Convert GIF to PNG Online
Need to turn a GIF file into PNG? GIF is an old but persistent format limited to a 256-colour palette. Its lasting use is simple looping animation and tiny flat graphics; for anything photographic it has been long surpassed by PNG, WebP and video. PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless format built for graphics rather than photos. It keeps every pixel exactly and supports a full alpha channel, so it is the go-to for logos, icons, screenshots and anything with transparency or crisp edges. Converting from GIF to PNG bridges the two: you keep the picture, but in a format that fits where you are taking it.
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Up to 16 MB
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Why convert GIF to PNG?
People convert GIF to PNG when they need wider compatibility or a better fit for the job: PNG keeps every pixel and supports transparency. img.now keeps the full resolution and uses high-quality encoding so the result stays sharp.
| GIF | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Raster (indexed) | Raster graphic |
| Compression | Lossless (256 colours) | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | No |
What to expect converting GIF to PNG
For static images PNG is often smaller and sharper, though animated GIFs reduce to a single PNG frame.
Color expands beyond GIF's 256-shade limit and 1-bit transparency upgrades to smooth alpha, with no further loss.
You want a crisp, full-transparency still image from a GIF graphic or single frame.
You need the animation, since PNG keeps only one frame.
About GIF and PNG
GIF
GIF is an old but persistent format limited to a 256-colour palette. Its lasting use is simple looping animation and tiny flat graphics; for anything photographic it has been long surpassed by PNG, WebP and video.
- Universally supported
- Simple looping animation
- Tiny files for flat graphics
PNG
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless format built for graphics rather than photos. It keeps every pixel exactly and supports a full alpha channel, so it is the go-to for logos, icons, screenshots and anything with transparency or crisp edges.
- Lossless - No quality loss
- Full transparency (alpha channel)
- Sharp on text, lines and flat colour
Convert GIF to PNG in three steps
Upload your GIF
Drop in a GIF file from your device, up to 16 MB. GIF files are read automatically.
We convert it to PNG
img.now re-encodes your image as PNG at full resolution on our servers - No quality lost to resizing.
Download the PNG
Grab the result instantly. It is also saved to your files so you can come back to it.
Do more with your PNG
Once it is converted, keep editing in the same workspace.
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GIF to PNG - Questions
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