PNG to GIF Converter
GIF is still the format some email templates, forums and older systems ask for. Convert a PNG to GIF for those cases; it works best on logos, icons and flat graphics.
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What changes when you convert PNG to GIF
- GIF stores at most 256 colors. The image is reduced to a palette of up to 256 colors, which suits flat graphics but can show banding or dithering on photos and gradients.
- GIF transparency is all or nothing: each pixel ends up fully transparent or fully opaque, so soft shadows and smooth edges can look jagged.
PNG and GIF compared
PNG
A lossless format for graphics, screenshots and images with transparency.
- Compression
- Lossless: every pixel is kept exactly, so photos give large files.
- Transparency
- Full alpha channel, including semi-transparent edges and shadows.
- Animation
- None in standard PNG; this tool writes still images.
- Support
- Supported by every browser, operating system and image editor.
- Typical uses
- Screenshots, logos, icons, graphics with text, images that need transparency.
GIF
An older format still used everywhere for short looping animations.
- Compression
- Lossless compression of a palette limited to 256 colors per image.
- Transparency
- One transparent color: each pixel is fully transparent or fully opaque.
- Animation
- Yes: frames with their own timing, usually looping.
- Support
- Opens almost everywhere, including email clients and chat apps.
- Typical uses
- Short animations, reactions, simple graphics with few colors.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers about converting PNG images to GIF with this free tool.
Can I make an animated GIF from PNG images?
No. This converter turns one PNG into a still GIF. Building an animation from several images needs a GIF maker.
Will the GIF look like my PNG?
Flat graphics with few colors look the same. Photos and gradients lose colors, because GIF keeps at most 256 per image; the converter dithers them, which can look grainy. For photos, JPG or WebP are better choices.
Does GIF keep the transparency of my PNG?
Partly. GIF has a single transparent color, so each pixel becomes either fully transparent or fully opaque. Hard-edged transparency survives; soft shadows and smooth edges can turn jagged.
Is the PNG to GIF converter free?
Yes, it is free and needs no account. It converts one image at a time, up to 10 MB and 25 megapixels, and adds no watermark. Images are processed for the conversion and are not stored permanently.
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