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GIF converter
GIF is a veteran image format limited to 256 colours that supports animation. Drop your file and choose what it becomes.
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Convert from GIF
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIF | MP4 | much smaller animation · the GIF’s first frame · MP4 | ||
| GIF | JPG | small photo that opens anywhere · transparency is filled | ||
| GIF | PNG | lossless, crisp edges · first frame | ||
| GIF | WEBM | much smaller animation · the GIF’s first frame · WEBM | ||
| GIF | WEBP | small file for the web | ||
| GIF | AVIF | smallest image file | ||
| GIF | BMP | for legacy Windows software · transparency is filled | ||
| GIF | ICO | favicon and Windows icon · first frame | ||
| GIF | TIFF | print and archive quality · first frame | ||
| GIF | gathered in one PDF | |||
| GIF | SVG | traced to vector · first frame | ||
| GIF | MOV | much smaller animation · the GIF’s first frame · MOV |
What is GIF?
GIF is a veteran image format limited to 256 colours that supports animation. It is still everywhere for short silent loops and simple graphics.
Reaction animations, simple icons and animated images in email.
Strengths
- Animation plays everywhere
- Small files for simple graphics
- Single-colour transparency
Weaknesses
- Only 256 colours: banding in photos
- Animated files grow large quickly
- No soft transparent edges
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format |
|---|---|
| Created by | CompuServe |
| Year | 1987 |
| Extensions | .gif |
| MIME | image/gif |
| Family | Image |
Convert to GIF
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP4 | GIF | silent loop · phone video | ||
| JPG | GIF | plays in every chat · photo as it is | ||
| PNG | GIF | plays in every chat · screenshots and logos | ||
| WEBP | GIF | plays in every chat · images saved from the web | ||
| MOV | GIF | silent loop · iPhone video | ||
| WEBM | GIF | silent loop · screen recording | ||
| AVIF | GIF | plays in every chat · next-gen image opened | ||
| BMP | GIF | plays in every chat · bulky bitmap shrinks | ||
| ICO | GIF | plays in every chat · the icon’s largest size | ||
| TIFF | GIF | plays in every chat · scanned pages | ||
| SVG | GIF | plays in every chat · drawing at the size you pick | ||
| HEIC | GIF | plays in every chat · iPhone photos | ||
| MKV | GIF | silent loop · OBS and film recordings | ||
| AVI | GIF | silent loop · old camcorder footage | ||
| WMV | GIF | silent loop · Movie Maker video | ||
| FLV | GIF | silent loop · Flash-era video |
Frequently asked questions
What is GIF?
GIF is a veteran image format limited to 256 colours that supports animation. It is still everywhere for short silent loops and simple graphics.
What is GIF used for?
Reaction animations, simple icons and animated images in email.
Which formats can GIF be converted to?
On this page GIF files convert to MP4, JPG, PNG, WEBM, WEBP, AVIF, BMP, ICO, TIFF, PDF, SVG, MOV. MP4, JPG, PNG, WEBP, MOV, WEBM, AVIF, BMP, ICO, TIFF, SVG, HEIC, MKV, AVI, WMV, FLV files can also be turned into GIF.
How long does a conversion take?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Long videos and documents with many pages can take a few minutes; the row shows the progress.