Convert TGS to GIF Online — Telegram Sticker to Animated GIF
Turn Telegram animated stickers into universally compatible GIFs.
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How it works
- 1 · Drop your files
Drag & drop or choose TGS sticker files. No account required on Free—paid plans unlock bigger batches, higher limits, and priority queues.
- 2 · We convert securely
Processed on our dedicated servers. Encrypted in transit & at rest. We never store filenames—only file types & sizes for accounting. We never train AI models on uploads.
- 3 · Download & auto-delete
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TGS (Telegram Sticker) is a gzip-compressed Lottie animation format used exclusively for Telegram animated stickers. Each TGS file contains a Lottie JSON animation wrapped in gzip compression, following Telegram's strict sticker guidelines (512x512 max, 3 seconds max, 64KB max).
Authoritative reference: Telegram sticker requirements
TGS files are designed for use within Telegram and are not natively supported outside the platform. Converting to GIF, WebP, or APNG makes your Telegram stickers shareable across any messaging app, social media, or website.
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 While technically outdated for most use cases—animations are inefficient, color depth is limited, and file sizes are large—GIF remains the de facto standard for simple animated content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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a TGS file?
TGS (Telegram Sticker) is a gzip-compressed Lottie animation format used exclusively for Telegram animated stickers. Each TGS file contains a Lottie JSON animation compressed with gzip, following Telegram's strict guidelines: 512x512 max, 3 seconds max, 64 KB max.
TGS files only work within Telegram—converting to GIF makes them universally shareable.
Will the animation quality be preserved?
GIF output captures all frames at 512x512 resolution and 30 fps. Since TGS stickers are short (max 3 seconds), the resulting GIFs are compact and smooth.
Note that GIF is limited to 256 colors per frame, so some color banding may occur. For better quality, try our TGS to WebP or TGS to APNG converters.
Can I convert entire sticker packs?
Yes, use batch conversion to process multiple TGS files at once. Download your stickers from Telegram Desktop (right-click > Save as...) and drop them all into the converter.
Your batch limit depends on your plan tier—free users can convert up to 20 files per batch.
How do I download TGS files from Telegram?
On Telegram Desktop, right-click any animated sticker and select Save as... to download the .tgs file. On mobile, long-press a sticker and look for the share/save option—though not all clients expose the raw TGS file.
For entire sticker packs, open the pack in Telegram Desktop, then right-click and save each sticker individually. Third-party tools like tg-sticker-downloader can automate bulk downloads.
What resolution and frame rate does the GIF output use?
Output GIFs render at 512×512 pixels and 30 frames per second. This matches the maximum canvas size defined by Telegram's TGS specification, ensuring no detail is lost during conversion.
Since TGS stickers are capped at 3 seconds, the resulting GIF is typically 90 frames—compact enough to share on any platform without exceeding common file size limits.
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 50 frames
How it works:
- 1-50 frames: 1 credit
- 51-100 frames: 2 credits
- 101-150 frames: 3 credits
- 151-200 frames: 4 credits
Example: A 30-frame sticker = 1 credit. A 300-frame sticker = 6 credits.
Why per-frame? Each frame requires individual rendering and encoding. Longer animations with more frames need proportionally more processing.
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 50 frames, short stickers under 50 frames cost 1 credit each. Pro users can convert thousands of stickers per month.
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What's New in TGS to GIF
Latest improvements to this converter
Initial release of TGS to GIF converter for Telegram animated sticker conversion.
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