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PNG to GIF converter
Free PNG to GIF converter in your browser. Files stay on this device. Nothing is uploaded.
Drop images here
or click to choose. Paste works too.
Files never leave this device. Conversion runs in your browser.
GIF output uses the first frame only (static GIF).
Why convert PNG to GIF?
PNG is lossless (graphics with sharp edges or transparency). GIF is lossless (legacy GIF workflows and simple palette graphics). Converting PNG to GIF remaps pixels into the target container in your browser. Transparency from PNG will be flattened because GIF has no alpha channel.
What changes in the file
- Both formats are lossless; pixels stay bit-stable aside from color-space handling
- Alpha from PNG is flattened onto an opaque background
- You can resize, adjust quality where relevant, and strip EXIF on export
- Conversion runs on this device — the file is not uploaded
How to convert PNG to GIF
- Drop one or more PNG files onto the converter (or pick them from disk).
- Confirm the output is set to GIF, then adjust quality, size, or metadata if needed.
- Download the converted GIF file — processing never left your browser.
About PNG
PNG is a lossless raster format with optional transparency. Pixels are preserved exactly, so it is the usual choice for screenshots, UI, logos, and any image that needs a clean alpha channel.
About GIF
GIF is a palette-based raster format historically used for simple graphics and short animations. Formatly exports a static GIF from the first frame when converting.
Common questions
Is this PNG to GIF converter free?
Yes. Formatly converts PNG to GIF in the browser at no charge and without an account.
Do you upload my PNG files?
No. Decoding and encoding run locally with browser APIs and WebAssembly codecs when needed. Files stay on this device.
Will converting PNG to GIF reduce quality?
GIF is lossless, so the export keeps the decoded pixels. If the source was already lossy (PNG), prior compression artifacts remain.