What GIF to PNG does
GIF to PNG re-encodes a GIF image as a PNG file in the browser, keeping the resolution while changing the format.
- GIF to PNG
How do I convert GIF to PNG?
Convert GIF to PNG by uploading your GIF image; the tool re-encodes it as a PNG file that you can download instantly. It runs in your browser, so your image is never uploaded.
- Convert GIF images to PNG in seconds
- Keeps the original resolution
- Lossless PNG output
- 100% client-side
What is
GIF to PNG
A converter that changes a GIF image into the PNG format directly in the browser.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes.
Your GIF image keeps its pixel dimensions; only the file format changes to PNG.
Compatibility or size.
PNG is widely supported and can offer better compatibility or smaller files than GIF depending on the image.
No.
The conversion is done locally with the Canvas API.
Detailed Explanation
How it works
The image is decoded onto a canvas and re-encoded to PNG with the Canvas toBlob API.
- Canvas re-encoding
Use cases
Use it when a site, app or device needs PNG instead of GIF, or to reduce file size.
- Compatibility and size
Limitations
Converting to a lossy format can reduce quality, and some formats (like HEIC) depend on browser support for decoding.
- Lossy loss; browser support
Privacy
Everything is processed in your browser with canvas; your images are never uploaded to a server.
- 100% local
- No upload