Convert GIF to PNG
Free, instant and private — your GIF files are converted right in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
How to convert GIF to PNG
- Step 01
Add your GIF files
Drop them into the box above or click to browse. You can add several files at once.
- Step 02
Conversion starts instantly
It runs in your browser using its built-in image engine — no upload, no queue, no waiting.
- Step 03
Download your PNG files
Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.
Why convert GIF to PNG?
GIF is a 1987 format limited to 256 colors, and most GIFs in circulation today are animations. Converting to PNG gives you a sharp, lossless still image — ideal when you need a frame as a thumbnail, a logo trapped in GIF form, or a graphic with clean transparency that modern tools accept without complaint.
GIF vs PNG at a glance
GIF is the 1987 classic — limited to 256 colors, kept alive almost entirely by its looping animations. PNG is the lossless workhorse — pixel-perfect quality and full transparency support, accepted everywhere.
| Property | GIF | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .gif | .png |
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | Portable Network Graphics |
| First released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Developed by | CompuServe | PNG Development Group (W3C standard) |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Best for | simple animations and legacy web graphics | screenshots, logos, graphics with sharp edges or transparency |
GIF to PNG — frequently asked questions
Is this GIF to PNG converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
Are my GIF files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion happens entirely on your device using your browser's built-in image engine. Your GIF files never leave your computer or phone — which is also why the conversion is nearly instant.
What happens to animated GIFs?
Only the first frame is converted — the result is a still PNG image. If you want to keep the motion, a GIF-to-video tool is the better choice.
Does GIF transparency survive the conversion?
Yes. GIF's 1-bit transparency maps cleanly onto PNG's alpha channel, so transparent areas stay transparent.
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