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 ...

Most everyone uses them, and most people have a very firm opinion on how to pronounce the acronym. In today’s world, you probably say “GIF” all the time. Hey, you probably even send one every once in ...

Sometimes, whether you’re chatting with friends or posting on social media, words just aren’t enough — you need a GIF to fully convey your feelings. If there’s a moment from a YouTube video that you ...

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 ...

Editor’s Note: This story originally published in March 2018. We’re republishing the piece following news that Stephen Wilhite, one of the lead creators of the GIF, died earlier this month after ...

"It's difficult to call this one a GIF because it crosses so many borders" said Nick Dangerfield, a co-founder of virtual reality startup Mona, nodding towards a sculpture named "Staircase" in the ...