Step 1: Supply your PNG files using the button above or by haul and lay.
Step 2: Click the 'Convert' button to start the conversion.
Step 3: Get your converted GIF files.
PNG to GIF Conversion FAQ
What does the PNG to GIF converter do?
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It takes a PNG image and re-encodes the pixel data as GIF. Colour and resolution are preserved; the difference is the container and compression scheme.
Will transparency in my PNG be preserved in the GIF?
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Yes. Both PNG and GIF support an alpha channel, so transparent and semi-transparent regions carry through unchanged.
Can I animate the result of converting PNG to GIF?
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PNG is a single still, so the GIF output will also be a single frame. Use a multi-image upload plus the Merge tool to build an animated GIF from several stills.
What output quality should I expect from PNG to GIF?
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Default settings target broadcast / web quality — visually identical to the source for most viewers. For archival use, pick the highest quality option in the converter settings.
Is anything lost converting between PNG and GIF?
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No pixel data, no. Both formats store the image without lossy compression, so the picture that comes out is identical to the one that went in and the conversion can be repeated indefinitely. What changes is file size, and which features travel — colour depth, embedded profiles, layers and animation are all supported unevenly between lossless formats. PNG uses DEFLATE compression over filtered scanlines, so every pixel survives exactly, plus a full 8-bit alpha channel. GIF is lossless but capped at a 256-colour palette per frame, using LZW compression and single-colour binary transparency.
Is there a file-size limit when converting PNG to GIF?
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Anonymous uploads are capped at a generous default; signed-in free accounts get a higher cap, and Pro accounts have no per-file limit. Browser memory is usually the practical constraint long before our server-side limits kick in.
Can I batch-convert several PNG files to GIF at once?
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Yes. Drop or pick multiple PNG files in one upload — the converter processes them in parallel and returns a ZIP of the GIF results. There is no need to repeat the upload step per file.
What happens to my PNG files after the conversion?
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Uploaded files and GIF outputs are auto-deleted after a short retention window. We do not inspect, share, or train on user files. Direct download links are time-limited and tied to your session.
Where can I open a GIF file?
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GIF opens natively in every modern browser, every image viewer, and every photo-editing app. No additional software is needed.
Do I need to install software to convert PNG to GIF?
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No. The converter runs entirely in your browser plus our cloud — no plugin, no install, no admin rights. It works on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iOS, and Android.
Do I need an account to convert PNG to GIF?
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No. PNG to GIF conversion is free and works without an account. Signing in unlocks higher file-size caps, batch history, and API access.
Is there an API for PNG to GIF conversion?
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Yes. Every conversion this site offers is also exposed via a JSON API — see /api/ for endpoints, authentication, and rate limits. PNG to GIF is one of the supported pairs.
