PNG to GIF converter

Convert PNG graphics to GIF. Ideal for simple icons and graphics. Runs entirely in your browser. No server uploads, no registration required.

Files in queue

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

Why convert PNG to GIF?

PNG supports millions of colors and smooth alpha transparency, but not every platform handles it well — older email clients (Outlook, some webmail), legacy CMS systems, and certain messaging apps work better with GIF. Converting PNG to GIF ensures maximum compatibility at the cost of reducing the palette to 256 colors.

GIF uses lossless LZW compression and supports binary transparency (a pixel is either fully transparent or fully opaque — no semi-transparency). For simple graphics, icons, diagrams, and logos with limited color palettes, GIF can produce smaller files than PNG with comparable visual quality.

The 256-color limit means photos with smooth gradients will lose quality. If you're converting a photograph, consider JPG or WebP instead. GIF works best for flat-color graphics where palette reduction is barely noticeable.

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

How to convert PNG to GIF

Upload your PNG file
Drag and drop your PNG image onto the converter area or click to browse your device. You can add multiple files at once for batch conversion.
Click Convert
GIF has a fixed palette of 256 colours, so there is no quality slider. The converter fits the palette to the image and saves the first frame of an animated file.
Download GIF
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.

When should you convert PNG to GIF?

The image is going onto a website
Here what counts is the file weight with the quality kept. The MDN guide advises reaching for PNG with still images, and for newer formats when larger savings matter. Those files will be prepared by the PNG to WebP converter and the PNG to AVIF converter.
A photo has to keep its full range of shades
A photograph carries hundreds of thousands of colours, while the palette holds 256 positions. When faithful tonal transitions matter to you, reach for the PNG to JPG converter.
Newsletters and old programs
GIF is read by every email client and every graphics program of the last thirty years, including where PNG does not open at all.
Simple graphics and icons
A diagram, icon or logo of a few colours fits in the 256-colour palette without loss and often comes out smaller than in PNG.

What makes this PNG to GIF converter different?

Complete privacy
Your PNG 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 PNG 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.

PNG vs GIF – format comparison

Feature	PNG	GIF
Lossy compression	—	—
Lossless compression	✓	✓
Transparency (alpha channel)	✓	✓
Animation support	—	✓
Web browser support	All browsers	All browsers
Color depth	8/16-bit	8-bit (256)
Compact file size	—	—
Metadata (EXIF)	—	—

How much does a file weigh after converting PNG to GIF?

Three test files went through this converter at the default settings: a photo of 1280 × 1659 pixels, a screenshot of 1920 × 1060 pixels and a 512 × 512 pixel icon with a transparent background. Sizes are given exactly as the tool counts them: kilobytes and megabytes of 1024, with the same rounding.

File	Dimensions in pixels	PNG	GIF	Change
Photo	1280 × 1659	3.90 MB	940.4 KB	4.3 times smaller
Screenshot	1920 × 1060	233.2 KB	97.1 KB	2.4 times smaller
Icon with transparency	512 × 512	13.0 KB	4.53 KB	2.9 times smaller

Our own measurement from 6 September 2026 in a Chromium-based browser. GIF stores at most 256 colours, so the photo loses its smooth tonal transitions; the simple icon fits in the palette without loss.

Is GIF suitable for a web page?

Not for publishing on the web. GIF stores at most 256 colours and packs them with the LZW algorithm from the eighties; the test photo weighed 3.90 MB in PNG and 940.4 KB in GIF, and lost its smooth tonal transitions on the way. For a web page keep PNG or save the image as WebP or AVIF, because those formats give the lightest files in a browser.

GIF makes sense where compatibility with old programs and email clients matters: simple graphics, icons and newsletter material.

Convert other files to GIF

JPG to GIF WebP to GIF SVG to GIF BMP to GIF AVIF to GIF

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Frequently asked questions about PNG to GIF conversion

Is converting PNG to GIF free?

Yes, this PNG to GIF 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 PNG to GIF?

With photos yes: GIF holds at most 256 colours, so smooth tonal transitions turn into bands. Flat-colour graphics, icons and diagrams fit in the palette without visible change.

Can I convert multiple PNG files at once?

Yes, the converter supports batch conversion. You can add multiple PNG files and convert them all to GIF 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 PNG to GIF 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 GIF supported by all browsers?

Yes. Every current browser displays GIF: 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 png-gif.zip. With a single finished file no archive is made and the file downloads directly.