Sorts of GIF Files

Chief GIF Description

.GIF

File Ext:	.gif
Classification:	Graphical Interchange Format File

A GIF file is usually used for web graphics. It contains up to 256 indexed colors with a color palette. It is saved in a lossless format, so he clarity of the image is not compromised with GIF compression.

Created by:	The GIMP Development Team
Class:	Raster Image Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gif

Software Programs That Open The Graphical Interchange Format File:

Adobe Illustrator CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

GIMP by The GIMP Development Team

Windows

Mac

Linux

Google Drive by Google

iOS

Android

Web

ACD Systems ACDSee by ACD Systems

Windows

Roxio Toast 15 by Roxio

Mac

Apple Safari by Apple

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Solaris

illumos

Microsoft Windows Photos by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

ACD Systems Canvas by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Adobe Photoshop Elements by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Adobe Photoshop CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Apple Preview by Apple

Mac

Microsoft Paint by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Android

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite by Corel

Windows

Nuance PaperPort 14 by Nuance

Windows

Nuance OmniPage Pro X by Nuance

Mac

Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6 by Roxio

Windows

Optional Offer for FileViewPro by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall

Sources of GIF Problems

Common GIF Opening Problems

Adobe Illustrator CC Removed

When trying to open your GIF file, you get the error "Can't Open GIF File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Adobe Illustrator CC isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your GIF because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your GIF, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Adobe Illustrator CC Requires Update

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Adobe Illustrator CC installed that's incompatible with your Graphical Interchange Format File type. Visit the Adobe Systems Incorporated website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Adobe Illustrator CC. This issue mainly occurs when your Graphical Interchange Format File file was created by a newer version of Adobe Illustrator CC than you have on your PC.

Tip: If you right-click on your GIF file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Conclusion: The majority of GIF file opening issues are due to not having the correct Adobe Illustrator CC version installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening GIFs

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Adobe Illustrator CC will resolve your issue. If you are continuing to have errors with loading GIF files, other external issues might be to blame. Additional factors include:

• GIF file type Registry entries are wrong
• Deletion of the GIF file description from the Registry by mistake
• Adobe Illustrator CC or another GIF application experienced a flawed installation
• Your GIF can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• GIF file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Drivers associated with GIF software need to be updated
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Graphical Interchange Format File file