Convert your .png files to .gif format online for free. No software to install. Fast, secure, and easy.
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Drag and drop your .png file or click to browse.
Select GIF as your output format.
Click Convert and download your .gif file.
Converting PNG to GIF lets you take advantage of GIF's native multi-frame animation with per-frame timing control. PNG files (Portable Network Graphics) can be converted to GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) for better compatibility, smaller file sizes, or access to features that PNG does not support.
PNG (Portable Network Graphics, introduced in 1996) uses DEFLATE (lossless) compression. GIF (Graphics Interchange Format, introduced in 1987) uses LZW (lossless within palette) compression. GIF supports animation, unlike PNG. However, converting a static image will not create animation. PNG browser support: Universal. GIF browser support: Universal.
The quality impact depends on the specific settings used during conversion. GIF preserves full quality with lossless compression.
Typical PNG file size: A 12MP photo: ~15-25 MB; a 800x600 screenshot: ~200-500 KB. Typical GIF file size: A 500x500 static icon: ~20-50 KB; a 3-second animation: ~1-5 MB.
Always keep your original PNG file as a master copy. Convert to GIF only for distribution. If you need to make changes later, work from the lossless original to avoid compounding compression artifacts.
Convert PNG to GIF completely free with no limits. No hidden fees, no watermarks.
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Image conversions happen in your browser using the Canvas API. Your files never leave your device — zero server upload.
Convert files from any device — desktop, tablet, or phone. No software to install, works in any modern browser.
SquishConvert supports over 358 file conversion combinations across images, documents, audio, and video.
Your converted .gif file maintains the best possible quality. No unnecessary compression or quality loss.
Yes, PNG to GIF conversion is completely free with no limits. Image conversions happen in your browser.
Image conversions are instant — they happen directly in your browser without uploading to any server.
Absolutely. PNG to GIF conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
Currently, SquishConvert converts one file at a time. Batch conversion is coming soon — stay tuned!
Free users can convert files up to 10 MB. Pro users can convert files up to 500 MB.