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Convert GIF to PNG

Convert your .gif files to .png format online. No software to install.

Convert GIF to PNG now

Free: 2 a day without an account, unlimited with a free account.

How to convert GIF to PNG

1

Upload

Drag and drop your .gif file or click to browse.

2

Choose format

Select PNG as your output format.

3

Download

Click Convert and download your .png file.

Why convert GIF to PNG?

Converting GIF to PNG lets you take advantage of PNG's lossless compression preserves every pixel without degradation. GIF files (Graphics Interchange Format) can be converted to PNG (Portable Network Graphics) for better compatibility, smaller file sizes, or access to features that GIF does not support.

GIF vs PNG: technical comparison

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format, introduced in 1987) uses LZW (lossless within palette) compression. PNG (Portable Network Graphics, introduced in 1996) uses DEFLATE (lossless) compression. GIF supports animation, but PNG does not. Only the first frame will be preserved during conversion. GIF browser support: Universal. PNG browser support: Universal.

What happens to quality?

The quality impact depends on the specific settings used during conversion. PNG preserves full quality with lossless compression.

File size impact

Typical GIF file size: A 500x500 static icon: ~20-50 KB; a 3-second animation: ~1-5 MB. Typical PNG file size: A 12MP photo: ~15-25 MB; a 800x600 screenshot: ~200-500 KB.

Common use cases

  • Converting GIF files to PNG for compatibility with specific applications or workflows
  • Converting GIF files to PNG for compatibility with specific applications or workflows
  • Converting GIF files to PNG for compatibility with specific applications or workflows
Pro tip

For the best conversion results, always start from the highest quality source file available. Converting from a previously compressed file compounds any existing compression artifacts. When in doubt, use higher quality settings — you can always re-convert at lower quality later, but you cannot recover quality that has been lost.

Why use SquishConvert for GIF to PNG?

Free plan

Free: 2 a day without an account, unlimited with a free account. No watermarks.

Quick & easy

Create a free account in 10 seconds and start converting immediately. No credit card required.

Stays in your browser

This conversion runs in your browser using the Canvas API. Your file is not uploaded.

Works everywhere

Convert files from any device: desktop, tablet, or phone. No software to install, works in any modern browser.

358+ conversions

SquishConvert supports over 358 file conversion combinations across images, documents, audio, and video.

High quality output

Your converted .png file maintains the best possible quality. No unnecessary compression or quality loss.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to convert GIF to PNG?

Free: 2 a day without an account, unlimited with a free account.

How long does it take to convert GIF to PNG?

Usually a few seconds: the conversion happens in your browser, without uploading the file.

Is my GIF file safe when converting?

GIF to PNG conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your file is not uploaded.

What is the maximum file size for GIF to PNG?

Free users can convert files up to 10 MB. Pro users can convert files up to 500 MB.

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