GIF to PNG Converter

Convert a GIF frame to a lossless PNG image.

Click to upload or drag & drop

Add up to 30 GIF files at once · or paste from clipboard

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About the GIF to PNG Converter

Why convert GIF to PNG?

GIF is limited to 256 colors, which is why photos and gradients look banded when saved as GIF. PNG lifts that limit entirely: millions of colors, smooth gradients and cleaner transparency. Converting a GIF to PNG gives you a sharper still image that's much easier to edit and looks better on modern screens.

This tool captures the GIF's first frame and saves it as a lossless PNG in your browser. Transparency is preserved, nothing is uploaded, and you can convert a whole batch at once.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Add your GIF files. Click to upload, drag & drop, or paste, up to 30 at once.
  2. Nothing to tweak. PNG is lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly as-is.
  3. Resize if needed. Enter a width in pixels to scale every image; leave it blank to keep the original size.
  4. Download. Save files individually, or hit Download all for the whole batch.

GIF vs PNG

  • Colors: GIF maxes out at 256 colors; PNG supports millions.
  • Transparency: GIF has only on/off transparency; PNG has smooth, partial alpha.
  • Animation: GIF can animate; PNG is a still image, so you get the first frame.
  • Quality: Both are lossless, but PNG avoids GIF's color banding.

Common Use Cases

  • Editing: Get a full-color, editable still from a GIF.
  • Cleaner graphics: Remove GIF banding and dithering.
  • Thumbnails: Grab a single frame for a preview image.

Want a smaller modern file? Use GIF to WebP. Need to tile or repeat a GIF? Try the Image Duplicator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it convert the whole animation?

It converts the first frame to a still PNG, since PNG does not support animation. For animated output, keep the GIF or use a GIF tool.

Is the PNG lossless?

Yes. PNG is lossless, so the frame is captured exactly, with no added compression artifacts.

Does it keep transparency?

Yes. Transparent GIFs convert to transparent PNGs, and PNG even upgrades to smooth partial transparency.

Is it free and private?

Yes. No sign-up, no watermark, and everything runs locally in your browser.

Can I convert several GIFs at once?

Yes, add up to 30 and download them individually or all together.