PNG to GIF Converter
Convert PNG to GIF online for systems that only accept GIF. Batch up to 15 files in your browser; output is a still frame with a 256-colour palette.
Drag & drop images here
or click to select up to 15 JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, GIF, BMP, or ICO files (max 5 MB each)
About PNG to GIF Converter
Almost nobody chooses GIF on merit any more — this conversion exists because something downstream demands it: an old forum, a legacy CMS, an ad platform with a fixed format list, or an email signature builder. The tool takes your PNG and maps it into GIF's 256-colour palette as a single still frame, entirely in your browser.
Drop up to 15 PNG files (5MB each) and click Convert with GIF preselected. Check the previews carefully before downloading — palette reduction is the whole story here and it shows up differently on every image. Download each file or take the batch as a ZIP.
The detail that surprises people is transparency. PNG stores smooth 8-bit alpha; GIF stores one bit — a pixel is either fully opaque or fully invisible. Every partially transparent pixel along a soft or anti-aliased edge has to be forced one way or the other, which is why rounded logos and drop shadows come out of this conversion with jagged, halo-fringed edges. Flat graphics with hard edges and few colours convert almost perfectly. Photographs and gradients do not — the 256-colour ceiling produces visible banding. If GIF is not a hard requirement, stay on PNG or move to WebP.
Need another format? Open the full Image Converter, or try the Image Resizer and Image to Base64 tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I convert PNG to GIF?
Mainly for compatibility with older or restrictive systems — some legacy forums, ad networks, or embed widgets still only accept GIF uploads.
Will my PNG lose quality as a GIF?
Likely yes for photos or gradients. GIF is limited to a 256-color indexed palette, so smooth color transitions in the source PNG can show visible banding after conversion.
Does the GIF output support transparency?
Only fully on/off transparency, not PNG's smooth partial transparency — semi-transparent pixels are approximated as either opaque or fully transparent.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Conversion runs entirely in your browser.