: Right-click the file and select Open with > Photos . Note that older versions like Windows Photo Viewer may not support animation.
To open, view, or troubleshoot a file named , follow this guide. GIF files (Graphics Interchange Format) are 8-bit images limited to 256 colours, commonly used for short, looping animations. How to Open "photo (1).gif" photo (1).gif
Open your or Photos app and select the image. Most modern mobile devices play GIFs automatically in the native photo viewer. Troubleshooting: If the GIF Won't Play : Right-click the file and select Open with > Photos