GIF → PNG
GIF to PNG
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GIF to PNG conversion guide
Converting GIF to PNG stores the frame losslessly and keeps transparent pixels transparent. Colours are no longer restricted to a 256-entry palette, although the source image cannot gain colours it never had. It is the safest way to edit a still GIF without adding new artefacts.
Why convert GIF to PNG?
- Lossless output that is safe to edit and re-save.
- Keeps transparent areas instead of filling them with white.
- Larger than the original GIF, and still only a single frame.
GIF vs PNG
GIF — GIF is a legacy format limited to 256 colours per image. It supports simple animation and binary transparency, but photographs converted to GIF show visible banding.
PNG — PNG is a lossless format made for sharp graphics and screenshots. It keeps exact pixel values and full alpha transparency, which usually makes files larger than JPEG or WEBP.
When to convert GIF to PNG
- You want to edit a still GIF without adding compression artefacts.
- The transparent areas of the GIF must be preserved exactly.
- You need a lossless master copy for further work.
What to watch out for
- The PNG is larger than the original GIF.
- Animation is dropped and only a single frame is kept.
GIF vs PNG at a glance
| Property | GIF | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless within a 256-colour palette | Lossless |
| Transparency | Binary (a pixel is on or off) | Full alpha channel |
| Animation | Supported | Only in the separate APNG variant |
| Colours | 256 colours per frame | 16.7 million and beyond (up to 48-bit) |
| Typical file size | Small for flat graphics, poor for photos | Large on photos, moderate on flat graphics |
| Best suited to | Short animations, simple graphics, legacy systems | Screenshots, logos, text, transparency |
How to convert GIF to PNG
- Choose your GIF file with the Select file button, or drag and drop it onto the box above.
- Press Convert now and wait a moment while the GIF to PNG conversion runs in your browser.
- Download the finished PNG file. Nothing was uploaded, so no copy is stored on a server.
GIF to PNG frequently asked questions
- Does the transparency survive GIF to PNG?
- Yes. Transparent pixels in the GIF stay transparent in the PNG.
- Can I get the animation back?
- No. The converter works on a single frame, so animated GIFs become a still PNG.