GIF to PNG — Free Online Image Converter
Convert GIF to PNG online for free. Private, client-side — no upload required. Fast batch converter.
About GIF to PNG
GIF stores 256-color frames with 1-bit transparency, a format standardized in 1989 for simple loops. PNG keeps the same picture with a full-color palette, lossless compression, and smooth alpha, so gradients that banded in the source render cleanly. Only the current frame carries over, because PNG cannot animate; pick the frame to export before converting. The 256-color limit stays visible as banding baked into the source pixels. For still graphics PNG is the safer archive, while loops belong in animated formats.
Why convert GIF to PNG?
- Larger files than lossy shares with PNG lossless quality.
- Keep quality where supported.
- Free, private, no upload - runs in your browser.
GIF vs PNG
| Animation | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Compression | lossless | lossless |
| Typical use | GIF stores 256-color animation with 1-bit transparency, standardized in 1989. | PNG stores lossless images with transparency support. |
When not to convert GIF to PNG
- Skip PNG for the smallest share: lossless output stays large, so prefer a lossy target when sending GIF files.
- Still frames only: PNG cannot animate, so just the first frame of GIF carries over.
Limits
Starting point: GIF - 256-color animation with 1-bit transparency. Limited to 256 colors per frame, so gradients may band. Lossless quality means larger files than JPEG. Export PNG from GIF at matched dimensions; every pixel maps across, so large sources stay large.
How conversion works
Conversion runs entirely in your browser with the WASM image engine. Files never leave your device.