Convert GIF to PNG Online

How to convert GIF to PNG

1. 1

   Add your GIF source

   Add one or more GIF files to the queue. The uploader keeps batch items separate.

2. 2

   Configure the output

   Set the available quality or format options, or keep the defaults for a first pass.

3. 3

   Convert and download

   Run the queue and download the PNG files individually or together as a ZIP.

Graphics Interchange Format vs Portable Network Graphics

Why convert GIF to PNG?

• Converting GIF to PNG can make a photo or graphic work in software that does not accept the source format.
• The output can be optimized for a different balance of file size, transparency, and visual fidelity.
• PNG may be the better handoff format for a design tool or publishing workflow.
• The converted copy can be tested in the destination app before the source archive is changed.

Will quality change?

The PNG output stores decoded pixels without another lossy compression step. It cannot recreate detail the source already lost, and the file may be larger. Keep the source if you may need to adjust the conversion later.

Processing and limits

Processing

Browser first, server fallback

Engine

Browser Canvas or JavaScript, with server fallback

Maximum size

Server fallback accepts files up to 100 MB per file. Browser conversions are limited by available device memory.

Batch support

Yes, multiple files can be queued; completed results can be downloaded as a ZIP.

Quality controls

Options can adjust quality, output dimensions.

The browser attempts the conversion locally first. If the codec is unavailable or the file cannot be decoded, the server fallback handles it.

• Photographic images are usually much larger than JPEG or WebP; metadata and animation support vary by viewer.
• Review the converted file in the destination application before deleting the source.
• Batch results should be spot-checked before publication or delivery.

Platform compatibility

The output format is supported by all current major browsers. Desktop and mobile compatibility still depends on the specific application, so test critical files.

When not to convert

• Do not convert when the original GIF must remain the only editable or archival copy.
• Skip the conversion when the destination already accepts GIF and no compatibility problem exists.
• For a one-off preview, a local viewer may be faster than creating a new delivery file.

Frequently asked questions

What is the easiest way to convert GIF to PNG?

Upload a GIF file, choose the available PNG options, run the conversion, and download the result. The tool is free, supports batches, and accepts server uploads up to 100 MB.

What does Convert GIF to PNG cost?

It is free, requires no account, and adds no watermark. Server uploads are limited to 100 MB per file, and browser-first paths are limited by device memory.

Will quality change?

The PNG output stores decoded pixels without another lossy compression step. It cannot recreate detail the source already lost, and the file may be larger. Keep the source if you may need to adjust the conversion later.

Where is the file processed?

The browser attempts the conversion locally first. If the codec or file cannot be handled locally, the server fallback processes it over HTTPS and removes temporary data after the request.

How do I process a batch?

Queue multiple files, run them together, and download the finished results as a ZIP. Each server file is limited to 100 MB, and large batches may take longer.

What should I check before using the output?

Open the result in a current browser and check layout, typography, and interactive elements against the source. Keep the original until the output is approved.