Convert a GIF to PNG
Free · No signup · Files are processed for the conversion only — never stored.
- Full color, no 256-color limit.
- Images aren't stored anywhere.
- Totally free. No strings.
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GIF's 256-color limit causes banding and dull gradients, especially in screenshots and UI captures. Convert a GIF to PNG to get full color, crisp edges, and transparency in a lossless file — and if your GIF is animated, use the GIF to WebP converter to keep the animation instead.
How to Convert GIF to PNG
- Add an image. Drop an image file into the converter box, or flip the toggle and paste an image URL.
- Convert. Click the convert button. The image is converted to PNG in a moment.
- Download. Save the converted PNG file to your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a GIF image converted to PNG?
The conversion runs on PicPerf's image processing service: your GIF is decoded and re-encoded as a lossless PNG. The file is processed for the conversion only and never stored.
Will an animated GIF stay animated as a PNG?
No. This converter produces a static PNG from your GIF. If you need to keep the animation, use the GIF to WebP converter instead — WebP preserves animation with a much smaller file.
Why would I convert a GIF to PNG?
GIF is limited to 256 colors, which causes banding on gradients and screenshots. For static images — logos, icons, UI captures — PNG gives you full color, crisp edges, and transparency in a smaller or equal file.
Is PNG smaller than GIF?
Often, yes — especially for flat graphics and screenshots, where PNG's compression beats GIF's limited palette. For photographic GIFs, PNG can be larger, and JPEG would be smaller still.