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PNG to GIF Converter

Convert PNG images to GIF right in your browser, one file or a whole batch. For photos, the GIF is usually much smaller.

  • Free, no sign-up
  • Files never leave your device
  • Batch processing
  • No watermark
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Your files are processed on this device and are never uploaded to a server.

What happens when you convert PNG to GIF

CompressionLossless → Lossless
File sizeUsually much smaller, roughly 64% less for photos
TransparencyKept
ColoursReduced to a 256-colour palette
MetadataEXIF, GPS location and camera data are not copied to the new file
Opens inevery browser, chat app and email client

Sizes are typical values; your files will vary with content and settings.

PNG

PNG Portable Network Graphics

PNG stores pixels with lossless DEFLATE compression and a full 8-bit alpha channel. It is the safe default for screenshots, logos, UI assets and anything with sharp edges or text, because every pixel survives exactly as drawn.

PNG converter
GIF

GIF Graphics Interchange Format

GIF is a 1987 format limited to a 256-colour palette per frame. It survives because it animates everywhere: chat apps, email clients and forums all play GIFs without a video player.

GIF converter

How to use the PNG to GIF Converter

  1. 1

    Click Choose files or drop your PNG images onto the page.

  2. 2

    Adjust the GIF options if needed. The defaults work well for most images.

  3. 3

    Click Convert, then download each GIF or all of them as a ZIP.

Why convert PNG to GIF?

PNG files usually come from screenshots, design tools and image downloads, where lossless storage keeps edges crisp. Photographs saved as PNG are often 3 to 10 times larger than the same photo as JPG or WebP. Choose GIF when the result has to loop in a chat app, forum or email client without a video player.

PNG to GIF settings

GIF output is limited to 256 colours, which is ideal for simple graphics but can show banding in photos. You can also cap the width and height, which resizes large photos in the same step.

Frequently asked questions

Will the GIF lose quality?

No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel or sample in your PNG is kept exactly.

Is transparency kept when converting PNG to GIF?

Yes. GIF supports transparency, so transparent areas in your PNG stay transparent.

Will the GIF be smaller than the PNG?

Usually much smaller for photos: as a rough guide, the GIF comes out at around 35% of the PNG's size, depending on the quality setting.

Questions about privacy, file-size limits or conversion speed are answered in the general FAQ.