A lossless image format that preserves quality perfectly and supports transparent backgrounds via an alpha channel. Better suited to logos, icons, and screenshots than photographs.
PNG to GIF Converter
Convert PNG files to GIF free in your browser — no signup, no install, and the file is never uploaded to a server. GIF keeps full quality with no further loss.
What changes in this conversion
- The pixels are decoded and written out as GIF. Image dimensions are preserved exactly; what changes is how that same picture is stored on disk.
How to use
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Add your PNG file
Drag the PNG file onto the drop area above, or click it to pick a file from your device. You can add several files at once.
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Confirm GIF as the output
GIF is already selected as the output format on this page. You can set the output width and height. Quality stays untouched because this format is lossless.
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Run the conversion
Press the convert button. A single image is usually done before you finish reading this sentence.
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Download the GIF file
When it finishes, download the GIF file. Converting multiple files gives you the option to download them together as a ZIP.
About these formats
An older format limited to 256 colors, still widely used because it can hold multiple frames for short animations. It supports on/off transparency but not partial opacity.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting PNG to GIF really free?
Yes. PNG to GIF conversion is completely free with no signup, no watermark, and no daily limit on the free plan for ordinary use.
Are my PNG files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so the PNG file never leaves your device. That is also why it works without an internet connection once the page has loaded.
Does the GIF file get bigger than the PNG?
It can go either way. Both formats are lossless, so nothing is thrown away — the size difference comes from how each one packs the same data.
Is there a file size limit for PNG to GIF conversion?
The free plan handles files up to 200MB. Because processing happens on your own device, very large files depend on your computer's memory rather than a server quota.
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