Convert GIF to PNG online in seconds — free, with no sign-up. PNG is lossless and ideal for logos, icons, screenshots and graphics with sharp edges or transparency. 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.
PNG
Portable Network Graphics — A lossless raster format that keeps every pixel and supports full alpha transparency.
How to convert GIF to PNG
- 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 PNG
PNG is already selected as the output. Open Options to fine-tune quality if you like, then click Convert.
- 3Download your PNG file
Your PNG file is ready in seconds — click Download to save it. Files are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
GIF vs PNG
| GIF | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | Portable Network Graphics |
| Type | Raster image | Raster image |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Best for | short looping animations and simple flat graphics | logos, icons, screenshots and graphics with sharp edges or transparency |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting GIF to PNG lose quality?
No. Both GIF and PNG 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 PNG?
Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) is lossless and best for short looping animations and simple flat graphics. Portable Network Graphics (PNG) is lossless and best for logos, icons, screenshots and graphics with sharp edges or transparency. Convert GIF to PNG when you need a raster image for logos.
Is the GIF to PNG converter free?
Yes — converting GIF to PNG 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 PNG 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 PNG?
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 PNG, 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