Can't upload .gif extensions

[phil007]

I get the error "When using the GD image library allowed image types are only JPEG and PNG" when trying to upload a GIF file.

Config Settings:
Accepted file extensions for uploaded pictures: GIF/PNG/JPG/JPEG/TIF/TIFF
Method for resizing images: GD Version 2
New Install

Does anyone know how to correct this?

Thanks,
Phil

[hyperion]

GD does not support GIFs. (only JPEG and PNG) You must use Image Magick if you want them.

This is in the documentation.

[matic]

Buf GD2 support GIF's!?  Doesn't it?

[Casper]

No, it only supports gif read, not gif write.
This is due to copyright issues, which should hopefully be finished soon.

[nukeworker]

No, it only supports gif read, not gif write.
This is due to copyright issues, which should hopefully be finished soon.

I thought you said that Gd wouldn't 'do' gif?

gd
GD Support  enabled 
GD Version  2.0 or higher 
FreeType Support  enabled 
FreeType Linkage  with freetype 
GIF Read Support  enabled 
GIF Create Support  enabled 
JPG Support  enabled 
PNG Support  enabled 
WBMP Support  enabled 

http://www.nukeworker.com/phpinfo.php

[Casper]

I also said, as you posted;

This is due to copyright issues, which should hopefully be finished soon.

But I suspect most webhosts won't be as quick to change.

[nukeworker]

Well, mine suports it, and so do others, there should be an option to turn gif support on for those that do.