Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. The entire conversion runs inside your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API and a GIF encoder library loaded from a CDN. Your image file never leaves your device.

Why does the GIF look different from the original PNG?

GIF supports a maximum of 256 colors, so photos or images with gradients will have their palette reduced, which can cause visible color banding or dithering. Flat-color graphics such as logos and icons convert with minimal quality loss.

Does GIF support transparency?

GIF supports only 1-bit transparency (a color is either fully transparent or fully opaque). Semi-transparent pixels in the PNG will be composited onto a white background before conversion.

Is there a file size limit?

The limit is your browser's available memory. Very large images may be slow to encode on low-end devices. Images under 4000 × 4000 pixels work reliably in all modern browsers.

Will the GIF be animated?

No. This tool converts a single static PNG frame to a static GIF. The output is a still image, not an animation.

Which browsers are supported?

All modern browsers — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari 14+. The Canvas API and Blob downloads are universally supported across these browsers.

PNG to GIF Converter

Upload a PNG image and download it as a GIF — all converted locally in your browser, nothing sent to any server.

Upload PNG

Click or drag a PNG here

PNG files only

Conversion Options

Background Color

Used for transparent PNG areas (GIF supports only 1-bit transparency)

Floyd-Steinberg Dithering

Reduces color banding on photos; disable for flat logos

Preview

Upload a PNG to get started

Then click "Convert to GIF"

Downloaded!

Summary

This tool converts PNG images to GIF format entirely inside your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. No files are ever uploaded to a server — all processing happens locally on your device. GIF supports up to 256 colors and is widely compatible with email clients, older software, and social platforms that may not accept PNG. Note that GIF uses a lossy palette reduction (256 colors), so images with many gradients or photo-realistic content may show visible dithering compared to the original.

How it works

Select or drag a PNG image onto the upload area.
A preview of the output GIF renders instantly in your browser.
Review the before/after file size comparison.
Click "Download GIF" to save the converted file.
No data is sent to any server — conversion runs entirely on your device.

Use cases

Convert PNG icons or logos to GIF for legacy email templates.
Produce a GIF version of a graphic for platforms that require it.
Reduce color depth for stylized or pixel-art images.
Create GIF-compatible assets for older software or embedded systems.
Convert screenshots to GIF for simple documentation thumbnails.
Process images privately without uploading to a third-party service.
Prepare images for forums or platforms that only accept GIF uploads.
Generate flat-palette versions of logos for print or stencil work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-05-28 · Reviewed by Nham Vu