Convert PNG to GIF Online
Convert PNG to GIF online. The tool is free, the conversion runs on the server in an isolated request. Batch conversion is supported, server uploads are capped at 100 MB per file, and no account is required. Keep the original file while you review the converted copy.
Convert .PNG to .GIF
Select a file to begin. Processing details and limits are listed below.
How to convert PNG to GIF
- 1
Add your PNG source
Add one or more PNG files to the queue. The uploader keeps batch items separate.
- 2
Set the GIF options
Set the available quality or format options, or keep the defaults for a first pass.
- 3
Create the GIF file
Run the queue and download the GIF files individually or together as a ZIP.
Portable Network Graphics vs Graphics Interchange Format
| Spec | Portable Network Graphics | Graphics Interchange Format |
|---|---|---|
| MIME type | image/png | image/gif |
| Format type | image | image |
| Standard | ISO/IEC 15948 | Pending review |
| First release | 1996 | Pending review |
| Browser support | All current major browsers | Pending review |
| Contents | Lossless DEFLATE-compressed raster image with optional alpha transparency and animation through APNG. | 8-bit bitmap format widely used for animated clips. |
About Portable Network Graphics
Pixel-perfect lossless output, clean alpha transparency, and strong support for screenshots, logos, and line art. Photographic images are usually much larger than JPEG or WebP; metadata and animation support vary by viewer.
Format referenceAbout Graphics Interchange Format
8-bit bitmap format widely used for animated clips.
Why convert PNG to GIF?
- The output can be optimized for a different balance of file size, transparency, and visual fidelity.
- GIF 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.
- Converting PNG to GIF can make a photo or graphic work in software that does not accept the source format.
Will quality change?
The GIF encoder is lossy. Fine text, sharp edges, and subtle gradients are the first places to check after conversion. Check a sample before processing a large batch.
Processing and limits
- Processing
- Server-side
- Engine
- Sharp and ImageMagick
- Maximum size
- 100 MB per file on the server.
- Batch support
- Yes, multiple files can be queued; completed results can be downloaded as a ZIP.
- Quality controls
- Options can adjust output dimensions.
The file is processed on the server because the conversion requires a server-side engine or a utility operation.
- Photographic images are usually much larger than JPEG or WebP; metadata and animation support vary by viewer.
- Check metadata, dimensions, and compatibility after the conversion.
- Very large files can hit the 100 MB server limit before conversion starts.
Platform compatibility
The output is a GIF file. Use an application or device that accepts that format, and test the result on the destination platform if compatibility is critical.
When not to convert
- Avoid repeated lossy conversions when quality matters; start from the highest-quality source available.
- If the file contains sensitive data, review the processing model before uploading it to a server.
- Do not convert when the original PNG must remain the only editable or archival copy.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the easiest way to convert PNG to GIF?
- Upload a PNG file, choose the available GIF options, run the conversion, and download the result. The tool is free, supports batches, and accepts server uploads up to 100 MB.
- Does Convert PNG to GIF require an account?
- 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.
- What happens to quality?
- The GIF encoder is lossy. Fine text, sharp edges, and subtle gradients are the first places to check after conversion. Check a sample before processing a large batch.
- Where is the file processed?
- Yes. This conversion uses a server-side engine, so the file is uploaded over HTTPS, processed in an isolated request, and removed after the result is produced.
- 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 can go wrong?
- Open the downloaded GIF file in the application or database you plan to use, check the structure against the source, and keep the original until the output is approved.