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PNG to GIF Converter

Convert PNG image files to GIF image right in your browser — free, private and with no size limit.

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How to convert PNG to GIF

  1. 1Drop your PNG file into the box above, or click to choose it from your device.
  2. 2Click Convert. The conversion runs locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
  3. 3Download your new GIF file as soon as it's ready.

Why convert PNG to GIF?

PNG files can be very large for photos, which slows down websites and uploads. GIF plays as a looping animation everywhere, with no video player needed.

Why people make this conversion

Still images become GIFs for chat platforms that refuse every other format.

The size math: PNG vs GIF

A single 12 MP photo (4000×3000) weighs about 12.5 MB as PNG and 9.5 MB as GIF — your GIF file comes out about 1.3× smaller, and that is before touching any quality slider.

What is PNG?

PNG is a lossless image format that supports transparent backgrounds, making it ideal for logos, screenshots and graphics with text.

  • MIME type: image/png
  • Standardized: 1996 (ISO/IEC 15948)
  • Compression: lossless Deflate — no detail is ever discarded
  • Supports: 24-bit truecolor plus 8-bit alpha transparency
  • Photos in PNG are usually 5–10× the size of the same JPG

What is GIF?

GIF is a classic image format limited to 256 colors, best known for short looping animations and memes.

  • MIME type: image/gif
  • Introduced: 1987 by CompuServe
  • Color depth: 256 colors max (8-bit palette)
  • Supports: frame-based animation and 1-bit transparency
  • The LZW patent expired in 2004 — GIF is free to use

Frequently asked questions

Is this PNG to GIF converter free?
Yes, it's completely free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limits.
Are my PNG files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion happens entirely inside your browser, so your files never leave your device.
Is there a file size limit?
Filenary sets no limit — even files over 1 GB work. The only practical limit is your device's memory.
Will converting PNG to GIF reduce the quality?
GIF is a lossless format, so no extra detail is thrown away during the conversion — the result looks exactly like the source.
Can I convert several PNG files at once?
This converter handles one file at a time. When it's done, click Start over to convert the next PNG file.
Does it work on iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows?
Yes. It runs in any modern browser — Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox — on phones, tablets and computers, with nothing to install.

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