JPG to GIF Converter
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Use this JPG to GIF converter to turn JPG files into GIF right in your browser — ideal for short looping animations, simple web graphics and reaction clips. JPG uses lossy compression and GIF uses lossless compression, so file size and quality can change.
When should you convert JPG to GIF?
- To get GIF's built-in advantage: supports animation
- To move past JPG's common limitation: no transparency
- To open your files in apps that prefer GIF
- To share GIF files more easily
About JPG and GIF files
JPG image
Strengths
- small file size
- works almost everywhere
- great for photos
Limitations
- no transparency
- lossy compression
- not ideal for sharp graphics
GIF image
Strengths
- supports animation
- widely supported
- supports transparency
Limitations
- only 256 colors
- large files for video-like content
JPG vs GIF
| Format | JPG | GIF |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Best for | photographs and web and email images | short looping animations and simple web graphics |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is this JPG to GIF converter free?
- Yes. You can convert JPG to GIF online for free, with no account and no watermark.
- Do I need to install software or sign up?
- No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — no installs and no account required.
- Why convert to GIF instead of staying with JPG?
- GIF is known for being supports animation — that's what you gain by converting instead of keeping the JPG file.
- Are my files safe?
- Yes. Files are processed only to complete the conversion and are auto-deleted after 2 hours. We never share them.
- Can I convert multiple JPG files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.