About eGIPHny
eGIPHny (egiphny.com) is a small independent blog about GIF culture - the history of the format, the way people use animated reactions to communicate, and New York City's outsized role in internet culture.
Not affiliated with GIPHY. eGIPHny is an independent editorial website. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GIPHY or any other GIF platform, and it does not host, search or distribute GIFs.
What we write about
- History: how a 1980s image format became a language of the web - see a complete history of the GIF format.
- Culture: the categories people reach for, how GIF use differs between countries, and why New York keeps producing viral moments.
- Etiquette and rules: using GIFs at work and how platforms handle GIF copyright.
Who it is for
Curious readers, social media users, students of internet culture and anyone who has wondered where their favourite reaction GIFs come from.
What we are not
We are not a GIF search engine or hosting service, we have no user accounts, and we do not offer creative or marketing services. Articles are general information, not legal advice. See our disclaimer.
How the site is funded
The site may display advertising served by Google AdSense. Advertisers do not influence what we write.
Questions, corrections or topic ideas are welcome through the contact page.