GIF to PNG
Upload a GIF file and download it as PNG. Free to start.
- Sent over HTTPS · link expires in 24 h
What changes
GIF and PNG side by side: quality, size and where each one opens.
GIF vs PNG
| Property | GIF | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Fair | Excellent |
| File size | Medium | Medium |
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PNG keeps more detail than GIF. PNG opens on every major platform. Convert GIF files when the app, site or workflow you use needs PNG.
How it works
- Step 1:
Drop the GIF file on the orange block above, or press “Choose GIF”.
- Step 2:
Press “Convert to PNG”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.
- Step 3:
Press “Download” to save the PNG file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.
How GIF to PNG conversion works
Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) stores up to 256 indexed colours per frame and supports frame-based animation in a single file. Portable Network Graphics (PNG) uses lossless DEFLATE compression and supports a full alpha-transparency channel, preserving every pixel exactly as encoded. This conversion changes the file's encoding, compression method, and supported feature set. The output is pixel-accurate: no further quality is lost beyond what the source already encoded. The result is a standard PNG file readable by any compatible application. 1converter handles GIF-to-PNG conversion server-side: files are uploaded over HTTPS, processed on isolated cloud infrastructure, and the converted output is available for download for 24 hours before automatic deletion. No account is required for standard conversions.
Sources and specifications
Quality levels for GIF → PNG
| Level | File size | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Low qualitySmallest file, basic quality | Very small | Very fast |
| Medium qualityRecommendedBalanced size and quality | Medium | Fast |
| High qualityLarger file, great quality | Large | Moderate |
| Maximum qualityLargest file, best possible quality | Very large | Slow |
Image Tip: For photos, Medium quality offers the best balance. For graphics with text or sharp edges, use High or Maximum quality to preserve clarity.
When to convert
What the PNG file is good for and why people convert to it.
- Turns an animated GIF into a single high-quality static PNG frame
- Uses lossless compression to avoid GIF color banding from re-encoding
- Exporting a specific frame from a looping GIF for a slide or poster
- Replacing a GIF with a PNG for print where animation isn’t supported
Where your file goes
- It travels to our server over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is converted there.
- The PNG file comes back as a private link. It stops working after 24 hours on Free and 7 days on paid plans, and then the files are deleted.
- Want the file to stay on your device? Private Mode converts images right in the browser. Open Private Mode