Convert GIF to PNG
Free online GIF to PNG converter. Drag and drop files, convert in batch, and download, without ever uploading to a server.
Why convert GIF to PNG?
GIF is limited to a 256-color palette and produces banded gradients. PNG supports 24-bit color and is the right choice for any non-animated graphic.
Tips
- Animated GIFs become static. Only the first frame is preserved.
- For animation, consider converting to APNG (animated PNG) or video (MP4/WebM).
Why the colors look different once it's a PNG
A GIF doesn't store full color information for every pixel. It stores an index into a palette of at most 256 colors, chosen when the GIF was created to best represent the original image. Converting to PNG doesn't recover colors that palette never included. It faithfully reproduces exactly the 256 (or fewer) colors the GIF actually has, without adding further palette-related compression. If the source image was a photo squeezed into GIF's limited palette, you'll still see the same banding and color approximation in the PNG. PNG only stops further loss from here.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert GIF to PNG?
Drop your GIF file into the converter above, adjust the quality if needed, and click "Convert to PNG". The conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your file is never uploaded to any server.
Is the GIF to PNG conversion lossless?
Yes. PNG is a lossless format. The conversion preserves all visual information from the source file.
Is there a file size limit?
The tool can handle files up to about 20 MB per image. Since processing happens in your browser, the practical limit is your device's available memory. Most modern devices can comfortably batch-convert dozens of images at once.
Are my GIF files uploaded to your servers?
No. All GIF to PNG conversion happens entirely client-side. Conversion uses the Canvas API. Your files never leave your browser.
Why is my converted PNG the same size as a fresh screenshot, not smaller?
A GIF's 256-color palette already threw away most of the color information a 24-bit image would normally have. PNG can't reconstruct data that isn't there. The converted PNG is a faithful record of what the GIF contained: a limited-palette image, now stored losslessly instead of with GIF's own LZW compression. If you need richer color, go back to a source image that was never reduced to a GIF palette.