Convert GIF to PDF online in seconds — free, with no sign-up. PDF is lossless and ideal for sharing and printing documents that must look identical everywhere. Your files are encrypted and deleted automatically after 24 hours.
GIF
Graphics Interchange Format — An old format limited to 256 colors that supports simple animation but produces large files.
Portable Document Format — A universal format that locks layout, fonts and images exactly as designed.
How to convert GIF to PDF
- 1Upload your GIF file
Click “Choose a file” or drag and drop your GIF file onto the page — no sign-up or email needed.
- 2Convert to PDF
PDF is already selected as the output. Open Options to fine-tune quality if you like, then click Convert.
- 3Download your PDF file
Your PDF file is ready in seconds — click Download to save it. Files are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
GIF vs PDF
| GIF | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | Portable Document Format |
| Type | Raster image | Document |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Best for | short looping animations and simple flat graphics | sharing and printing documents that must look identical everywhere |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting GIF to PDF lose quality?
No. Both GIF and PDF are lossless, so every detail is preserved exactly — the conversion is visually and mathematically identical to the original.
What's the difference between GIF and PDF?
Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) is lossless and best for short looping animations and simple flat graphics. Portable Document Format (PDF) is lossless and best for sharing and printing documents that must look identical everywhere. Convert GIF to PDF when you need a document for sharing and printing documents that must look identical everywhere.
Is the GIF to PDF converter free?
Yes — converting GIF to PDF is completely free. There's no watermark, no sign-up and no email required, and you can convert as many files as you like.
Are my GIF files private and secure?
Yes. Your uploads are encrypted in transit, processed privately, and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share, sell or look at your files.
Can I convert GIF to PDF on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?
Yes. The converter runs entirely in your browser, so it works on any device — iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows or Linux — with nothing to download or install.
How long does it take to convert GIF to PDF?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Larger files take a little longer, and your upload speed is usually the limiting factor. There's no queue and no waiting for an email.
What else can I convert GIF files to?
Besides PDF, you can convert GIF to AVI, AVIF, BMP, FLV, ICO, JPG and more — see the full list of GIF conversions below.
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Last updated July 2026