What PNG to GIF conversion does

Convert a PNG image to a static GIF directly in your browser. GIF remains one of the most universally supported image formats, useful for simple graphics, icons, and older systems or platforms that expect a .gif file specifically.

How to convert PNG to GIF

1. Choose a PNG file.
2. Select Convert & download.
3. Save the .gif file from your browser downloads.

Why use this conversion

Some platforms, forums, or legacy systems only accept .gif uploads, or you specifically need the broad compatibility GIF has enjoyed since the early web.

Transparency and output quality

GIF transparency is all-or-nothing per pixel — either fully transparent or fully opaque, unlike PNG’s smooth partial transparency. This tool automatically reserves a transparent palette entry when the source has any transparent pixels. GIF is limited to 256 colors total. This tool picks the closest 256-color palette automatically using color quantization, which can introduce small color shifts, especially on photographic or gradient-heavy images.

Privacy and local processing

• Processing occurs locally in the browser.
• Files are not uploaded to Looty Tools for conversion.
• Converted files remain on your device.

Limits and known issues

• Input: PNG (.png) only, up to 25.0 MB and 8,192 px per side.
• Output is always a single static image — never animated, regardless of the source.
• Metadata is not preserved in the downloaded file.

Related tools

• PNG to WebPConvert PNG images to WebP for faster page loads.
• GIF to PNGConvert GIF images to PNG for sharper stills.
• PNG to AnyConvert PNG images into multiple common output formats.

PNG to GIF FAQ

Why convert PNG to GIF?

GIF remains one of the most universally supported image formats, useful for simple graphics, icons, and older systems or platforms that expect a .gif file specifically.

Is the GIF output animated?

No. Output here is always a single static image, never animated, regardless of the source PNG.

Does GIF output keep transparency?

Only fully. GIF transparency is all-or-nothing per pixel — either fully transparent or fully opaque, unlike PNG’s smooth partial transparency.

Why does the color look slightly different than the source PNG?

GIF is limited to 256 colors total. This tool picks the closest 256-color palette automatically using color quantization, which can introduce small color shifts, especially on photographic or gradient-heavy images.

Are my files uploaded?

No. Conversion runs locally in your browser and does not upload your file to Looty Tools servers.