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How do I convert PNG to GIF?

Convert PNG to GIF by uploading your PNG image; the tool re-encodes it as a GIF file that you can download instantly. It runs in your browser, so your image is never uploaded.

  • Convert PNG images to GIF in seconds
  • Keeps the original resolution
  • Lossless GIF output
  • 100% client-side

What is

PNG to GIF

A converter that changes a PNG image into the GIF format directly in the browser.

Image Tools

Related terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes.

Your PNG image keeps its pixel dimensions; only the file format changes to GIF.

Compatibility or size.

GIF is widely supported and can offer better compatibility or smaller files than PNG depending on the image.

No.

The conversion is done locally with the Canvas API.

Detailed Explanation

How It Works

What PNG to GIF does

PNG to GIF re-encodes a PNG image as a GIF file in the browser, keeping the resolution while changing the format.

  • PNG to GIF
Technical Details

How it works

The image is decoded onto a canvas and re-encoded to GIF with the Canvas toBlob API.

  • Canvas re-encoding
Use Cases

Use cases

Use it when a site, app or device needs GIF instead of PNG, or to reduce file size.

  • Compatibility and size
Limitations

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 & Security

Privacy

Everything is processed in your browser with canvas; your images are never uploaded to a server.

  • 100% local
  • No upload