PNG to GIF
Upload a PNG file and download it as GIF. Free to start.
- Sent over HTTPS · link expires in 24 h
What changes
PNG and GIF side by side: quality, size and where each one opens.
PNG vs GIF
| Property | PNG | GIF |
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| Quality | Excellent | Fair |
| File size | Medium | Medium |
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GIF opens on every major platform. Convert PNG files when the app, site or workflow you use needs GIF.
How it works
- Step 1:
Drop the PNG file on the orange block above, or press “Choose PNG”.
- Step 2:
Press “Convert to GIF”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.
- Step 3:
Press “Download” to save the GIF file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.
How PNG to GIF conversion works
PNG is an image format: it uses lossless DEFLATE compression and supports a full alpha-transparency channel, preserving every pixel exactly as encoded. GIF is an image format that stores up to 256 indexed colours per frame and supports frame-based animation in a single file. This conversion changes the file's encoding, compression method, and supported feature set. Colour profiles and orientation metadata are preserved in the output. Converting between these two formats is common when the source application does not support GIF natively or when the target platform only accepts GIF. 1converter processes this conversion server-side using open-source tools. Files are transferred over HTTPS, converted on secure cloud servers, and returned through a private download link that expires after 24 hours on Free.
Sources and specifications
Quality levels for PNG → GIF
| 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 GIF file is good for and why people convert to it.
- Reduces file size by converting PNG’s true-color/alpha to GIF’s indexed 256-color palette
- Creates a GIF-ready format for simple loops and lightweight animations from static frames
- Turning a logo PNG into a small GIF for use in email signatures and messaging apps
- Converting a screenshot PNG into a shareable animated GIF frame set
Where your file goes
- It travels to our server over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is converted there.
- The GIF 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