diff --git a/boards/static/js/main.js b/boards/static/js/main.js
--- a/boards/static/js/main.js
+++ b/boards/static/js/main.js
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
  */
 
 var ITEM_VOLUME_LEVEL = 'volumeLevel';
-var IMAGE_TYPES = ['png', 'jpg', 'jpeg', 'bmp'];
+var IMAGE_TYPES = ['png', 'jpg', 'jpeg', 'bmp', 'gif'];
 
 /**
  * An email is a hidden file to prevent spam bots from posting. It has to be