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It shouldn't be used to replace JPEGs, but PNG files are widely used and would be good candidates for FLIF files instead. Also true for static GIFs, but presum
by joosters 11y ago
It shouldn't be used to replace JPEGs, but PNG files are widely used and would be good candidates for FLIF files instead.
Also true for static GIFs, but presumably anyone still using them is not bothered about converting images to better formats.
- jonsneyers 11y agoFLIF also supports animation, so it could be used to replace animated GIF too.
- cbhl 11y agoPresumably if you're using animated GIF you care about compatibility with exotic/older browsers, so at best you'd consider H.264/MP4 or SVG or Flash animations.
- jonsneyers 11y agoYes, being old/compatible is about the only advantage GIF has ;) I agree that video formats are more suitable for many animations. Unless you have an animation where lossy is not desirable (e.g. cartoons or technical animations), and you only have pixels, no vectors. In that case FLIF (or APNG/MNG for that matter) can be a good choice.