How to Modify a GIF File
GIF (Graphic Interchange Format) is a popular image format that is used by graphic designers, webmasters, desktop publishers, as well as your everyday computer user. The GIF is a universal image format due to the fact that it is recognized by all Internet browsers. Although the GIF has its limitations of a 256-color palette, it still remains a format of choice. Modifying a GIF is not difficult at all.
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How to Modify a GIF File
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Upload the GIF that you would like to modify onto your computer's hard drive. Websites such as Gifs.Net and GIF Animations allow you to have access to free GIFs for personal usage. Ensure that you have cleared the rights to use the GIF in order to avoid copyright infringement.
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Open a GIF editing software program, such as Adobe Photoshop and Macromedia Fireworks. There are GIF editing programs online that you can use for free, such as GIF Works.
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Click on "File" to open the GIF you would like to edit. Proceed to edit the GIF accordingly. For example, you can do things like rotate, crop, change the coloring, and change effects and animation.
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Save the modified GIF under another file name once you have completed the modification. By saving the modified GIF under another file name, you will still have access to your original GIF.
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