Private browser tool

Convert PNG to GIF

Turn a PNG into a single-frame GIF with up to 256 colors and simple transparency. Resize and convert it in your browser.

GIF Choose a PNG image or drag and drop it here

One PNG image at a time

Output format: GIF

Resize (optional)

WidthHeight

Lock aspect ratio Do not enlarge the image

Output filename

The GIF is newly encoded without the source metadata.

PNG conversion guide

How to convert PNG to GIF

Choose a PNG, optionally resize it, then download a palette-based single-frame GIF without uploading it.

Choose your PNG

Select an image from your device or drag it into the upload area.

Adjust the result

Resize the image if you need different output dimensions.

Download GIF

Review the preview and file size, then save the converted image.

PNG to GIF converter features

This free online PNG to GIF converter includes the following controls and output tools:

Private browser conversion. The image is processed locally and is not uploaded.
Custom dimensions. Set an exact width and height, lock the aspect ratio, and prevent accidental enlargement.
Single-frame palette output. Create a still GIF with up to 256 colors and one-bit transparency, without a quality slider.
Before-and-after preview. Review the original and converted image, output dimensions, format, and file size.
File-size comparison. See the original and converted sizes and the percentage change.
Custom filename. Rename the converted file before downloading it.
Metadata-free export. The newly encoded GIF does not copy source metadata.

Why convert PNG to GIF?

GIF can be useful for legacy software and workflows that require a GIF file.

PNG is usually better for full-color still graphics and smooth transparency. GIF reduces colors and only supports fully transparent or fully opaque pixels.

Color and transparency limits

The PNG is quantized to a palette of up to 256 colors. Partially transparent pixels cannot retain smooth alpha levels.

The output contains one still frame and does not add animation. Source metadata is not copied.

Frequently asked questions

Is this PNG to GIF converter free?

Yes. Convert one PNG at a time.

Will transparency remain?

Fully transparent pixels can remain transparent, but partial transparency is reduced to one-bit transparency.

Does conversion create animation?

No. The GIF contains one frame.

Why are there fewer colors?

GIF is limited to a palette of 256 colors.

Is my PNG uploaded?

No. Encoding happens locally in your browser.

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