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"

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Summary

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

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: 2026-09-20 · Reviewed by Nham Vu