GIF to PNG converter – static image from any GIF

Content last reviewed:2026-09-30

Extract the first frame of a GIF as a lossless PNG. Add files, convert instantly, and download. Runs locally in your browser. In our measurement a 1920 by 1280 pixel photo went from 1.20 MB as GIF to 2.88 MB as PNG.

Files in queue

Add GIF files on the left to start converting to PNG.

Why convert GIF to PNG?

GIF is limited to 256 colors and only supports binary transparency (a pixel is either fully transparent or fully opaque). PNG removes both limitations — it supports millions of colors and full alpha transparency with smooth semi-transparent edges. Converting GIF to PNG gives you a higher-quality image file.

PNG is a lossless format supported by every browser, operating system, and image editor. The binary transparency from your GIF will be preserved in PNG, and you'll gain the ability to edit the image with full color depth in any graphics application.

PNG files may be slightly larger than GIF for very simple graphics, but the gain in color depth and transparency quality is significant. For web optimization, consider converting to WebP instead.

This converter processes files locally in your browser — nothing is sent to any server. No registration, no limits, no watermarks.

How to convert GIF to PNG

Add your GIF file
Drag and drop your GIF image onto the converter area or click to browse your device. You can add multiple files at once for batch conversion.
Click Convert
PNG is lossless, so there is no quality slider: every pixel goes into the file unchanged and transparency stays.
Download PNG
The Download button next to a file saves it on its own, and Download all packs all finished files into one ZIP archive. With a single finished file no archive is made, the file downloads directly.

How much does a file weigh before and after GIF to PNG conversion?

We ran 7 GIF files through this converter with no quality slider, because the output is lossless or fixed: an Unsplash landscape photo, a product photo, a real screenshot with text, a logo and an icon with a transparent background, a text page at scanner resolution, and a four-frame animation. Weights are given exactly as the tool prints them in the queue: in kilobytes and megabytes of 1,024 bytes, with the same rounding. We took the measurement ourselves on 11 September 2026 in a Chromium browser; the result depends on the image content, so your file may come out differently.

Test file	Dimensions in pixels	GIF	PNG	Change
Landscape photo	1920 × 1280	1.20 MB	2.88 MB	2.4 times larger
Product photo on a light background	1200 × 1200	1.21 MB	2.78 MB	2.3 times larger
Screenshot with text	1440 × 900	71.1 KB	143.1 KB	2 times larger
Logo with a transparent background	1024 × 1024	83.7 KB	159.0 KB	90 percent larger
Icon with transparency	256 × 256	2.28 KB	5.77 KB	2.5 times larger
Text page, as from a scanner	1654 × 2339	154.9 KB	359.0 KB	2.3 times larger
Animated GIF, 4 frames	480 × 270	262.4 KB	219.8 KB	16 percent smaller

Every one of our image format converters carries the same table with a real measurement. The tool shows the weight of your own file before and after conversion next to every row of the queue.

When should you convert GIF to PNG?

Website optimization
Convert GIF to PNG to preserve transparency and image quality for web graphics.
Email and sharing
PNG files are universally accepted by email clients like Gmail, Outlook, and Apple Mail. Convert to PNG for high-quality images suitable for sharing.
Further editing
PNG opens in every graphics editor and stores pixels without loss, so further saves do not degrade the image.
Documents and archival
PNG is an excellent choice for archival and professional printing due to its lossless compression.

What makes this GIF to PNG converter different?

Complete privacy
Your GIF files are processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server – your images stay on your device at all times.
Many files at once
Add any number of GIF files, each up to 100 MB. The converter processes them one by one and shows the status of each.
Size before and after
Next to every file you see the input and output size, and under the list the total for the whole queue, so you know at once how much a file grew or shrank.
Download in one archive
The Download all button packs all finished files into one ZIP archive, so you do not have to approve a dozen downloads one after another.

GIF vs PNG – format comparison

Feature	GIF	PNG
Lossy compression	—	—
Lossless compression	✓	✓
Transparency (alpha channel)	✓ (no partial transparency)	✓
Animation support	✓	✓ (APNG)
Web browser support	All browsers	All browsers
Color depth	8-bit (256)	8/16-bit
Metadata (EXIF)	—	✓

Compression, transparency, animation and metadata support according to the MDN image format guide[1], browser versions according to the Can I use compatibility tables[2]; as of 11 September 2026.

Is PNG suitable for a web page?

Not for publishing on the web. For a web page keep GIF or save the image as WebP or AVIF, because those formats give the lightest files in a browser.

PNG makes sense where lossless storage and transparency matters: further editing in a graphics program, graphics with text and sharp edges, office documents.

Convert other files to PNG

JPG to PNG WebP to PNG SVG to PNG BMP to PNG AVIF to PNG HEIC to PNG TIFF to PNG PDF to PNG Base64 to PNG

Convert GIF to other formats

GIF to JPG GIF to WebP GIF to AVIF

Sources

Image file type and format guide — MDN Web Docs
Can I use: AVIF, WebP, HEIF — caniuse.com

The file sizes in the tables were measured by running finished images through this converter in a browser, and we report them the way the tool counts them. What the page says about either format rests on the sources listed above.

Content last reviewed: September 30, 2026 · written and checked by the Arteon team

Frequently asked questions about GIF to PNG conversion

Is converting GIF to PNG free?

Yes, this GIF to PNG converter is completely free with no limits. You can convert as many files as you need without registration or watermarks.

Does the converter upload my files to a server?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript and Canvas API. Your files never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.

Will I lose quality when converting GIF to PNG?

No. PNG stores every pixel without loss, so the result looks exactly like the image read from the GIF file. Detail lost earlier when GIF was saved is not recovered by the conversion.

Can I convert multiple GIF files at once?

Yes, the converter supports batch conversion. You can add multiple GIF files and convert them all to PNG simultaneously. Use the batch download option to save all converted files at once.

What is the maximum file size?

Each file may be up to 100 MB; a larger one stops on the list with a message that it is too large. The number of files in the queue is not limited, and large images take longer because the browser decodes them fully into memory.

Does the converter work on mobile devices?

Yes, the converter works on any device with a modern web browser, including smartphones and tablets. The interface adapts to your screen size for a comfortable experience on any device.

Is converting GIF to PNG safe for my files?

Yes. All conversion happens locally in your browser using the Canvas API. Files are never sent to any external server. When you close the page, data is automatically cleared.

Is PNG supported by all browsers?

Yes. Every current browser displays PNG: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge and Opera, on desktop and on phones.

How do I download all files at once?

The Download all button packs the finished files into one ZIP archive named gif-png.zip. With a single finished file no archive is made and the file downloads directly.