Converting an animated GIF to PNG gives you the first frame
You can't pick a different frame. Before you download, you can still add text in the editor or use [Crop] to keep just the part you need.
Convert GIF to PNG
Need to change a GIF to a still PNG? Upload it here and download the PNG. If the GIF has a transparent background, the PNG can keep it. You don't need to install anything.
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 turn a GIF into a PNG
1. Upload your GIF
Drag a GIF onto the upload area, or click [Select GIF file] to choose one. Files over 100 MB aren't supported.
2. Check the preview
Once your GIF is uploaded, you'll see a preview and its original dimensions. What you see in the preview is what ends up in your PNG.
3. Sign in, then click [Download PNG]
Sign in before you click [Download PNG]. The editor then opens with your image on the canvas. If you sign in after the editor opens, your image won't carry over and you'll have to upload it again.
4. Save your PNG
When the editor opens, the download panel is already set to PNG, so just make sure [Transparent background] is checked and click [High resolution download]. To edit first, close the panel, make your changes, and reopen it with [Download] at the top right. This time the panel may show a different format, so pick PNG under [File format] and check [Transparent background] again.
When you need a PNG, not a GIF
A GIF that keeps looping in a document or slide deck can make it hard to focus on the content. Some sites won't accept GIF uploads at all.
Turn a transparent GIF sticker into a PNG, and you can layer it over other designs and photos without the motion. If the motion matters, stick with the GIF.
Saving a GIF as a PNG won't bring back lost colors
Gradients and photos in a GIF can look striped instead of smooth. That's because a GIF can only use 256 colors. If you need a PNG without those stripes, look for the original image the GIF was made from.
Scale up small GIF icons to 2x or 3x
Pick 1x under [Size] in the download panel to get a PNG the same size as your GIF. To use a small icon at a larger size, choose 2x or 3x. Because that stretches a small image, edges may look blurry.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Can I convert a GIF to an animated PNG or a PNG sequence?
No. You'll get a single PNG without the animation.
GIF vs PNG: What's the difference?
Use GIF when you need motion. Otherwise, PNG is usually the better choice. It isn't limited to 256 colors and supports partial transparency, so images that start out as PNGs can have smoother colors and edges.
Can I convert a GIF to a transparent PNG?
Yes, if the GIF already has transparent areas. Leave the canvas background empty and make sure [Transparent background] is checked in the download panel. This won't remove a solid background from a GIF, though, and jagged edges around transparent areas won't be smoothed out.