An animated GIF becomes a JPG of its first frame
No need to pull the frame out yourself. You'll get a single JPG of that frame, without the motion.
Convert GIF to JPG
Need a still image from a GIF for a document or a printout? Upload your GIF file here and download it as a JPG. You don't need to install a converter app.
Drag and drop your GIF file here
You can select one GIF file. Animated GIFs are converted using the first frame.
Converting files is free. You can select images between 32 and 8000px in both width and height.
How to convert GIF to JPG
1. Upload your GIF
Drag a GIF file onto the upload area, or click [Select GIF file] to choose one. Files over 100 MB aren't supported. Once it's uploaded, the preview shows the frame that will become your JPG.
2. Sign in, then click [Download JPG]
Sign in before you click [Download JPG]. The editor then opens with a download panel already set to JPG. If you sign in after the editor opens, your GIF won't carry over and you'll have to upload it again.
3. Add text if you need it
To add a title or caption, close the download panel and add text to the image. If you just need the JPG, skip this step.
4. Save your JPG
If the download panel is still open, click [High resolution download]. If you closed it to add text, reopen it with [Download] at the top right. It may show a different format this time, so pick JPG under [File format] before you download.
When you need a JPG, not a GIF
A GIF stops moving once it's printed, and in a report or slide deck one frame often works better anyway. Some sites won't even let you upload a GIF as your profile picture.
Turn your GIF into a JPG and you can use it like any other photo. Drop it into a document or upload it anywhere that takes JPGs.
Add a title and adjust brightness before you save
Add a title or short caption, and the JPG can work as a post thumbnail or cover image. Just keep in mind that the canvas opens at the same size as your GIF, not at a standard thumbnail size. If the image looks dark, use a filter to adjust brightness and contrast.
Colors lost in the GIF don't come back in the JPG
When a photo or gradient is saved as a GIF, it's cut down to 256 colors or fewer. So even after converting to JPG, you may see banding or a grainy, dotted pattern. If you have the original photo the GIF was made from, use that file instead.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What happens to a transparent background when I change a GIF to JPG?
It turns white. JPG doesn't support transparency, so the see-through areas get filled in. If you need to keep the background transparent, say for a sticker or an icon, convert your GIF to PNG instead.
GIF vs JPG: What's the difference?
GIFs can be animated, while a JPG is a single still image that can show far more colors. Keep a GIF for things like reaction images and short loops, and use a JPG for photos or anywhere one frame is enough.
Can I choose which frame to convert to JPG?
No, you can't choose one here. With an animated GIF, it's always the first frame that becomes your JPG.