A five-second GIF that doesn't move
The download panel shows a length of 00:00:05. The frames stay the same for those five seconds, so when you open the file, it looks like a single still image.
Convert PNG to GIF
Need a GIF but only have a PNG? Upload it to this PNG to GIF converter and download it as a GIF. It works online, so there's nothing to install. Just keep in mind that your GIF won't move.
Drag and drop your PNG file here
You can select one static image file.
Converting files is free, but the Free plan limits how many GIFs you can download per day. You can select images up to 32–8000px in both width and height.
How to convert PNG to GIF
1. Upload your PNG
Drag a PNG file onto the upload area, or click [Select PNG file] to choose one. Animated PNGs and files over 100 MB aren't supported.
2. Check the original size
Once it's uploaded, you'll see its width and height next to Original size. If it's very large or very small, your GIF will be resized.
3. Sign in, then click [Download GIF]
Sign in before you click [Download GIF]. 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 GIF
When the editor opens, a download panel appears with GIF already selected. If you don't need to edit, just click [Download] at the bottom of the panel. To edit first, close the panel, make your changes, then reopen it with [Download] at the top right. It may show a different format this time, so pick GIF under [File format].
When a site only accepts GIF files
Some forums and online forms only accept GIF images. If you pick a PNG, it won't upload.
Convert your PNG to GIF and you can upload it there. Your original PNG doesn't change, so you can keep using it everywhere else.
Your GIF will have 256 colors or fewer
Logos and icons with just a few colors look almost the same after converting. Photos and images with gradients may lose some quality, since fewer colors can make them look grainy.
Very large or very small PNGs get resized
Your GIF is scaled down if either side of the PNG is over 1,920 px, and scaled up if a side is under 146 px. Anything in between keeps its original size. A very long, narrow PNG may not be downloadable as a GIF, so crop it before you upload.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Can I turn a PNG sequence into an animated GIF?
No, not with this converter. You can upload only one PNG, and it's saved as a single GIF that doesn't move.
Can I convert an animated PNG (APNG) to GIF?
No. If you choose an APNG, you'll see "Animated PNG (APNG) files can't be converted," and the file won't upload. Choose a still PNG instead.
Can I change a PNG to a GIF and keep the transparent background?
No. When you download a GIF here, any transparent areas are filled with white. If you need the transparent background, use your original PNG.