Giphy
Giphy is a popular online platform and search engine for animated GIFs (Graphics Interchange Format) and short video clips. Founded in 2013, Giphy has become one of the largest libraries of animated images on the internet, offering millions of GIFs, stickers, and short-form videos.
Giphy allows users to search, share, and create GIFs easily. It integrates with various social media platforms, messaging apps, and content creation tools, making it simple to add animated content to conversations, posts, and presentations. The platform offers both user-generated content and official content from entertainment brands, sports leagues, and celebrities.
In addition to its consumer-facing services, Giphy provides APIs and SDKs for developers to integrate GIF functionality into their own applications and websites. The company also offers Giphy for Work, a solution for businesses to create and share branded content.
In 2020, Giphy was acquired by Meta (formerly Facebook), further solidifying its position in the social media and digital communication landscape. Despite this acquisition, Giphy continues to operate as a separate entity, maintaining its vast library of animated content and partnerships with various platforms and brands.