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Convert PNG to GIF
Convert PNG to GIF format — 100% browser-based, no upload required.
2 cores · low tier
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Format will be auto-detected
About these formats
Source
PNG
Portable Network GraphicsLossless image format with transparency support. Widely used for graphics, screenshots, and web images where quality preservation matters.
Best for
ScreenshotsGraphics with textLogos & iconsTransparent images
Advantages
- + Lossless compression
- + Alpha transparency
- + Widely supported
- + Sharp edges
Limitations
- − Larger than JPG for photos
- − Not ideal for photographs
- − No animation
Target
GIF
Graphics Interchange FormatClassic format known for animated images. Limited to 256 colors per frame but universally supported for short animations.
Best for
Simple animationsMemesShort clipsUI elements
Advantages
- + Animation support
- + Universal support
- + 1-bit transparency
- + Small for simple graphics
Limitations
- − 256 color limit
- − Large animated files
- − No audio
- − Poor photo quality