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PNG to GIF

Some old forums, signature boxes and intranets only take .gif files. This turns your PNG into a GIF on your own device in a few seconds.

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PNG to GIF in 3 steps

  1. Select your PNG graphics, for example a logo, badge or banner.
  2. Press "Convert to GIF". The colours are reduced to a palette of 256.
  3. Download the GIF. Several images come together in a ZIP.

When a GIF makes sense

  • Upload fields that only take GIF

    Older forums, some email signature editors, school portals and company intranets still accept .gif and nothing else.

  • Flat graphics don’t change

    Logos, icons, buttons and pixel art rarely have more than 256 colours, so they look the same after conversion.

  • Where GIF falls short

    Photos and soft shadows don’t look good as GIF. The questions below explain why, so you can pick a different format when it matters.

  • Your PNG isn’t uploaded

    Your browser converts the file. It isn’t sent to a server, saved anywhere or seen by anyone.

PNG to GIF questions

Will the GIF be animated?

No. Each PNG becomes one still GIF. The point here is compatibility with older systems, not animation.

Why does my photo look grainy or striped as a GIF?

A GIF can use only 256 colours, and a photo has millions. The missing shades are imitated by mixing colours in tiny dot patterns (dithering), and smooth skies can show stripes. The format itself causes this. For photos, PNG to JPG keeps gradients smooth.

Is transparency kept?

Yes, but in a GIF each pixel is either fully transparent or fully solid. Soft edges and drop shadows from the PNG turn into hard edges, which can look a bit jagged on a dark background.

Will the GIF be smaller than the PNG?

For simple graphics with few colours it’s usually about the same size or a little smaller. Detailed images can come out larger, because the dot patterns don’t compress well.

What works best as a GIF?

Logos, line drawings, icons, badges, charts in flat colours and pixel art. Gradients, skin tones and photo detail tend to lose quality.

Is GIF still worth using in email signatures?

It’s a safe choice, since every mail program shows GIF, even very old versions of Outlook. PNG works almost everywhere too, so you only need GIF if your signature tool or company asks for it.

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