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GIF to PNG Converter

Upload a GIF and download it as a lossless PNG that keeps transparency — converted entirely in your browser.

GIF → PNGLosslessBrowser basedFree

Last updated: May 30, 2026

Client-Side Processing
Input Data Stays on Device
Instant Local Execution
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What is GIF to PNG Converter?

GIF to PNG converts GIF images into PNG files. PNG is lossless, supports full alpha transparency, and handles more than 256 colours, making it a strong modern replacement for static GIFs — especially transparent graphics and icons.

This converter decodes your GIF with the browser's image engine and re-encodes it as a PNG. Transparency is preserved, and animated GIFs are flattened to their first frame. Nothing is uploaded to a server.

How to Use GIF to PNG Converter

1

Drop a GIF file onto the upload area or click to browse

2

The first frame is decoded and re-encoded as PNG instantly

3

Compare the PNG preview with your original

4

Click Download to save the PNG

Common Use Cases

  • Converting a transparent GIF icon into a higher-quality PNG.
  • Replacing static GIFs with lossless PNGs for the web.
  • Extracting the first frame of an animated GIF as a PNG.
  • Upgrading a 256-colour GIF to a full-colour PNG.

Example Input and Output

A transparent GIF icon converts to a lossless, transparent PNG.

Input
icon.gif (24 KB, transparent GIF)
Output
icon.png (18 KB, transparent PNG)

How This Tool Works

The browser decodes the GIF first frame onto a canvas and exports the canvas as a lossless PNG, preserving transparency, for download.

Technical Stack

TypeScriptCanvas APIcanvas.toBlobPNG encoderClient-side processing

Transparency

PNG keeps the alpha channel, so transparent GIFs convert cleanly without a coloured background.

Privacy

Your image never leaves the browser; conversion is fully client-side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my GIF uploaded anywhere?

No. The file is decoded and re-encoded entirely in your browser using the canvas API.

Does the PNG keep transparency?

Yes. PNG supports alpha transparency, so transparent GIF areas stay transparent.

What happens to animation?

PNG (without APNG) is a still format here, so an animated GIF is flattened to its first frame.

Is this lossless?

Yes. PNG uses lossless compression, so no image quality is lost in the conversion.

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