What happens to an animated GIF?

The first frame is converted, and the result tells you how many frames the original had. A PNG holds a single image, so animation cannot survive the conversion — use a video converter to turn the GIF into an MP4 if you need the movement to be kept.

Is transparency preserved?

Yes. A GIF can mark just one of its colours as transparent, and in the PNG that becomes real transparency that can vary pixel by pixel. You can turn it off if you would rather have those areas filled with a solid colour instead.

Will the PNG be bigger than the GIF?

Often slightly, because PNG stores more colour information per pixel. For flat graphics the two are usually close, and the PNG gives you real transparency in exchange, so any later editing can have soft edges.

Does converting improve the colours?

It removes the limit but cannot undo it. A GIF has already been reduced to 256 colours, and those are the colours the PNG will contain. What you gain is headroom: further editing will not push the image through the palette again.

Is this converter free?

Yes. Every conversion on ConvertNicely is free to use, with no account, no watermark on the result and no limit on how many files you convert.

What happens to my files?

Your uploaded file is deleted from our servers the moment the conversion finishes, whether it succeeded or failed. The converted result is deleted automatically one hour later, and you can delete it yourself at any time with the Delete button.

Is there a file size limit?

Files up to 50 MB are accepted for this conversion. Larger limits apply to paid plans in future, but the free limit is generous enough for the overwhelming majority of PNG conversions.

Do I need to install anything?

No. ConvertNicely runs entirely in your browser and on our servers, so there is nothing to download or install. It works the same on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. The whole site is built mobile-first, so you can upload from your camera roll or files app, convert, and download the result without leaving your browser.

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Convert GIF to PNG

PNG is the natural home for the kind of image people store as GIFs — logos, icons, stickers and diagrams — with proper transparency and no 256-colour ceiling. Converting keeps the transparent areas transparent and the edges clean, and for an animation you get its opening frame.

Also known as: animated GIF to PNG

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How to convert GIF to PNG

Step 1
1. Add your GIF file
Drag your GIF file into the box, or choose it from your device. It can be up to 50 MB.
Step 2
2. Choose your settings
Adjust Keep transparency (on) and Remove metadata (on), or keep the starting values in brackets, which suit most files. More are under Advanced options.
Step 3
3. Press Convert to PNG
The work happens on our servers, and you can follow its progress.
Step 4
4. Download your PNG file
Your upload is already deleted, and the result is deleted after one hour.

Worth knowing

PNG holds one still image, so an animated GIF is converted using its first frame and the result tells you how many frames there were.

Why convert GIF to PNG?

Turning a GIF sticker or logo into a PNG that keeps its transparency
Extracting a still frame from an animation to use as a poster image
Escaping GIF's 256-colour limit for a graphic that needs more
Meeting a submission requirement that accepts PNG but not GIF

GIF vs PNG

Comparison of GIF and PNG
Property	GIF	PNG
Colours	256 maximum	16.7 million
Animation	Supported	Single frame
Transparency	One colour only	Every level, per pixel
Best for	Simple animation	Logos, icons and screenshots

Frequently asked questions

Page updated 3 October 2026

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1. Add your GIF file

2. Choose your settings

3. Press Convert to PNG

4. Download your PNG file

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1. Add your GIF file

2. Choose your settings

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4. Download your PNG file

Why convert GIF to PNG?

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Frequently asked questions

What happens to an animated GIF?

Is transparency preserved?

Will the PNG be bigger than the GIF?

Does converting improve the colours?

Is this converter free?

What happens to my files?

Is there a file size limit?

Do I need to install anything?

Does it work on a phone?

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