PNG to GIF Converter

Convert PNG to GIF online quickly and easily. Just upload your file, convert it, and download the GIF in seconds.

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What is PNG ?

PNG, or Portable Network Graphics, is a raster graphics file format that supports lossless data compression. It is widely used for web images due to its ability to maintain high quality while allowing for transparency and a broad color palette.

PNG format  ▶

What is GIF ?

GIF, or Graphics Interchange Format, is a bitmap image format that supports both static and animated images. It is widely used on the web for simple graphics, logos, and short animations due to its ability to compress images without significant loss of quality.

GIF format  ▶

How to Convert PNG to GIF in Just a Few Steps

  1. Upload your PNG file
    Drag and drop your PNG file, click 'Select Files' to upload from your device, or import directly from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or paste a URL.
  2. Choose GIF as output format
    The converter is preset to GIF, but you can select any other output format before converting.
  3. Adjust settings (optional)
    If you like, tweak output options such as resolution, quality, or compression before converting.
  4. Convert the file
    Click the 'Convert' button. The conversion takes only a few seconds.
  5. Download your converted file
    Download the converted file to your device, or save it directly to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.

Why Convert PNG to GIF file?

Converting a PNG to GIF is useful when you need a format that is universally supported for simple graphics and animations, or when a particular platform specifically expects a GIF. GIF has been recognized everywhere for decades, so it is a safe choice for small graphics, icons, and images you want to display or loop on virtually any website, app, or device.

Keep in mind the trade-offs: GIF is limited to 256 colors, so a detailed or photographic PNG may lose some color richness, and GIF does not match PNG for crisp, full-color quality. For flat graphics, simple logos, or preparing an image where GIF is required, though, the conversion does exactly what you need. GIF also supports transparency and animation, which is why it remains handy for lightweight visuals.

Start converting PNG to GIF now — it’s fast, safe, and completely online!

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