The GIF Object
GIF Objects are returned from most of GIPHY API's Endpoints. These objects contain a variety of information, such as the Image Object, which itself includes the URLS for multiple different GIFS formats and sizes.
| Property: | Example |
|---|---|
| type: string(default:"gif") By default, this is almost always GIF. | "gif" |
| id: string This GIF's unique ID | "YsTs5ltWtEhnq" |
| slug: string The unique slug used in this GIF's URL | "confused-flying-YsTs5ltWtEhnq" |
| url: string The unique URL for this GIF | "http://giphy.com/gifs/confused-flying-YsTs5ltWtEhnq" |
| bitly_url: string The unique bit.ly URL for this GIF | "http://gph.is/1gsWDcL" |
| embed_url: string A URL used for embedding this GIF | "http://giphy.com/embed/YsTs5ltWtEhnq" |
| username: string The username this GIF is attached to, if applicable | "JoeCool4000" |
| source: string The page on which this GIF was found | "http://www.reddit.com/r/reactiongifs/comments/1xpyaa/superman_goes_to_hollywood/" |
| rating: string The MPAA-style rating for this content. Examples include Y, G, PG, PG-13 and R | "g" |
| content_url: string Currently unused | |
| user: User An object containing data about the user associated with this GIF, if applicable. | |
| source_tld: string The top level domain of the source URL. | "cheezburger.com" |
| source_post_url: string The URL of the webpage on which this GIF was found. | "http://cheezburger.com/5282328320" |
| update_datetime: string The date on which this GIF was last updated. | "2013-08-01 12:41:48" |
| create_datetime: string The date this GIF was added to the GIPHY database. | "2013-08-01 12:41:48" |
| import_datetime: string The creation or upload date from this GIF's source. | "2013-08-01 12:41:48" |
| trending_datetime: string The date on which this gif was marked trending, if applicable. | "2013-08-01 12:41:48" |
| images: Images An object containing data for various available formats and sizes of this GIF. | |
| title: string The title that appears on giphy.com for this GIF. | "Happy Dancing GIF" |
| alt_text: string Alt text enables assistive programs to read descriptions of GIFs. | "Barney the Purple Dinosaur blows out birthday candles." |
| is_low_contrast: boolean Indicates whether a Sticker is low contrast. (Note: This field is returned only for Stickers | false |