GIF images don't upload

[Caliban]

Hi,

anyone know why .gif images do not upload? I find it very odd, someone please tell me if it is possible to upload .gif images, thanks.

[Oasis]

I have no problems uploading gifs
make sure you have the gif extension in the accepted file extension list in the configuration

[Zarsky]

When using the GD library there is no GIF support.

[hyperion]

This is due to the Unisys patent.  It expired in the US in June 2003, but it won't expire in the rest of the world until June 2004.  As a result, makers of the GD library have decided to wait until 2004 until reintroducing GIF support.

One should note that ImageMagick can use GIFs, but they will not be compressed, as LZW compression would violate the Unisys patent.

Your best option is to convert your GIFs to PNGs.

[Caliban]

Ok, This script is really good, its really unfortunate gifs can't upload.

[jasendorf]

I guess the only answer is, blame Unisys and their damned patent on the GIF format.