Format reference

GIF Format Hub

GIF (.gif) is a raster format supporting 8-bit palette animation, simple transparency, and comment extensions. Use sample .gif files to test animated frame timing, disposal methods, and color-reduction compliance.

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Use the manifest endpoint for deterministic fixture selection in CI, then validate MIME/type detection against actual parser output.

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