Convert PNG to GIF — Simple Graphics Format
PNG and GIF are both popular for web graphics, but they serve different niches. GIF is limited to 256 colors but is universally supported, including by very old systems. If your PNG already uses fewer than 256 colors (logos, icons, pixel art), the conversion is essentially lossless. For complex PNGs, color quantization and dithering are applied.
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Modern format with excellent compression. Limited browser support.
Apple's format. Excellent quality at small sizes.
Lossless format. Large files, ideal for print/archival.
256 colors max. Best for simple graphics.
Uncompressed bitmap. Very large files.
Vector trace. Best for logos and simple graphics. Not a pixel-perfect conversion.
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Lossless format — files can be large
GIF is limited to 256 colors
Best for logos, icons, and line art. Photos produce stylized results.
BMP files are uncompressed and can be very large. Consider TIFF (LZW) or PNG for lossless with smaller file sizes.
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PNG vs GIF Comparison
| Feature | PNG | GIF |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Portable Network Graphics | Graphics Interchange Format |
| Lossy Compression | ❌ | ✅ |
| Lossless Compression | ✅ | ❌ |
| Transparency | ✅ | ✅ |
| Animation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Browser Support | All browsers, all devices | All browsers, all devices |
| Color Depth | 16.7M+ (24/32/48-bit) | 256 (8-bit) |
| Typical Use | Screenshots, graphics, logos, images needing transparency | Animations, simple graphics, memes |
| Year Introduced | 1996 | 1987 |
Why Convert PNG to GIF?
GIF is required by some legacy platforms and has universal support going back to the 1990s. If your PNG is a simple graphic with flat colors, GIF can be a compact alternative. GIF also supports simple animation, making it useful for combining static PNGs into animated sequences on legacy platforms that don’t support WEBP animations.
How to Convert PNG to GIF
Upload your PNG file by dragging it into the converter or clicking to browse. Files up to 50 MB are supported.
KoalaPic quantizes to a 256-color palette with optional dithering, converting transparency to binary (on/off).
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Quality Note
If your PNG has fewer than 256 colors, the conversion is nearly lossless. Photographic PNGs with millions of colors will lose detail during quantization. Note that PNG’s alpha transparency becomes binary in GIF — pixels are either fully transparent or fully opaque.