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GIF to PNG Converter

Convert GIF images to PNG — free, private, and instant.

Need to convert GIF to PNG? GIF is an old format best known for simple animations. It's limited to 256 colours, which makes it a poor fit for photos but fine for small, low-colour graphics and short animated clips. This free tool changes your GIF image into PNG instantly — right inside your browser, with nothing uploaded to a server.

Why convert GIF to PNG?

1

GIF's 256-colour limit makes photos look banded. For a still image, PNG or WebP is almost always better.

2

PNG is lossless — no quality loss — a strong fit for logos and icons.

How to convert GIF to PNG

  1. 1

    Add your GIF file

    Drag your GIF image onto the box above, or click to pick it from your device. It never leaves your computer.

  2. 2

    We convert it to PNG

    Your browser decodes the image and re-encodes it as PNG on the spot — no upload, no waiting in a queue.

  3. 3

    Download the PNG

    Save your new PNG file with one click. Convert as many as you like — it's free and unlimited.

Quality: PNG is a lossless format, so the conversion preserves every pixel of your GIF exactly — there's no additional quality loss.

The formats explained

GIF

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)

GIF is an old format best known for simple animations. It's limited to 256 colours, which makes it a poor fit for photos but fine for small, low-colour graphics and short animated clips.

Best for

  • Short looping animations
  • Simple low-colour graphics
  • Memes and stickers
PNG

PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

PNG is a lossless format that preserves every pixel exactly and supports full transparency. That makes it the go-to choice for logos, icons, screenshots, and any graphic with sharp edges or text.

Best for

  • Logos and icons
  • Screenshots
  • Graphics with transparency

Frequently asked questions

Is the GIF to PNG converter free?

Yes, completely. There's no account, no watermark, and no limit on how many files you convert.

Are my GIF files uploaded to a server?

No. The whole conversion runs locally in your browser using your device's own processing, so your image is never sent anywhere.

Will I lose quality converting GIF to PNG?

PNG is a lossless format, so the conversion preserves every pixel of your GIF exactly — there's no additional quality loss.

What is a GIF file?

GIF is an old format best known for simple animations. It's limited to 256 colours, which makes it a poor fit for photos but fine for small, low-colour graphics and short animated clips.

When should I use PNG?

PNG is best for Logos and icons, Screenshots, Graphics with transparency.

Does the converter work on my phone?

Yes. It runs in any modern browser on desktop or mobile — including converting iPhone photos.