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Convert GIF to PNG
GIF is limited to 256 colours and is many times larger than a video of the same clip. Converted to PNG, it opens everywhere.
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- No sign-up
- Batch conversion
Why convert GIF to PNG?
To convert GIF files to PNG, drop them on the counter above. PNG is lossless, keeps transparent backgrounds and holds text and lines sharp.
Most files convert in seconds: no queue, no email address, and the PNG result saves straight to your computer or phone.
How to convert GIF to PNG
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Add your GIF files
Drag your GIF files onto the counter, pick them with Choose files or paste from the clipboard with Ctrl+V. You can add several at once.
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Check the settings
The defaults suit most cases. Change quality, size or other options if you like; after a change, one click converts again.
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Conversion starts by itself
Each file is converted to PNG and its row is stamped CONVERTED.
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Download your PNG file
Get the file with Download. With several files you can download them all as one ZIP.
GIF vs PNG
| Property | GIF | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | Portable Network Graphics |
| Type | Image | Image |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Vector | No | No |
| Created by | CompuServe | PNG Development Group / W3C |
| Year | 1987 | 1996 |
| Extensions | .gif | .png |
| MIME | image/gif | image/png |
About the formats
GIF
Graphics Interchange Format
GIF is a veteran image format limited to 256 colours that supports animation. It is still everywhere for short silent loops and simple graphics.
PNG
Portable Network Graphics
PNG is an image format with lossless compression and full transparency. Because it keeps every pixel exactly, it suits screenshots, logos and images that contain text.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting GIF to PNG free?
Yes, completely free. No account, no daily limit, no watermark and no queue.
Are animated images converted too?
Only the first frame is converted to PNG. To keep the animation, convert to MP4 or WEBM.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works on iPhone, iPad and Android, with no app to install.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no size limit set by us. Files of hundreds of MB convert too; very large files take longer and are handled more comfortably on a computer than on a phone.
Other conversions
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNG | GIF | plays in every chat | ||
| GIF | MP4 | much smaller animation · the GIF’s first frame · MP4 | ||
| GIF | JPG | small photo that opens anywhere · transparency is filled | ||
| 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 | ||
| JPG | PNG | lossless, crisp edges · photo as it is | ||
| WEBP | PNG | lossless, crisp edges · images saved from the web | ||
| SVG | PNG | lossless, crisp edges | ||
| HEIC | PNG | lossless, crisp edges · iPhone photos | ||
| PNG | one PNG per page | |||
| AVIF | PNG | lossless, crisp edges · next-gen image opened |