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Convert GIF to PNG
PNG keeps the crisp edges of a GIF graphic while lifting the 256-colour limit for future edits, and usually produces a smaller file for static images.
- Input:
- GIF
- Output:
- PNG
About this conversion
- GIF
- Palette-based format limited to 256 colours per frame, with on/off transparency and animation support.
- PNG
- Lossless raster format with full alpha transparency, ideal for screenshots, logos and graphics with sharp edges.
Limitations and things to know
- PNG cannot store animation. If your GIF is animated, only one frame (normally the first) is converted unless the service offers frame selection.
- Metadata such as EXIF camera data and colour profiles may be removed or converted for privacy and compatibility.
Size, page, duration and dimension limits are shown in the converter above and checked again by our server.
GIF to PNG: common questions
Will converting GIF to PNG reduce quality?
PNG is lossless, so the pixels are stored exactly.
Is my GIF file checked before conversion?
Yes. We inspect the file's contents, not just its name, and the server verifies it again before converting. Renamed files that are not really GIF are rejected.
What happens to transparency?
PNG supports transparency, so transparent areas are kept.
What if my GIF is animated?
PNG is a still-image format, so a single frame is exported. If frame selection is offered you can choose which one.
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