A logo that only exists as a GIF
Old websites and email signatures often hold the only copy. A PNG drops straight into Canva, Figma or PowerPoint.
GIF to PNG
Convert GIF to PNG when you need a still image that editors, slide decks and upload forms handle without fuss. Every pixel keeps its color and transparent areas stay transparent. An animated GIF gives you its first frame as one PNG. Output is already set to PNG, and nothing is sent to a server.
WHY USE IT
Features
Same pixels, no re-compression
PNG is lossless, so the colors you see in the GIF are the colors in the result. In our test the two images matched pixel for pixel.
Clear areas stay clear
A see-through GIF background remains see-through in the PNG instead of turning white or black.
First frame of a loop
Animated files are read up to the opening frame, which comes out as a single still image.
Lighter files on demand
Compact and Quality repack the PNG without changing a pixel. Reduce colors shrinks it further if you accept a smaller palette.
GIF vs PNG at a glance
| Colors | GIF: at most 256 per color table | PNG: indexed color, grayscale or full truecolor |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | GIF: a pixel is either see-through or not | PNG: full alpha channel with soft edges |
| Animation | GIF: frames with delays, plays almost everywhere | This tool writes a still PNG, one frame |
| Best for | GIF: short loops | PNG: logos, stickers and screenshots you will edit |
WHAT IT'S FOR
Use cases
A still for a thumbnail or slide
Pull the opening image of a loop to use as a poster, preview or printed handout.
An upload form that refuses GIF
Profile pictures and product listings sometimes accept only JPG or PNG. Transparency survives if you choose PNG.
HOW IT WORKS
How to convert an image
01
Drop in your .gif
One file is converted right away. For several, sign in for free and press “Convert all”.
02
Check the preview
PNG is preselected. If the file is animated, what you see is the frame you will get.
03
Download the PNG
Save it on its own, or get a batch together as a ZIP.
What happens to an animated GIF in GIF to PNG?
The motion is not kept. This tool takes the first frame and writes it as one still PNG, so a 40-frame loop gives you one image, not 40.
If you need every frame, or a particular frame from the middle, this page cannot do that yet. Tools that split a GIF into frames are the right choice for that job.
Why is the PNG bigger than the GIF?
Expect a larger file. A GIF holds a small palette of colors, while the default Fast mode writes full color values for each pixel. In our test a 640 × 420 GIF came out about three times heavier.
The picture has not gained anything, so if size matters press Compact, or pick 256 colors under Reduce colors. A palette of that size is also the most a single GIF color table can hold, according to the GIF89a specification.
Will a PNG make GIF edges smoother?
No. The GIF89a format marks a pixel as transparent or not, with nothing in between, which is why cut-out shapes often show jagged or haloed edges. The PNG specification allows an optional alpha channel, but a conversion can only copy the edge that already exists.
For a cleaner outline, run the PNG through background removal instead.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Add the .gif to the tool above. PNG is already selected, so the converted image appears on its own and you can download it.
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