While a GIF of an ape engaging in “human” behavior may seem cute, the animals used to create such images were often subjected to abuse. Experts also say such images can perpetuate the myth that apes ...

All actors and reality stars working today were recently given marching orders to be as “GIF-able” as humanly possible. Or at least it sure seems that way. What this descriptor entails is delivering ...

After teasing the app for some time, Cinemagram is finally available for Android. For those not in the know, think of this application as Vine, the video/GIF-sharing app on iOS. You record four ...

GIF use has become increasingly common — even among older generations — as people realize how effectively they communicate humor, allow users to express themselves, and maintain relationships. BYU ...

It’s fitting that the winner of the world’s first film festival for GIFs—or, excuse me, “short-form content”—doesn’t exactly consider himself a cineaste.* “I love short-form. I’ve never taken a liking ...

The humble GIF has seen a lot of growth since its debut in 1987. GIFs (which stand for graphics interchange format) surged in popularity in the nineties, but it’s only in the last decade that they’ve ...

Peppering a conversion with GIFs can make things more fun and help you express your feelings. GIFs are also great for making online content like blog posts more appealing! But searching for the right ...

The way you use GIFs means more than you might realize, according to new research from BYU. When you get a text from a friend, is your immediate reaction to reply with a GIF? Do you know which GIF to ...