Understanding the difference between link types will save you headaches later:
: Best if you want your GIF to be searchable or used on social media platforms. : A simple tool where you upload the file and it instantly generates a shareable URL : Useful if you need to edit or optimize the GIF before generating a link. Steps to Convert
Some platforms don’t support direct file uploads but allow "image by URL."
Technically, the service hasn't changed the file at all. Instead, it has performed a social service: it has taken a private object and given it a public identity.