Finally, from the horse's mouth. ".gif" pronunciation

[sjordan2]

Like the peanut butter, not gift without a t. Even highly experienced techs I've known get it wrong. From its creator:

http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/22/tech/web/pronounce-gif/index.html?hpt=hp_t5

Edited May 22, 2013 by sjordan2

[Rob Hall]

I've heard both for years...though ping (.png) is the in format these days...

[Danno]

I feel so much better ... now that I finally ... KNOW!

Besides, I've always preferred Jiffy! Crunchy Jiffy.

Edited May 22, 2013 by Danno

[Harry P.]

Ever since I've been working in web design and online graphics (since the late 80s), it's been "GIFF," not "JIFF," to me and everyone I've ever worked with. Kind of late in the game for the creator to now come along 25 years later to tell us all how to pronounce it.

[sjordan2]

Ever since I've been working in web design and online graphics (since the late 80s), it's been "GIFF," not "JIFF," to me and everyone I've ever worked with. Kind of late in the game for the creator to now come along 25 years later to tell us all how to pronounce it.

Well, if you look at the link, he's kind of late in any game himself.

[Harry P.]

Well, if you look at the link, he's kind of late in any game himself.

[Harry P.]

BTW... it's not "JAY-PEG"... it's "SHZ-PEEEHHH" (think French!).

[Danno]

BTW... it's not "JAY-PEG"... it's "SHZ-PEEEHHH" (think French!).

Are you allowed to say that on this family-oriented forum?

[Harry P.]

Are you allowed to say that on this family-oriented forum?

Oui.

[Ace-Garageguy]

BTW... it's not "JAY-PEG"... it's "SHZ-PEEEHHH" (think French!).

Je vais prendre mon beurre d'arachide et de rentrer à la maison.

[Ben]

Finally!!!!!!! Now maybe I can get some sleep!!