Convert PNG to GIF Images
Convert your PNG images to GIF directly in your browser.
How to convert an image in 3 steps
Choose a PNG image.
Click convert to GIF.
Download your GIF image.
Format descriptions
PNG — PNG is a lossless raster format that supports transparency. It is ideal for logos, graphics and screenshots because it never loses quality, although files can be larger.
GIF — GIF is a bitmap format with a 256-color palette, best known for animations. It uses lossless compression but limited colors, so it is not ideal for photos.
Technical comparison: PNG vs GIF
Technical breakdown of the PNG and GIF specifications: compression, colour, transparency and animation support.
| Property | PNG | GIF |
|---|---|---|
| Specification | PNG (Portable Network Graphics) | GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) |
| Media type | Image | Image |
| Compression | Lossless · Deflate | Lossless · LZW (indexed palette) |
| Color space / bit depth | 24/32-bit TrueColor | 8-bit indexed (256 colors) |
| Transparency | 8-bit alpha channel (smooth) | 1-bit transparency (on/off) |
| Animation | No (static) | Yes (animated) |
| Best for | PNG is a lossless raster format that supports transparency. It is ideal for logos, graphics and screenshots because it never loses quality, although files can be larger. | GIF is a bitmap format with a 256-color palette, best known for animations. It uses lossless compression but limited colors, so it is not ideal for photos. |
What happens when converting PNG to GIF?
During PNG to GIF conversion the image shifts from a 24/32-bit TrueColor space (millions of colors) down to an 8-bit indexed palette capped at 256 distinct colors. Modern quantization and Floyd-Steinberg dithering calculate optimal color clusters to simulate smooth gradients. Because GIF only supports 1-bit binary transparency, smooth 8-bit alpha edges from the PNG are flattened into crisp opaque or fully transparent pixels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is image conversion?
Image conversion changes an image file from one format to another, for example from PNG to GIF, while keeping the image content.
Are my images uploaded?
No. This tool processes images directly in your browser. Your images are never sent to a server.
Which image formats are supported?
This tool converts PNG images to GIF, all in your browser.
Is it really free and unlimited?
Yes, the tool is completely free and you can convert as many images as you want, with no limits.
Does it work on mobile too?
Yes, it works on any modern device, including smartphones, tablets and desktop computers.
Which format will the result be in?
The converted image will always be in GIF format, ready to download and use.
What happens to transparency when converting to JPG?
JPG does not support transparency. If your image has an alpha channel (for example a PNG or WebP with a transparent background) and you convert it to JPG, the transparent areas are flattened and may appear with a dark or black background. Use PNG, WebP, TIFF or GIF output to preserve transparency.
About the image converter
Convert PNG images to GIF online for free. Everything happens in your browser: your images are never uploaded to a server, and you need no downloads or sign-up to get started.
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