Can I convert PNG to GIF on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?

Yes. ConvertPixels works in Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox on any device, so you can convert PNG to GIF on your phone or computer without installing an app.

Is there a free PNG to GIF converter with no sign-up?

Yes, this one. Converting PNG to GIF on ConvertPixels is free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily cap. Convert up to 30 files per batch, each up to 50 MB.

Can I convert PNG to GIF without losing quality?

Yes. GIF is a lossless format, so your converted file is pixel-for-pixel the same as the PNG. (It can't add back detail the original never had.)

Will the transparent background survive converting PNG to GIF?

Yes. Transparency is supported in both formats and is preserved exactly.

Can I batch convert PNG to GIF?

Yes. Add up to 30 PNG files and convert them in one batch. You can even choose a different output format for individual files, then download them separately or together as a ZIP.

Is it safe to upload PNG files to ConvertPixels?

Yes. Uploads use an encrypted connection and are processed automatically - nobody views them. Your originals are deleted straight after conversion and the results within an hour, or instantly if you click "Delete from server now".

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PNG to GIF Converter

Convert PNG images to GIF online in seconds - free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Batch convert up to 30 files and download them together as a ZIP.

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How to use it

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Drop your PNG files onto the converter
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Press Convert to turn them into GIF
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Download your GIF images one by one or as a ZIP

PNG to GIF

Why convert PNG to GIF?

PNG and GIF are both lossless formats. GIF is the usual choice for simple animations and small graphics (256 colors max).

Transparent areas stay transparent

PNG and GIF both handle transparency, so anything see-through in the original is still see-through after conversion.

Where GIF works best

GIF is ideal for simple animations and small graphics (256 colors max). Converting gives you a file that works in the apps and websites that ask for GIF.

PNG vs GIF: what's the difference?

Property	PNG	GIF
Compression type	Lossless (exact pixels, larger files)	Lossless (exact pixels, larger files)
Transparent background	Yes	Yes
Animation	No	Yes
Where it opens	All browsers and devices	All browsers and devices
Used for	Logos, screenshots, graphics, images with text or transparency	Simple animations and small graphics (256 colors max)

What is a PNG file?

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless image format created in 1996 as a patent-free replacement for GIF. It stores every pixel exactly, so text, logos and sharp edges stay perfectly crisp however often you save the file.

PNG supports full transparency, which makes it the standard format for logos, icons, screenshots and graphics placed on top of other designs. For photos, though, PNG files are several times larger than JPG.

How to open a PNG file

PNG opens everywhere: Windows Photos, Mac Preview, iPhone and Android galleries and every web browser. Editors like Photoshop, GIMP, Figma and Canva keep the transparency intact.

Extension: .png
Compression: Lossless
Transparency: Yes
Best for: Logos, screenshots, graphics, text

What is a GIF file?

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) dates back to 1987 and is best known for short, looping animations and reaction images. It's lossless but limited to 256 colors per frame, so photos look grainy and banded.

GIF supports simple on/off transparency (no soft edges). For animations, modern formats like WebP and MP4 give far better quality at a fraction of the size, but GIF still plays everywhere.

How to open a GIF file

Any web browser plays animated GIFs - drag the file into a browser window. Windows Photos and Mac Preview open them too (Preview shows the frames side by side). Messaging apps and social networks accept GIFs directly.

Extension: .gif
Colors: Up to 256 per frame
Transparency: Yes (on/off only)
Animation: Yes