returnBlobOnly parameter in saveGif function

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Feature request details

Adding returnBlobOnly boolean parameter on saveGif function.

This feature will give ability to render a gif and keep the blob in memory, instead of downloading it directly in the browser.

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Example use cases:

• Save the blob to the database/storage
• Split the render and download process so that the user can download the rendered gif at a later time via a different interaction
• Display the blob in an image tag (instead of canvas, which can't be saved to desktop with right click)

Start at the saveGif function entry point and review how it currently renders and downloads GIFs in the browser. Implement the requested returnBlobOnly behavior so callers can retain the rendered blob without an immediate download, while preserving the existing download behavior when the parameter is not enabled.