Will converting GIF to PNG improve quality?

No — it keeps the image exactly as it is. GIFs are limited to 256 colours per frame, and converting doesn’t add detail or colours back. What PNG gives you is a lossless, widely editable file.

Can I get every frame of an animated GIF?

Yes, in browsers with the WebCodecs image decoder, such as Chrome and Edge. Tick “Extract every frame” and each frame is saved as its own numbered PNG, downloadable together as a ZIP. Other browsers convert the first frame.

Does the PNG keep the GIF’s transparent background?

Yes. PNG supports transparency, so any transparent areas in the GIF stay transparent.

Why are the extracted frames full-size images?

Animated GIFs often store only the part of each frame that changes. The extractor composites each frame the way it’s actually displayed, so every PNG is a complete picture.

Are my images uploaded anywhere?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using its built-in image engine, so your files never leave your device and nothing is stored on a server. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it still works.

GIF to PNG Converter

Convert GIF to PNG in your browser — the first frame, or every frame of an animated GIF as separate PNGs where your browser supports it.

Converted on your device — your files are never uploaded.

Drag and drop GIF files here, or choose them from your device

Why convert GIF to PNG?

GIF is an old format limited to 256 colours per frame, and most design tools and editors prefer PNG. Converting a GIF gives you a lossless PNG that keeps its transparent background and opens anywhere.

For animated GIFs you can save just the first frame, or — in browsers that support frame decoding, such as Chrome and Edge — extract every frame as its own PNG, ready for editing or picking the perfect still.

What changes when you convert GIF to PNG

Looks exactly the same: The conversion is lossless. PNG won’t add colours the GIF never had — it keeps the image exactly as it is.
Transparency is kept: GIF transparency carries over to the PNG unchanged.
Animation becomes still images: A PNG here is a single still image. You get the first frame, or every frame as separate numbered PNGs when frame extraction is available in your browser.
File size can go either way: PNG compression often beats GIF for still images, but results vary with the content.

How to convert GIF to PNG

Drop your GIF files onto the box above, or click “Select GIF files”.
Tick “Extract every frame” if you want every frame of an animated GIF.
Click “Convert to PNG”, then download each file or all of them as a ZIP.

❓GIF to PNG FAQ

Other image converters

PNG to JPG JPG to PNG WebP to JPG WebP to PNG PNG to WebP JPG to WebP HEIC to PNG HEIC to JPG All formats

🔗Related Tools

PNG to WebP Converter

Convert PNG to WebP for smaller, faster web images — transparency kept, quality control, batch conversion, no upload.

Try this tool→

PNG to JPG Converter

Convert PNG images to JPG in your browser — choose the background for transparent areas and the quality, batch convert, download as ZIP.

Try this tool→

Image Cropper

Crop images to a square or any aspect ratio (1:1, 16:9, 4:3) in your browser

Try this tool→

Image Format Converter

Convert images to JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP or TIFF — from JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF and more

Try this tool→

Tip: Explore our complete toolkit to find more tools that can help with your workflow. Each tool is designed to work seamlessly with others for maximum productivity.

Disclaimer: A2ZKit's tools, calculators, cheat sheets, and articles are provided for general information and educational purposes only, on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind. They are not financial, investment, tax, accounting, medical, health, or legal advice, and are not a substitute for a qualified professional. Results may be inaccurate or incomplete — verify independently and consult an appropriate professional before making any decision. Some tools process files — such as PDFs and images — entirely in your browser; you are responsible for keeping your own backups, and we are not liable for any data loss, file corruption, or inaccurate output. You use A2ZKit entirely at your own risk. By using the site you agree to our Terms of Service.