Abstract: Methods and systems for enabling a client device to display interactive animated images are disclosed. A client device sends a query including a unique identifier to a server system. A response to the query includes first and second addresses specifying where respective first and second animated image files associated with the unique identifier are stored. The client device downloads first and second image files using the first and second addresses. The client device displays sequentially a first plurality of frames of the first animated image file downloaded using the first address. In response to detecting a user interacting with a user interface of the client device in a predetermined manner (e.g., tapping a screen) while the first plurality of frames are being displayed, the client device transitions to displaying a second plurality of frames of the second animated image file downloaded using the second address.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein enable a user of a client device to interact with an animated image. A client device obtains first and second animated image files associated with one another. The client device displays sequentially in a loop, via a display thereof, frames of the first animated image file to provide for a first illusion of motion. While any one of the frames of the first animated image file is being displayed in the loop, the client device detects a user selecting a location on the display within a region of the display where the frames of the first animated image file are being displayed sequentially in the loop, and in response thereto, transitions to displaying frames of the second animated image file, and thereby transitions from providing the first illusion of motion to providing a second illusion of motion.