Convert your GIF to PNG for higher fidelity and full transparency support. Our free online converter turns animated or static GIFs into high-quality PNG images. While GIF is great for simple animations, PNG offers superior color depth, better transparency, and lossless compression for crisp static graphics.
Note: Animated GIFs are converted to a single static image (first frame). For animated output, try GIF to WebP.
Why Convert GIF to PNG?
GIF is limited to 256 colors and suitable for simple animations. PNG is ideal for high-quality static images:
- Higher Quality: Truecolor (24-bit) + alpha vs GIF's 8-bit palette.
- Transparency: PNG supports full alpha transparency for smooth edges.
- Lossless Compression: PNG preserves detail without quality loss.
- Universal Compatibility: Widely supported across apps and platforms.
How to Convert GIF to PNG Online
- Click Upload GIF and select your file.
- Wait for processing to complete.
- Click Download PNG to save the result.
Animated GIFs: only the first frame is exported as PNG.
GIF vs PNG: Key Differences
| Feature | GIF | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Color depth | 8-bit (256 colors) | Truecolor (24-bit) + alpha |
| Transparency | 1-bit mask (on/off) | Full alpha transparency |
| Compression | Lossless (LZW) | Lossless (DEFLATE) |
| Animation | Supported | Not supported (static) |
| Best for | Simple animations, stickers | Logos, UI, screenshots, static graphics |
Supported Limits & Formats
- Accepted input: GIF (
image/gif) - Maximum file size: up to 16 MB per file
- Output: PNG (
.png, MIMEimage/png)
Features of Our GIF to PNG Converter
- 100% free, no watermarks
- Preserves transparency where present
- Lossless PNG output
- Mobile-friendly interface
What is GIF?
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) supports basic animation and uses lossless LZW compression, but is restricted to a 256-color palette.
What is PNG?
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless format supporting truecolor and alpha transparency — ideal for high-quality static images.
Troubleshooting
- Upload fails: Make sure the file is GIF and ≤ 16 MB.
- Jagged transparency edges: GIF's 1-bit transparency can look harsh; refine with Background Remover.
- Need animation: Use GIF to WebP to keep motion.
Use Cases: When to Convert GIF to PNG
- Logos & icons needing smooth transparency.
- Screenshots/UI requiring crisp text and lines.
- Archiving static frames at higher quality.
- Yes, the converter is completely free with no hidden charges or subscriptions.
- Yes. GIF's 1-bit transparent areas remain transparent in PNG; for smoother edges, edit the alpha channel after conversion.
- Only the first frame is converted to a static PNG image. To keep animation, use GIF to WebP.
- No. PNG uses lossless compression and supports full color, often improving visual fidelity over 256-color GIF.
- You can upload images up to 16 MB per file.
- Files are processed automatically and not retained longer than necessary for conversion.
- This page converts one file at a time. For bulk needs, repeat the process or use a batch tool.
Animated GIFs become static PNGs (first frame). For animated output, convert GIF to WebP.