Animated GIFs (Graphics Interchange Format) files are images created using an image editor capable of storing multiple images in a single file. Specified as the GIF89a that contains within the single file a set of images that are displayed in a precise order. As with flip cards when the images are played in rapid succession, the characters or items seem to have movement. Because GIF files can be looped (continuous) or single run, they can be used on web pages or in banners to create an effective illusion of movement.Please Read this Before Submitting Your Site
Submissions must be for English language sites of individuals or companies providing free or linkware ''Animated GIFs'' for download.
Please submit here if the majority of the contents of your site are Animated GIFs (free or linkware).
If your web site is offering additional graphics other than Animated GIFs, please submit to Computers/Graphics/Web/Free/.
If your services are primarily web design, please submit instead to the most appropriate category in Web Designers.
Foreign language sites should be submitted to the most appropriate category in World
Following these guidelines will help prevent delays in having your site listed.
Sites That Will Not Be Accepted
Sites with adult content or Pop-up windows with adult links, will not be listed in this category, even if they are animation-based. Please submit such sites to the relevant sub-category in Adult: Arts: Visual Arts.
Sites that are affiliates or lists of affiliate links that do not contain original content.
Please submit only sites which offer Cyber Pets for adoption and/or predominantly provide information on Cyber Pets, Cyber Pet adopting, culture, and/or community. Such adoption sites may range from fictitious creatures to real-world animals and insects, or inanimate objects which are adoptable. All Cyber Pet adoption sites listed in this category have significant free Cyber Pets available.Cyber Pets - also known as Cyberpets, Clip Art Pets, and Graphics Pets - are a specific type of virtual pet typically utilizing static or animated images which are placed on an adopter's site, forum signature, or managed through the adoption site. Cyber Pets often have names, ages, and/or stories associated with each one. Adoptable Cyber Pets may be available as created, or some are offered with customization options. Ordinarily these do not require day-to-day care, however adopters may create personalities and write stories about their adopted pets, or pets may require levelling. From basic click-and-take adoptions to more detailed registration and personalizing, Cyber Pet adoption styles vary widely, however nearly all have rules.
If your site doesn't meet the above criteria, and is submitted here anyway, inclusion in the directory can be delayed by the sorting process. Please try to find the most specific category for your site before submitting. Thank you, and please enjoy submitting your website.
Please do not submit sites which sell web interfaces.This category lists sites which provide graphics interfaces which are available free for personal use. Also sites which fall under Linkware can be submitted.Providing free samples for the purpose of selling might not fall under this category.
Collections of smiley graphics.Collections of smiley graphics, used in HTML chats and personal webpages.
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