PNG to GIF Converter
Convert PNG to GIF online for free: nothing to install, no watermark, files encrypted in transit and deleted automatically after conversion.
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How to convert PNG to GIF in 3 steps
- 1
Upload your PNG file
Drag and drop or select the PNG file you want to convert.
- 2
Choose GIF as output
The output format is pre-selected for you — just confirm and start the conversion.
- 3
Download your file
Once processing finishes, download your converted GIF file instantly.
PNG vs GIF: what is the difference?
| PNG | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Portable Network Graphics | Graphics Interchange Format |
| Type | Raster image | Raster image |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Developed by | W3C / PNG Development Group | CompuServe |
| File extension | .png | .gif |
What is PNG?
PNG uses lossless compression and supports full transparency, which makes it ideal for logos, screenshots, icons and graphics with text or sharp edges. For photographs it produces much larger files than JPG.
What is GIF?
GIF is the classic format for short animations and memes. It plays automatically and loops in every browser and chat app, but it is limited to 256 colours per frame and stores video very inefficiently, so animated GIFs are often many times larger than the same clip as MP4.
Tips for converting PNG to GIF
- Transparent backgrounds are only kept in formats that support them (PNG, WebP, AVIF); JPG fills them with white.
- For photos, lossy formats keep files small; for logos, screenshots and text, lossless PNG stays sharper.
- Converting an already compressed PNG does not add detail — start from the highest-quality original you have.
- If the image is for a website, a modern format such as WebP or AVIF usually loads faster than GIF.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert PNG to GIF online?
- Upload your PNG file above, select GIF as the output format, and click Convert. ConvertFastHub processes the file in the cloud and gives you a download link — no software installation required.
- Is it free to convert PNG to GIF?
- Yes. Free accounts get 10 conversions every 24 hours with files up to 50MB. For unlimited conversions, larger files up to 1.5GB, and priority processing, upgrade to ConvertFastHub Pro.
- Is my file safe when I convert it?
- Files travel over an encrypted connection, are scanned automatically for malware (files up to 200 MB), are processed in an isolated worker and are deleted automatically: after 1 hour without an account, 24 hours with a free account, or 7 days with Pro.
- Can I convert PNG to GIF on my phone?
- Yes. The converter runs in the browser and the work happens on our servers, so it works the same on Android, iPhone, tablets and computers — there is no app to install.
- Do I need an account?
- No. You can convert without signing up; results are then kept for 1 hour. A free account keeps them for 24 hours and shows your conversion history.