Convert PNG to GIF

PNG to GIF converter that runs entirely in your browser. 100% free, no signup, no upload — your files never leave your device. One-click batch conversion.

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About formats

PNG

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless raster image format that supports alpha-channel transparency. PNG is the standard choice for web graphics, logos, and UI elements where sharp edges and transparency matter, and it produces no loss in quality across saves.

Developer: PNG Development Group (W3C)
Initial release: 1996
Compression: Lossless
Color depth: up to 16-bit per channel
Transparency: Yes
Animation: Yes

Best for

Web graphics and logos
UI elements with transparency
Screenshots and diagrams
Sharp-edged graphics with text
Lossless image preservation

Pros

+Lossless compression with no quality loss
+Alpha-channel transparency support
+Up to 16-bit per channel color
+Open W3C standard

Cons

−Larger files than JPG for photos
−Not ideal for complex photographs
−No EXIF metadata by default in some tools
−Animations limited to APNG

GIF

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is a bitmap image format that supports animation by sequencing multiple frames. Animated GIFs are extremely popular on the web for short, silent, looping clips. Converting a video to GIF produces an instantly shareable, universally supported animation with no audio track.

Developer: CompuServe
Initial release: 1987
Compression: Lossless
Color depth: 8-bit (256 colors)
Transparency: Yes
Animation: Yes

Best for

Creating short looping web animations
Making simple silent video clips
Embedding animated reactions in messages
Sharing on social media without audio
Quick web-friendly motion graphics

Pros

+Universal browser and app support
+Lossless frame compression
+Supports transparency and animation
+No plugin or codec required

Cons

−Limited to 256 colors per frame
−No audio track
−Files grow large for long or rich animations
−No modern compression like video codecs

How to convert PNG to GIF

1
Select PNG files from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, a URL, or by dragging them onto the page.
2
Choose gif — or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported).
3
Let the file convert, then download your gif file right away.

PNG vs GIF

Property	PNG	GIF
Compression	Lossless	Lossless
Color depth	up to 16-bit per channel	8-bit (256 colors)
Multi-track	No	No
DRM support	No	No
Open format	Yes	No

When to use PNG vs GIF

PNG

Web graphics and logos
UI elements with transparency
Screenshots and diagrams
Sharp-edged graphics with text
Lossless image preservation

GIF

Creating short looping web animations
Making simple silent video clips
Embedding animated reactions in messages
Sharing on social media without audio
Quick web-friendly motion graphics

Use cases for PNG → GIF

Web graphics and logos
UI elements with transparency
Screenshots and diagrams
Sharp-edged graphics with text
Lossless image preservation
Creating short looping web animations
Making simple silent video clips
Embedding animated reactions in messages
Sharing on social media without audio
Quick web-friendly motion graphics

Frequently Asked Questions

Is converting PNG to GIF free?

Yes. This PNG → GIF converter runs entirely in your browser and is completely free — no account, no credits, no watermark.

Which devices and platforms can I use to convert PNG to GIF?

Any modern device with a current web browser: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad. There is nothing to install — the conversion happens locally.

Are my PNG files uploaded to a server?

No. Files never leave your device. The entire PNG → GIF conversion runs locally in your browser, so your data stays private.

Can I convert multiple PNG files at once?

Yes — batch conversion is supported. Add as many PNG files as you like and convert them to GIF in one pass, then download the results together.

What is the maximum file size?

There is no fixed server-side limit because the conversion happens in your browser. Practical limits depend on the available memory and CPU of your device.

Will converting PNG to GIF lose quality?

No. GIF is a lossless format (or used in a lossless mode here), so the original data from your PNG file is preserved bit-for-bit in the converted result.

Will transparency be preserved when converting PNG to GIF?

Yes. Both PNG and GIF support alpha-channel transparency, so transparent areas of your file are kept unchanged in the GIF output.

How will the file size change after converting PNG to GIF?

Both formats use comparable compression, so the GIF output will be similar in size to your PNG file — typically within 10–20% of each other.

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FORMATS

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