Why Convert PNG to GIF?
GIF is universally compatible and perfect for short loops and lightweight animations. Converting PNG or APNG to GIF makes sharing across apps and platforms simple.
- Universal support: Works almost everywhere.
- Animation: APNG sequences can become animated GIFs.
- Simple controls: Adjust palette, dithering, FPS, and loop.
How to Convert PNG to GIF Online
- Click Upload PNG and select your image (static or APNG), or a sequence of PNG frames.
- Adjust FPS, loop, and palette if needed.
- Click Convert to GIF to download your result.
Defaults: 12 FPS, infinite loop (0), 256 colors, Floyd–Steinberg dithering.
Palette, Dithering & Transparency
GIF uses a ≤256 color palette per frame and 1-bit transparency. When converting from PNG with alpha, semi-transparent pixels become on/off. Use dithering to smooth gradients and edges.
| Setting | Effect on Quality | Effect on Size |
|---|---|---|
| Palette (64→256) | Fewer artifacts/banding | Higher |
| Dithering | Smoother gradients/edges | Slightly higher |
| Lower FPS | Choppier motion | Lower |
Recommended Settings by Use Case
| Use case | FPS | Palette | Dither | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memes/stickers | 8–12 | 128–256 | On | Resize to ≤720 px for tiny files |
| UI micro-animations | 10–15 | 256 | Off/Light | Disable dithering if edges sparkle |
| Product spins | 12–20 | 256 | On | Crop borders; loop = 0 |
| Charts/flat colors | 6–10 | 64–128 | Off | Lower palette to reduce size |
Create Animated GIF from APNG or PNG Sequences
Build an animation by using an APNG file or uploading a numbered sequence of PNGs. For consistent order, use names like frame_001.png, frame_002.png, …
- Select/drop all frames together.
- Set FPS (e.g., 12) and loop (0 = infinite).
- Convert and preview the resulting GIF.
Performance Tips
- Resize before converting: Smaller dimensions → much smaller GIFs.
- Trim frames: Remove near-duplicates to cut size with minimal visual change.
- Lower FPS smartly: 10–12 FPS suits many loops.
- Prefer flat backgrounds: Flat colors compress better than noisy textures.
Privacy & Security
Your uploads are processed for conversion only. Avoid sharing sensitive information in images. For best privacy, prefer non-identifying content.
Supported Limits & Formats
- Accepted input: PNG/APNG (
image/png) - Maximum file size: up to 16 MB per file
- Output: GIF (
.gif, MIMEimage/gif) - Animation: APNG frames or multiple PNGs can form an animated GIF.
GIF vs WebP/MP4: Which to Choose?
| Format | Alpha | Quality/Size | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIF | 1-bit transparency | Larger files | Universal |
| WebP | 8-bit alpha | Smaller at similar quality | Modern browsers/apps |
| MP4 | No alpha | Smallest for long clips | Video players required |
Need smooth alpha or best compression? Try WebP/MP4. Need maximal compatibility? Use GIF.
Browser Support & Notes
- Works on current Chromium, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
- Large, high-FPS animations may be heavy on low-end devices.
- Mobile browsers can throttle background tabs; keep this tab active while converting.
Troubleshooting
- Jagged or halo edges: GIF has 1-bit transparency; enable dithering or reduce palette changes between frames.
- GIF too large: Lower FPS, resize dimensions, or reduce palette colors.
- No animation: Source PNG may be static; only APNG or multiple PNGs produce multi-frame GIF.
- Wrong frame order: Zero-pad filenames (001, 002…).
What is PNG?
PNG is a lossless image format with alpha transparency, ideal for UI, graphics, and images that need crisp edges or text.
What is GIF?
GIF is a palette-based image format (≤256 colors per frame) with basic animation support. It’s compatible everywhere but less efficient than modern formats.
Use Cases: When to Convert PNG to GIF
- Shareable loops: Turn APNG or PNG sequences into GIF for broad compatibility.
- Legacy platforms: Tools that only accept GIF.
- Simple motion: Lightweight animations without audio.
Key Features
- APNG & Sequences: Convert APNG or PNG frame sequences into animated GIF.
- Palette & Dithering: Build optimized palettes and enable dithering to smooth gradients/edges.
- FPS & Loop Controls: Customize playback settings to suit your use case.
How to Use PNG to GIF Converter
- Upload PNG/APNG: Click 'Upload PNG' and select your file or drop multiple PNG frames.
- Set Options: Adjust palette size, dithering, FPS and loop as needed.
- Convert & Download: Press 'Convert to GIF' and save the result.
- Resize to the target display size for smaller GIFs
- Use 10–12 FPS for most micro-animations
- Enable dithering for smooth gradients; turn off if sparkle appears
Technical Specifications
- input format: PNG/APNG (image/png)
- output format: GIF (image/gif)
- max file size: 16 MB
- colors: Up to 256 per frame
- transparency: 1-bit (on/off)
- animation: APNG or multiple PNGs → animated GIF
Common Use Cases
- Shareable Loops: Turn PNG sequences into GIF for broad compatibility.
- UI Animations: Small, silent motion previews for apps and sites.
- Legacy Platforms: Use GIF when target tools don’t support APNG/WebP.
- Yes, the converter is completely free with no hidden charges or subscriptions.
- Yes. APNG frames can be converted to animated GIF. Static PNG produces a single-frame GIF.
- Yes. Select/drop multiple PNGs at once. Use zero-padded filenames to preserve order.
- Lower FPS, resize the image, or reduce the palette colors. Disabling dithering can also slightly reduce size.
- GIF supports 1-bit transparency only. Semi-transparent PNG pixels are approximated to on/off.
- Because GIF has 1-bit alpha. Try enabling dithering and keep backgrounds simple/solid.
- Yes. Loop = 0 means infinite. Set a positive integer to loop that many times.
- PNG may include orientation/chunks. If output looks rotated, rotate before converting.
- GIF lacks modern compression and uses limited palettes. Keep dimensions small and FPS low.
- You can upload images up to 16 MB per file.
For smoother alpha and smaller files, consider WebP. Keep GIF for maximum compatibility.