GIF is a graphics format that supports both static and animated images. It uses lossless compression, preserving the image quality while keeping file sizes small. GIFs are popular on social media and in web design for creating simple animations or small visual elements. However, they are limited to 256 colors.
WEBM is a media file format designed for web use. It is based on the VP8 video codec and the Vorbis audio codec, making it highly efficient for video streaming on the web. WEBM supports high-quality video and is supported by most modern browsers, offering an open-source alternative to proprietary formats like MP4.