How to convert GIF to PNG
- Click Choose files or drop your GIF images into the box above — up to 10 at a time on the free plan.
- Optionally resize if you like, or keep the original size.
- Conversion starts right away. Download each PNG file, or click Download all to get them as one ZIP.
GIF vs PNG
| GIF | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | On/off only | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Colors | Maximum 256 colors per frame, on/off transparency | Up to 16 bits per channel, full alpha |
| File size (photos) | Large for photos and video clips | Large for photos, small for graphics |
| Opens on | Every browser, messenger and social network | Every browser, phone and computer |
| Best for | Short looping animations, reactions and simple graphics | Screenshots, logos, graphics with text and anything that needs a transparent background |
About GIF and PNG
What is GIF?
GIF is the original animated image format of the web. Each frame can use at most 256 colors and a pixel is either fully transparent or fully opaque, so photos look grainy and animated GIFs are much larger than the same clip as MP4. It is still everywhere because every app can play it without a video player.
- Animation that plays anywhere, no player needed
- Supported by every messenger and social network
- Only 256 colors
- Huge files compared with MP4 or WebP
- No partial transparency
What is PNG?
PNG keeps every pixel exactly as it is (lossless compression) and supports smooth, partial transparency. That makes it ideal for screenshots, logos, UI graphics and images with text, but photos saved as PNG are usually 5–10 times bigger than the same photo as JPG.
- Lossless: no quality loss, ever
- Full transparency (alpha channel)
- Crisp text and sharp edges
- Photos are very large
- No animation (except the rarely used APNG variant)
Why GlideConvert?
- Private by design. Your files are converted on your own device by your browser — they are never uploaded to a server. That keeps them private, avoids upload waits and means there is no queue.
- Fast. Images convert in a fraction of a second; video uses your device’s hardware encoder.
- Free. No sign-up, no watermark. 10 images, 5 audio files or one video at a time — Pro lifts the limits and removes ads.
Frequently asked questions
Will converting GIF to PNG reduce quality?
No. PNG is lossless, so the result looks exactly like your GIF.
Is transparency kept?
Yes. Transparent and semi-transparent areas are kept as they are.
Will the PNG file be smaller than the GIF?
Usually not. PNG files keep every pixel, so they are typically larger than GIF. If you need a small file, try WebP or compress the image.
What happens to animated GIFs?
Only the first frame is converted, because PNG images cannot hold animation. To keep the animation, use GIF to MP4 or GIF to WebP.
Can I convert several GIF images at once?
Yes. The free plan handles 10 images at a time, and you can download everything as a single ZIP. Pro removes the batch limit, converts files in parallel and supports files up to 4 GB.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. GlideConvert runs entirely in your browser: images are processed with the browser’s built-in codecs and WebAssembly, video and audio with hardware-accelerated WebCodecs (or a WebAssembly build of FFmpeg for older formats). Nothing is sent anywhere — you can even disconnect from the internet once the page has loaded.
Does it work on iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows?
Yes. It works in any up-to-date browser — Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox or Samsung Internet — on phones, tablets and computers, with nothing to install. On phones, extremely large images may be scaled down to fit within the browser’s memory limit; you will see a note if that happens.