While the GIF format was originally created to reduce image file sizes, it’s become part of the fabric from which the modern Web is woven. And now, a team of developers believe they are charting the next step in the evolution of the beloved animated GIF.
YOYO is a new tool that lets users control GIF animation playback by simply moving their mouse back and forth across the image. It’s an easy way to rewind, fast-forward and freeze a GIF to watch and manipulate the action just the way you want.
Here’s an example YOYO made from a GIF I found on Reddit:
There’s a growing community of users over at LikeYOYO, where you can find more animations to control and create your own too.
The site currently allows you to make a YOYO out of a GIF hosted online somewhere, and you can embed your creation on any site or blog by pasting a snippet of code.
If you like your GIFs, YOYOs are a great new way to waste time on the Web.
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