Convert PNG to GIF
PNG is a lossless format with transparency support, ideal for graphics, logos and screenshots. GIF is the format of choice for simple animations, icons and flat graphics, which is why it is the destination here. The conversion runs entirely in your browser: there is no upload, no file size limit and no watermark on the result.
Drop your PNG files below and download GIF in seconds. Free, unlimited and completely private: the conversion runs inside your browser, so your files never leave your device and are never uploaded to a server.
No upload. Works with your network switched off. Check it yourself, or read what actually happens to your file.
Why convert PNG to GIF?
PNG stores every pixel exactly as it was saved, which makes it the safe choice whenever detail matters more than file size. It supports a full alpha channel, so logos and UI elements keep clean, soft edges on any background. The tradeoff is that photos saved as PNG can get large.
GIF dates back to 1987 and is limited to a 256 color palette, which shows in photos but is fine for flat graphics. It remains everywhere thanks to animation support and universal compatibility. For still images, PNG or WebP almost always produce better quality at a smaller size.
PNG vs GIF at a glance
| PNG | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Portable Network Graphics | Graphics Interchange Format |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless, 256 colors |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Logos, screenshots and graphics with transparency | Simple animations, icons and flat graphics |
What changes when you convert PNG to GIF
| What happens | |
|---|---|
| Image quality | Reduced. GIF holds at most 256 colours, so a photograph is quantised down to a palette. Flat graphics usually survive intact. |
| Transparency | Kept. GIF stores an alpha channel, so cut-out backgrounds and soft edges survive. |
| EXIF and GPS | Removed. The conversion goes through a pixel buffer, so camera data and location are not carried into the GIF file. |
| Colour profile | Not carried across. The image is handled in sRGB, which is right for the web and wrong for colour-managed print work. |
| Animation | Not applicable. PNG files here are single images. |
| File size | Varies with the content of the image. No figure is quoted here, because none has been measured on a documented test set. |
How to convert PNG to GIF
- Drop one or more PNG files into the box above, or click to browse.
- ImageConvert converts each file to GIF right on your device.
- Download a single file, or grab everything at once as a zip.
Frequently asked questions
What is a PNG file?
PNG is a lossless format with transparency support, ideal for graphics, logos and screenshots.
What is a GIF file?
GIF is an older format limited to 256 colors, still popular for simple graphics and icons.
Is it free to convert PNG to GIF?
Yes. There are no limits, no watermarks and no account needed. Convert as many PNG files as you like.
Are my files private?
Completely. Your PNG files never leave your browser and are never uploaded to a server, so your images stay on your device.