The DKT BMP2GIF (BMP to GIF converter) otf_GIF-Makertranslates MS Windows Bitmaps into GIF 89a format. Theotf_GIF-Maker is most frequently used when GIF filesmust be generated in real time for service on the Internet and in Intranets. The otf_GIF-Maker has an operating mode that avoids the LZW patent so that no Unisys license is required. This programmers tool is packaged as an MS Windows dll (Dynamic Link Library) for use by programmers writing programs to generate GIF files. These programs are typically written in Visual Basic or Visual C++.