GIF to PNG Converter
Convert GIF to PNG free — no upload, no signup
To convert GIF to PNG, drop your GIF images into the box below, click Convert, then Download. Fylo does the work inside your browser, so nothing is uploaded and there's no signup or watermark. PNG is lossless, so the frame is copied pixel-for-pixel.
Drop images here
or tap to browse · paste with Ctrl+V · add many at once
Your files never leave your device
No settings needed — PNG output keeps every pixel. Options are under Advanced.
Advanced
Leave empty to keep the original size.
How to convert GIF to PNG
Add your GIF files
Drag and drop GIF files into the box, tap to choose them, or paste with Ctrl+V. You can add many at once.
No settings needed
PNG is lossless, so Fylo keeps every pixel. Advanced options let you limit the maximum width.
Convert and download
Click Convert, then download each PNG or get them all in one ZIP.
Why convert GIF to PNG?
PNG was designed to replace GIF: it's lossless, supports full alpha transparency and has no 256-colour limit. Converting GIF graphics to PNG makes them easier to edit and recolour — and often smaller, too.
Does converting GIF to PNG affect quality or size?
Fylo saves the first frame of the GIF as a lossless PNG, with GIF transparency preserved exactly. Simple graphics usually come out a little smaller as PNG, because PNG's filtering plus DEFLATE compresses better than GIF's LZW.
What's the difference between GIF and PNG?
GIF is a 1987 format limited to 256 colours per frame with on/off transparency. It's still everywhere thanks to simple animation support, but it's inefficient for photos.
PNG is a lossless format with full transparency. It keeps every pixel exact, which makes it ideal for screenshots, logos and graphics — but photos saved as PNG are large.
Learn more: GIF format guide · PNG format guide
| Property | GIF | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless (LZW), 256-colour palette | Lossless (DEFLATE) |
| Transparency | 1-bit (on/off) | Yes — full 8-bit alpha |
| Animation | Yes | APNG only (rarely used) |
| Colour depth | 8-bit palette (256 colours) | Up to 48-bit + alpha |
| Typical size, 12 MP photo | Not suited to photos | ≈ 15–25 MB |
| Support | Universal | Universal — every browser and editor |
| Best for | Simple animations, small flat graphics | Screenshots, logos, graphics with text, editing |
| Introduced | 1987 | 1996 |
Frequently asked questions
Is PNG better than GIF?
For still images, yes: lossless, usually smaller, more colours and smooth transparency. GIF's remaining advantage is simple, universally supported animation.
Why was PNG created?
In the 1990s GIF's LZW compression was covered by a Unisys patent. PNG was designed in 1995–96 as a free and technically better replacement.
Are my GIF files uploaded to a server?
No. Fylo converts GIF to PNG entirely inside your browser using a background Web Worker, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it's fast — there's no upload or download wait.
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