JPG to GIF Converter

Why use this JPG to GIF?

Convert JPG to GIF online with secure cloud processing. Create a supported still GIF from a photo or graphic. Free to start with no software installation.

Best source settings for the JPG to GIF

Choose settings that match the result you need.

↔ Swipe sideways to view every column.

Upload your JPG photo

Choose or drag a JPG up to 20 MB as an anonymous visitor, or up to 200 MB on a paid plan. The file is sent to our servers over an encrypted HTTPS connection to start the conversion.

An optimized palette is built automatically

The worker analyzes your photo and builds an optimized 256-color palette — the maximum GIF allows — then encodes it as a single still frame. There are no manual settings.

JPG to GIF input and output

Review what the tool accepts, how it processes the file, and what it produces.

↔ Swipe sideways to view every column.

Where to use files from the JPG to GIF

The output is ready for common workflows supported by its format.

One-step, automatic conversion

There is nothing to configure — upload a JPG and get a GIF back in seconds.

Secure server processing

Files upload over HTTPS and are processed only to run the conversion; outputs auto-delete within 24 hours and inputs within 6–24 hours.

No account needed to try it

Anonymous visitors get 1 free server conversion up to 20 MB before an account is required.

Generous free tier

A free account raises limits to 50 MB, 3 conversions every 30 days, and batches of up to 5 files.

JPG to GIF troubleshooting

Colors look posterized or banded

GIF is limited to 256 colors, so smooth gradients get squeezed into visible steps. This is a format limit, not a bug. If you need photographic quality, convert to PNG or WebP instead.

The GIF is bigger than my JPG

Expected for photos: JPG compresses photographic detail very efficiently, while GIF stores it as a byte-heavy indexed image. Use GIF only when a workflow strictly requires the .gif format; otherwise stick with JPG or WebP.

The GIF does not animate

A single JPG can only produce a single-frame still GIF. To build an animated GIF you need multiple frames combined in an animation tool — this converter does not create motion.

FAQ

Will my photo look exactly the same as a GIF?

Not always. GIF is limited to a 256-color palette, so photos with smooth gradients — skies, skin tones, shadows — can show visible banding or posterization. For photographic quality, PNG or WebP are better targets.

Is the resulting GIF animated?

No. A single JPG produces a still, single-frame GIF. Animation requires multiple frames, which this tool does not create.

Is my photo kept private?

Yes. Files are uploaded over HTTPS and processed on our servers only to run the conversion. Converted outputs are auto-deleted within 24 hours, and uploaded inputs are removed within 6–24 hours.

What are the file size and usage limits?

Anonymous visitors can convert files up to 20 MB and get 1 free server conversion. A free account raises the limit to 50 MB with 3 conversions every 30 days and batches of up to 5 files. Paid users get 200 MB per file and batches of up to 100 files.

Can I combine several JPGs into one animated GIF?

No. This tool converts one JPG at a time into a single still frame. Building an animated GIF from multiple photos requires a dedicated animation tool that can sequence frames and set timing.

Does the GIF support transparency?

No. JPG has no transparency channel, so there is nothing to carry over — the output GIF is fully opaque, just like the source photo.

When does it actually make sense to use GIF instead of JPG or WebP?

Mainly when a specific tool, platform, or legacy system strictly requires a .gif file. For everyday photo storage or sharing, JPG or WebP will almost always give you better quality and a smaller file.