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- 1 · Drop your files
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GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) supports both static and animated images with a maximum palette of 256 colors. Originally created in 1987 by CompuServe, GIF uses LZW lossless compression and binary transparency (1-bit alpha). While technically outdated for most use cases—animations are inefficient, color depth is limited, and file sizes are large—GIF remains the de facto standard for simple animated content on social platforms.
Authoritative reference: GIF89a Specification (W3C)
GIF persists primarily for animations and memes due to universal compatibility. For static images, PNG offers superior compression and color depth. For modern animations, MP4/WebM video formats deliver dramatically smaller files.
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) provides lossless compression with full alpha channel transparency, making it the go-to format for graphics, screenshots, and images requiring pixel-perfect fidelity. Created in 1996 as a patent-free GIF alternative, PNG uses DEFLATE compression and supports both indexed color (PNG-8) and truecolor with alpha (PNG-24/32). Files are 3-10× larger than equivalent JPEGs but preserve every pixel exactly.
Learn more: PNG on Wikipedia
PNG is universally supported and ideal for logos, UI elements, diagrams, and any content where transparency or lossless editing matters. For photographic content without transparency needs, JPEG typically offers better compression efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will animated GIFs become animated PNGs?
No, we extract the first frame as a static PNG. This converter is designed for static images:
- Animated GIFs → Static PNG (first frame only)
- Static GIFs → Static PNG (perfect preservation)
This is useful for:
- Creating thumbnail images from GIF animations
- Extracting key frames for documents or presentations
- Converting old GIF graphics to modern PNG format
If you need to preserve animation, keep your file as GIF or consider converting to animated WebP format.
Why batch convert GIF to PNG instead of keeping GIFs?
PNG offers lossless preservation, better transparency, and full color support. While GIF is great for simple animations, PNG is superior for static images:
- Lossless preservation: Unlike GIF→JPG which introduces compression artifacts, GIF→PNG preserves your image exactly as-is
- Better transparency: GIF supports only binary (on/off) transparency; PNG supports 256 levels of alpha for smooth edges
- Full color support: PNG supports 16.7 million colors (your GIF's 256-color palette is preserved exactly)
- Chain enabler: Converting to PNG enables further conversions like PNG→ICO or PNG→AVIF
Batch conversion makes it easy to convert entire folders of GIF graphics to the widely-supported PNG format.
How does bulk GIF to PNG preserve transparency?
PNG transparency is superior to GIF transparency. Here's what happens during conversion:
- GIF transparency: Binary (pixels are either 100% transparent or 100% opaque)
- PNG transparency: Full alpha channel with 256 levels of transparency
- Result: Your transparent areas are preserved, often with smoother edges
This makes GIF→PNG ideal for:
- Logos and icons with transparent backgrounds
- Graphics that need to overlay other content
- Images destined for further processing (like PNG→ICO)
Is batch GIF to PNG conversion truly lossless?
Yes, 100% lossless. Unlike GIF→JPG (which uses lossy JPEG compression), GIF→PNG preserves all image data:
- No quality loss: Every pixel is preserved exactly
- No compression artifacts: PNG uses lossless compression
- No color reduction: Actually improves—from 256 colors to 16.7 million capacity
The trade-off? File sizes may increase slightly because:
- PNG's lossless compression is different from GIF's LZW compression
- PNG stores full color information even if the image uses fewer colors
For quality-sensitive workflows like icon creation or graphic design, this is the right choice.
Will the file size increase when converting GIF to PNG?
Often yes, but with good reason. PNG and GIF use different compression algorithms:
- Simple graphics: PNG may be similar size or slightly larger
- Complex images: PNG typically larger than GIF
- Animated GIF → static PNG: Much smaller (only one frame)
Why PNG files can be larger:
- PNG supports full color depth (16.7M colors vs GIF's 256)
- PNG uses lossless compression optimized for photographic content
- PNG stores more metadata for color accuracy
Need smaller files? Use GIF→JPG instead (lossy but much smaller). For quality-critical graphics, the PNG size increase is worth it.
What are the limits for this converter?
| Tier | Max File Size | Max Files/Batch | Parallel Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest/Free | 50 MB | 50 files | 3 at once |
| Pro | 1024 MB | 1000 files | 6 at once |
Note: File size limits are specific to this converter. Batch and parallel processing limits apply to all images converters site-wide. See all converter limits →
How are credits calculated for this conversion?
Cost: 1 credit per 10 MB
How it works:
- Files up to 10 MB: 1 credit
- 11-20 MB: 2 credits
- 21-30 MB: 3 credits
- 31-40 MB: 4 credits
Example: A 5 MB image = 1 credit. A 95 MB image = 10 credits.
Why per-megabyte? Larger files require more resources (processing, bandwidth, storage).
What are my daily and monthly credit limits?
Credit allocations vary by account tier:
| Tier | Daily Limit | Monthly Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Guest | 100 credits/day | — |
| Free | 100 credits/day | — |
| Pro | — | 12,000 credits/month |
Daily credits (Guest & Free tiers) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro) reset on your billing cycle date.
Note: With 1 credit per 10 MB, images under 10 MB cost 1 credit each. Pro users can convert 12,000 images per month.
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