What is GIF Converter?
Extract a browser-rendered GIF frame and convert it to PNG. It accepts GIF files and gives you a PNG result you can download straight away. The work happens in your browser tab, so the file you choose is not uploaded to our servers.
How to use GIF Converter
- Choose one image with the Choose files button or drag it into the drop area.
- Click Convert now. The conversion runs in your browser and the file is not uploaded.
- Check the preview, then download the converted image.
Format notes
- GIF: A palette-based format limited to 256 colours that can store simple animation. Converting a GIF with this tool uses the first frame as a still image.
- PNG: A lossless format that keeps sharp edges and supports transparency, which makes it a good choice for logos, screenshots and graphics. Photos saved as PNG are often much larger than JPG.
Tips for better results
Only the first frame of an animated GIF is converted. Use a dedicated video or animation tool if you need to keep the motion.
A worked example
You need a still frame from a GIF for a document. Convert it and you get the first frame as a PNG at full size with its transparency preserved.
If something goes wrong
- I wanted the whole animation. Only the first frame is converted. Animations need a video or animation tool.
- Colours look limited. GIF is restricted to 256 colours, so the source itself has banding. Converting to PNG cannot add colours back.
Privacy and limits
Because processing happens locally, very large files depend on your device's memory and may be slow on older phones. If a conversion fails, try a smaller file or a different browser. See our privacy policy for details on how the site handles data.
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- JPG to PNG - Convert JPG photos into clean PNG files with transparency-friendly output.
- PNG to JPG - Convert PNG images into optimized JPG files for web publishing.
- WEBP to JPG - Turn WEBP assets into compatible JPG images locally in your browser.
- JPG to WEBP - Create lightweight WEBP images from JPG files for faster websites.