Convert PDF to GIF
Free, instant and private — your PDF files are converted right in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
How to convert PDF to GIF
- Step 01
Add your PDF 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 GIF files
Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.
Why convert PDF to GIF?
Need a quick image of a PDF page in GIF format for an old system, CMS or tool that only accepts GIF? Converting PDF to GIF renders each page and encodes it with a 256-color palette — all in your browser, nothing uploaded. For better quality use PNG or JPG; GIF is only worth it when the receiving system specifically requires it.
PDF vs GIF at a glance
PDF is the universal document format — fixed layout that opens and prints the same on any device. GIF is the 1987 classic — limited to 256 colors, kept alive almost entirely by its looping animations.
| Property | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .gif | |
| Full name | Portable Document Format | Graphics Interchange Format |
| First released | 1993 | 1987 |
| Developed by | Adobe | CompuServe |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Best for | documents, sharing and printing — looks identical everywhere | simple animations and legacy web graphics |
PDF to GIF — frequently asked questions
Is this PDF to GIF converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion happens entirely on your device using your browser's built-in image engine. Your PDF files never leave your computer or phone — which is also why the conversion is nearly instant.
Why would I convert a PDF to GIF?
GIF is limited to 256 colors and is rarely the best choice — but some old content management systems, forums or email clients only accept GIF. For quality previews of PDF pages, PNG or JPG are far better.
Is the conversion private?
Yes — your PDF is rendered and converted entirely in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
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