One-step, automatic conversion
There is nothing to configure — upload a PNG and get a GIF back in seconds.
PNG to GIF Converter
Convert PNG to GIF online with secure cloud processing. Create a still GIF while handling transparency predictably. Free to start; no software needed.
- One-step, automatic conversion
- Secure server processing
- No account needed to try it
- Generous free tier
Choose your file
Drop files here or click to upload
PNG· up to 20.0 MB per file
Files are private and deleted after conversion
Anonymous files: 20 MB. Free accounts: 50 MB and batches of 5. Paid accounts: 200 MB and batches of 100.
Why use this PNG to GIF?
Convert PNG to GIF online with secure cloud processing. Create a still GIF while handling transparency predictably. Free to start; no software needed.
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.
How to use the PNG to GIF
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Upload your PNG image
Choose or drag a PNG 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.
- 02
An optimized palette is built automatically
The worker maps your colors to an optimized 256-color palette — the maximum GIF allows — and outputs a single still frame. There are no manual settings to configure.
- 03
Check transparency and color accuracy
Fully transparent pixels stay transparent, but GIF cannot store soft alpha edges, and full-color images may show banding. Simple graphics and icons usually convert cleanly.
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Download your GIF
Get the converted file through a signed download link. The output is auto-deleted within 24 hours, and the uploaded PNG is removed within 6–24 hours.
Best source settings for the PNG to GIF
Choose settings that match the result you need.
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| Need | Recommended setting | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Palette conversion (automatic) | No manual options: the converter maps your PNG to an optimized 256-color palette and writes a single-frame still GIF. Fully transparent pixels stay transparent, but GIF cannot store partial (alpha) transparency, so soft edges become hard. | No manual options: the converter maps your PNG to an optimized 256-color palette and writes a single-frame still GIF. Fully transparent pixels stay transparent, but GIF cannot store partial (alpha) transparency, so soft edges become hard. |
- Upload your PNG image
- Choose or drag a PNG 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 maps your colors to an optimized 256-color palette — the maximum GIF allows — and outputs a single still frame. There are no manual settings to configure.
PNG to GIF input and output
Review what the tool accepts, how it processes the file, and what it produces.
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| Feature | PNG | GIF |
|---|---|---|
| Format | PNG | GIF |
| Processing | Secure cloud processing | Secure cloud processing |
| Result | Convert PNG to GIF online with secure cloud processing. Create a still GIF while handling transparency predictably. Free to start; no software needed. | Convert PNG to GIF online with secure cloud processing. Create a still GIF while handling transparency predictably. Free to start; no software needed. |
Where to use files from the PNG to GIF
The output is ready for common workflows supported by its format.
- One-step, automatic conversion
- There is nothing to configure — upload a PNG 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.
About the formats
PNG
PNG is a lossless raster image format created in the mid-1990s as a patent-free replacement for GIF. It is the standard choice for screenshots, logos, UI graphics, and any image that needs transparency.
PNG preserves every pixel exactly and supports a full 8-bit alpha channel, so text and sharp edges stay crisp. The downside is size: photographs saved as PNG are far larger than the same image as JPG or WebP. Support is universal in browsers and editors, making it a safe default for graphics — just avoid it for large photo collections.
GIF
GIF is a bitmap format from 1987 that remains popular for one reason: simple looping animations. Each frame is limited to a 256-color palette, with only fully-on or fully-off transparency.
Its universal support makes GIFs easy to share anywhere, but the format is extremely inefficient: files are large and photos show visible color banding. For still images, PNG is smaller and higher quality; for animation, MP4 or animated WebP delivers the same clip at a fraction of the size.
Privacy and file handling
This tool uses secure cloud processing for formats or operations browsers cannot handle reliably.
- Secure transfer
- Files are transferred over HTTPS and used only for the requested operation.
- Automatic deletion
- Inputs are removed within 6–24 hours and generated outputs within 24 hours.
- Private downloads
- Results are delivered with expiring signed download links.
PNG to GIF troubleshooting
- Colors look posterized
- GIF is limited to 256 colors, so full-color PNGs — especially photos and gradients — get mapped to a reduced palette with visible steps. Simple graphics and icons convert cleanly; for full color, keep PNG or use WebP.
- Transparent edges look jagged
- GIF only supports on/off transparency, so the soft semi-transparent pixels along PNG edges become fully opaque or fully transparent, which reads as jagged fringes. If you need smooth alpha edges, keep PNG or convert to WebP instead.
- The GIF file is bigger than the PNG
- PNG often compresses images more efficiently than GIF, especially detailed or colorful ones, so the GIF can come out larger. Use GIF only when a target system strictly requires .gif files; otherwise PNG or WebP is the better choice.
FAQ
- Will colors change when converting PNG to GIF?
- They can. GIF stores at most 256 colors, so full-color PNGs — especially photos and gradients — are mapped to a reduced palette and may show banding. Simple graphics, icons, and screenshots with few colors usually convert cleanly.
- What happens to PNG transparency?
- GIF only supports on/off transparency. Fully transparent areas are kept, but soft semi-transparent edges from the PNG alpha channel become hard edges. Keep PNG or use WebP if you need smooth transparency.
- Is my image 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 PNGs into one animated GIF?
- No. This tool converts one PNG at a time into a single still frame. To build an animated GIF from multiple images you need a dedicated animation tool that sequences frames and sets timing.
- When does it actually make sense to use GIF instead of keeping PNG?
- Mainly when a specific tool, platform, or legacy system strictly requires a .gif file. For everyday storage or sharing, PNG or WebP will almost always give you better color accuracy and, often, a smaller file too.
- Is there a setting to control the color count or quality?
- No. This tool has no manual options — it automatically builds an optimized 256-color palette (GIF's maximum) and outputs a single-frame still GIF.
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