GIF to PNG Converter: Free, Keeps Transparency

Use this GIF to PNG converter to turn old GIF graphics, icons and stickers into the more flexible PNG format. PNG supports millions of colors and smooth transparency, while GIF is limited to 256 colors and simple on or off transparency. Most editing tools and websites work better with PNG.

Conversion runs in your browser, so files never leave your device. For an animated GIF, FileKiwi saves the first frame as a still PNG image.

How to use GIF to PNG

Drop in your GIFs

Drag GIF files into the box or tap to choose them. Both still and animated GIFs are accepted.

Convert to PNG

Each GIF is decoded in your browser and saved as PNG. Animated files give you their first frame.

Save the files

Download each PNG on its own or all of them as a ZIP. Transparent areas stay transparent.

Why use FileKiwi for this

Transparency kept

Clear areas in your GIF stay clear in the PNG, ready for logos, stickers and overlays.

Pixel perfect

PNG is lossless, so the result matches the original GIF exactly, pixel for pixel.

Easier editing

Once in PNG, you can recolor, add shadows or blend gradients without the 256 color cap.

Nothing uploaded

All the work happens inside your browser tab, on a phone or a computer.

GIF to PNG: how the two formats compare

GIF dates back to the late 1980s. PNG arrived in the 1990s as a better replacement for still images. Here is how they differ.

	GIF	PNG
Colors	Up to 256	Millions
Transparency	Fully on or off per pixel	Smooth, partial transparency
Animation	Yes	Only in the rarely used APNG variant
Compression	Lossless	Lossless

For anything that does not move, PNG is usually the better pick. It is the default for screenshots, icons and web graphics today.

What happens to animated GIFs

An animated GIF is a stack of frames played in a loop. A regular PNG holds a single picture, so FileKiwi converts only the first frame. That is handy when you need a preview image, a thumbnail or a still for a document or slide.

If the animation starts with a blank frame or a fade in, the PNG will show exactly that. In that case, open the GIF in an editor that shows frames, export the one you want, and convert it here.

Stickers and reaction GIFs saved from chat apps are a common case. Their first frame often works well as a profile picture, an avatar or a small icon in a presentation.

Choosing between PNG, JPG and WebP

PNG is the right choice for logos, icons, screenshots and pixel art, where sharp edges and transparency matter.

If your GIF is actually a photo and you want a smaller file, the GIF to JPG converter may suit you better. For websites, convert the PNG with PNG to WebP to cut the size further while keeping transparency.

Pixel art deserves a special mention. Old game sprites and tiny GIF icons look best when enlarged by whole steps, such as 2x or 4x, using nearest neighbor scaling in an editor. Converting to PNG first keeps every pixel crisp and gives you room to add more colors later.

GIF to PNG: frequently asked questions

Does GIF to PNG conversion keep transparency?

Yes. Transparent pixels in your GIF remain transparent in the PNG. Because GIF only knows fully clear or fully solid pixels, the edges look the same as before, and you can soften them later in an editor.

Can I convert an animated GIF?

Yes, but you get one still image. FileKiwi converts the first frame of the animation to PNG. To keep the motion, the file has to stay a GIF or be turned into a video.

Will the PNG be bigger than the GIF?

Sometimes. Both formats are lossless, and the result depends on the image. Simple graphics with few colors often end up a similar size. If size matters, run the PNG through Compress PNG afterwards.

Does converting improve the image quality?

The PNG looks exactly like the GIF. Converting cannot bring back colors the GIF never stored. The gain is freedom: you can now edit the image with full color and smooth transparency.

Do I need to install anything?

No. The converter works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android. There is no app to install, no account to create and no watermark on the result.