GIF to PNG

About GIF to PNG

GIF to PNG is a free online tool. Convert the first frame of a GIF to a static PNG image. It runs entirely in your browser, so there is nothing to install, no account to create and no watermark added to your result.

Why convert GIF to PNG? GIF is limited to 256 colors and is best known for animation; only the first frame is used here, so you get a still image. PNG is lossless and supports transparency, so it keeps text, logos and screenshots perfectly sharp, but photos saved as PNG are often large.

How to use GIF to PNG

1. Click the upload area or drag your GIF image onto it.
2. Press the convert button and wait a moment while your browser processes the file.
3. Preview the result and download your PNG file.

Worked example

Upload a GIF file, press convert and you get a PNG copy. Your original file is not changed, so you can always go back to it.

Tips for best results

• PNG files can be much larger than JPG for photos; use PNG when you need sharp edges or transparency.
• Everything runs in your browser, so you can use GIF to PNG even on a slow connection once the page has loaded.

Limits to keep in mind

• Files are processed in your browser, so very large files depend on your device memory and may be slow. The limit is 50 MB per file.
• Animated images keep only their first frame. JPG output cannot keep transparency, and lossy formats discard a small amount of detail.

Frequently asked questions