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HDR to GIF — Online Image Converter
Convert HDR to GIF online. Private, client-side — no uploadrequired. Fast batch converter.
Convert HDR to GIF
About HDR to GIF
Convert HDR to GIF. HDR (Radiance RGBE) stores high-dynamic-range lighting with 32 bits per pixel. GIF stores 256-color animation with 1-bit transparency, standardized in 1989. Limited to 256 colors per frame, so gradients may band..
Why convert HDR to GIF?
- Larger files than lossy shares with GIF lossless quality.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
HDR vs GIF
| Animation | No | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Compression | lossless high dynamic range | lossless |
| Typical use | HDR (Radiance RGBE) stores high-dynamic-range lighting with 32 bits per pixel. | GIF stores 256-color animation with 1-bit transparency, standardized in 1989. |
When not to convert HDR to GIF
- Skip GIF for the smallest share: lossless output stays large, so prefer a lossy target when sending HDR files.
- No motion to preserve: HDR is a still, so pick GIF for size or compatibility rather than animation.
Limits
Starting point: HDR - HDR (Radiance RGBE) stores high-dynamic-range lighting with 32 bits per pixel. Tone mapping compresses highlights into display range on export. Limited to 256 colors per frame, so gradients may band. Export GIF from HDR 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.
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FAQ
How do I convert HDR to GIF?
Drop your HDR file onto this page, adjust quality and optional dimensions, then click Convert. The result downloads as GIF instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
Will I lose quality converting HDR to GIF?
This format is lossless - converting preserves all pixel data at maximum quality.
How do you store my files?
We do not store any processed images. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using WebAssembly.