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Convert GIF to PNG Online

In shortConvert GIF to PNG online for free. PNG is a lossless format that keeps transparency and exact pixels. No watermark, no signup - your converted image gets an instant link and download.
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Drop or click to choose a GIF file (max 16 MB)

What changes when you convert GIF to PNG

A single frame is captured

GIF can be animated; PNG is a still image, so the first frame is saved as a static picture.

It gains full colour

GIF is limited to 256 colours; PNG supports millions, so gradients and photos look smoother.

Transparency is preserved

Both support transparency, so a transparent GIF stays transparent as a PNG.

Good to know: This does not keep the animation - only the first frame. To keep motion, keep the GIF.

When to convert GIF to PNG

  • You want a still image from a GIF
  • You need more than 256 colours for a graphic
  • A tool needs a PNG rather than a GIF

How to convert GIF to PNG

  1. Upload your imageDrop or choose the GIF file you want to convert - up to 16 MB.
  2. Pick PNGThe target format is already set to PNG; just confirm.
  3. Convert and copy the linkYour PNG image is hosted instantly with a direct link and a download button.

Need more control over quality or other formats? Use the full image converter, read JPG vs PNG vs WebP vs GIF to pick the right format, or the complete WebP guide for the web.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does GIF to PNG keep the animation?
No. PNG is a still image, so only the first frame of the GIF is saved. Keep the GIF if you need the animation.
Why convert a GIF to PNG?
To get a still frame, to escape GIF's 256-colour limit for smoother graphics, or because a tool requires PNG.
Does GIF to PNG keep transparency?
Yes. PNG supports transparency, so a transparent GIF stays transparent.