Convert GIF to PNG
Drop a GIF file below and get a PNG back. The conversion happens on your own machine, so nothing is uploaded and there is no size or quantity limit beyond what your browser can hold in memory.
Drop images here
Accepts GIF
Lower means a smaller file. 75 is a good default for photos.
100% in your browser Files are never uploaded.
Why convert GIF to PNG?
Expect the PNG file to come out larger than the GIF you started with. That is the price of the broader compatibility and simpler decoding PNG gives you.
PNG is lossless, so the conversion adds no new compression artefacts. Whatever detail survives in the GIF file is carried across exactly.
PNG is the format most image editors and design tools expect, which makes it the practical choice when the file is headed for further editing rather than straight onto a web page.
GIF vs PNG at a glance
| Property | GIF | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Typical file size | 200-400% of an equivalent JPEG | 300-500% of an equivalent JPEG |
| Compatibility | Opens everywhere, including decades-old software | Opens everywhere, including decades-old software |
| Usually comes from | Websites optimising page weight | Screenshots, logos and graphics |
Frequently asked questions
Are my GIF files uploaded anywhere?
No. The decoder and encoder are WebAssembly modules that run inside this page. You can verify it by opening your browser’s network tab — converting a file produces no outbound requests. You could even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it would still work.
Is there a file size or quantity limit?
There is no limit imposed by us. The practical ceiling is your device’s memory, since the image has to be held uncompressed while converting. On a typical laptop, images up to around 100 megapixels convert without trouble.
Will converting to PNG lose quality?
PNG is lossless, so every pixel is preserved exactly. The file will usually be larger than the original, which is the trade-off for keeping all the data.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. The same WebAssembly modules run on mobile browsers. Conversion is slower than on a desktop because phone CPUs are weaker, and very large images are more likely to hit memory limits.
What happens to an animated GIF?
Only the first frame is converted. PNG is a still image format, so there is nowhere for the remaining frames to go. If you need to keep the animation, you are looking for a video conversion rather than a still image one.
Why is the PNG bigger than the original?
PNG is lossless, so it stores every pixel exactly instead of approximating them. For photographs that usually means a file several times larger than a lossy original. PNG earns its keep with screenshots, logos, line art and anything needing transparency — not with photos.