There are quite a lot methods to manipulate images
but nothing to save a final image work as a GIF file
for JAVA application.
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All such REFS are being folded into RFE 4101949 which describes
the image I/O framework.
Also note there are patent issues around creating GIF encoders.

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Image-related RFEs go to 2D
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I believe that's because the usual way to write a GIF file is to use LZW
compression (as presented in the GIF specification).  Unfortunately, Unisys
holds the patent on the LZW algorithm and demands royalty fees for any encoder
using the algorithm.  There are plenty of GIF encoders available on the web,
but, as far as I know, with the exception of ACME's, they are all part of a
commercial package and require compensation.  
Unisys, however, does not require royalties from software that *decodes* GIF
files, so it's perfectly fine to write all the decoders you want (apps that
take a gif file and display it).