Web DevelopmentIntermediate
Beyond the GIF: The Modern Guide to High-Performance Web Animation
The GIF is 35 years old, and it’s costing you money. Discover why the internet’s favorite format is technically obsolete and how switching to MP4, WebM, and AVIF can cut your file sizes by 90%—saving bandwidth and boosting speed for every user
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Tankiso Thebe
Published November 20, 2025
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