PNG to GIF Converter
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Use this PNG to GIF converter to turn PNG files into GIF right in your browser — ideal for short looping animations, simple web graphics and reaction clips.
When should you convert PNG to GIF?
- When you need it for short looping animations
- When you need it for simple web graphics
- To open your files in apps that prefer GIF
- To share GIF files more easily
What happens to your file
GIF stores at most 256 colours per frame, so a full-colour image is quantized down to a palette on the way in.
Settings this conversion runs with
| Engine | Pillow (Python Imaging Library) |
|---|---|
| Colour mode | 256-colour palette |
What changes
- Gradients and photographs band badly at 256 colours. GIF earns its place for short animations and flat graphics, not stills.
About PNG and GIF files
PNG image
Strengths
- transparent backgrounds
- sharp text and lines
- lossless quality
Limitations
- larger files than JPG for photos
- no animation
GIF image
Strengths
- supports animation
- widely supported
- supports transparency
Limitations
- only 256 colors
- large files for video-like content
PNG vs GIF
| Format | PNG | GIF |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | screenshots, logos and icons | short looping animations, simple web graphics |
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Frequently asked questions
- What happens to the image when you convert PNG to GIF?
- GIF stores at most 256 colours per frame, so a full-colour image is quantized down to a palette on the way in.
- What should you know before converting PNG to GIF?
- Gradients and photographs band badly at 256 colours. GIF earns its place for short animations and flat graphics, not stills.
- Is this PNG to GIF converter free?
- Yes. You can convert PNG to GIF online for free, with no account and no watermark.
- Do I need to install software or sign up?
- No. Use the converter from your browser without installing software or creating an account. Files are uploaded to our servers for processing.
- 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 PNG files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.