rhyme: "A bitmap image format, bright and keen, With animations too, a colorful scene! Up to two-fifty colors, a vibrant hue, And a transparent color – shining through!" Essentially, a GIF is like a tiny picture show. It’s made up of lots of little pictures (frames) that loop together, creating an animation. Think of those dancing baby GIFs you might have seen! It's also limited to just 256 colors per frame, which means it's not as detailed as some newer image formats like JPEG or PNG. The "transparent color" part is key – it allows parts of the GIF to be see-through, letting the background show through! Pretty nifty, wouldn’t you say? Do you have any questions about GIFs? Let's discuss!