Static and animated GIFs both work
A single-frame GIF gives a PNG of the picture. An animated GIF gives a PNG of its first frame. In both cases you get one file, with no ZIP and no animation.
GIF to PNG Converter
Add a GIF and get one still PNG back. An animated GIF gives you its first frame, and transparent areas stayed transparent in our test.
To convert gif to png, add the .gif file, keep PNG as the output format and download the result. In our test, an animated GIF with 3 frames and 19.6 KB became one 2.7 KB png of its first frame, with the transparent background intact, because this converter returns a single still image.
Transfers use HTTPS, and files converted on the free tier are deleted after 24 hours, so the result is not a long-term archive. Quality depends on the source file, so open the PNG file once before you share it.
FromGIFLosslessTransparency
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
A raster format that can hold several frames in one file, which is why it became the usual container for short looping clips. Each frame uses a palette of 256 colours or fewer and is compressed losslessly with LZW. Timing is stored per frame in hundredths of a second, and a pixel can be marked transparent, but only fully on or off. There is no sound and no partial transparency.
ToPNGLosslessTransparency
PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
A lossless raster format with a full alpha channel. It preserves every pixel it is given and supports transparency, which makes it the usual choice for logos, screenshots, and any image with sharp edges or text.
A 3-frame animated GIF with a transparent background, 480 × 270 px, converted on indox.org
- GIFthe original, 3 frames, transparent background
- 19.6 KB
- GIF, optimizedsame art stored as sub-rectangles, gave the same PNG
- 16.6 KB
- PNGfrom indox, frame 1 only, about 7× smaller than the first GIF
- 2.7 KB
Why use indox to convert GIF to PNG?
Transparent areas stay transparent
JPG has no transparency, so a GIF with a see-through background usually goes to PNG instead. In our test every transparent pixel of the GIF was still transparent in the PNG.
Nothing to install, any device with a browser
The conversion runs on indox servers, so it works on Windows, Mac, Linux, a Chromebook, Android and iPhone. You do not need an image editor or a command-line tool.
What happens to your GIF
Stays
- Your original GIF, which is not touched
- The pixel size, 480 × 270 in our test
- The first frame, pixel for pixel
- Transparent areas, 92,648 pixels in our test
Changes
- Frames: only frame 1 is kept, and the animation is gone
- File type: one PNG instead of the GIF
- Colour storage: 8-bit RGBA with an alpha channel, not a 256-colour palette
- File size: 19.6 KB became 2.7 KB in our test, about 7 times smaller
- Colour under transparent pixels: black, not the GIF's palette colour
How do I convert GIF to PNG online?
- 1
Add your GIF file
Drop the .gif file on the box or choose it from your device. Keep the original GIF if you may need the animation later, because the PNG cannot be turned back into it.
- 2
Confirm PNG, then start the conversion
Check that PNG is the output format on the converter and start the conversion. In our test it took 3.2 seconds from the click to Completed.
- 3
Download the PNG and open it once
When the status shows Completed, use Download and save the file. Open it over a coloured or checkered background to see that the transparent areas are still clear, and remember that it shows the first frame only.
What do I get from indox's GIF to PNG converter?
You hand over a GIF and take away one clean PNG of its first frame, with transparency kept. The page tells you before you convert what you will not get: no animation and no other frames.
- One PNG for the GIF you add, in a few clicks
- Transparent background kept in our test
- Nothing installed on Windows, Mac or a phone
- The limits are stated up front: first frame only, with a route to MP4 for motion
What are the limits for GIF to PNG?
Size
The upload box shows the live size limit before you add a file. Signing in raises it; a paid plan does not change it.
Formats
GIF in, PNG out. Pick another output on the converter if you need a different format.
Privacy
Files are encrypted in transit over HTTPS and processed on indox infrastructure.
Deletion
Free-tier files are kept for 24 hours after the job finishes, then deleted automatically.
Limits worth knowing
- You get frame 1 and nothing else. There is no frame picker on this page, no ZIP of every frame and no numbered PNG sequence. If you need other frames, you must pull them out of the GIF with a separate tool first.
- The result is not animated. We checked the PNG for animation data and found none. If the animation matters, convert the GIF to a video with [GIF to MP4](/convert/gif-to-mp4).
- We did not see any quality, size or resize option on the converter during our run, so do not expect to tune the output.
- We tested a GIF stored as optimized sub-rectangles and it gave the full, correct first frame. We could not build a GIF whose first frame itself sits at an offset, so that case is untested.
- The colours of a GIF are limited to 256, and a PNG made from it has the same limited detail. Converting does not improve a low-quality GIF.
When the result is not what you expected
| What you see | Why | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| The PNG does not move | A PNG holds one still image and the converter takes frame 1 | Use GIF to MP4 to keep the motion as a looping video |
| I need other frames than the first | The converter has no frame picker and gives one file | Split the GIF into frames with ImageMagick or Pillow, then use the frame you want |
| Transparent areas look black or white | Your viewer paints a background behind the picture | Open the PNG over a checkerboard or in an editor, since the alpha channel is there |
| A site still rejects the file | Renaming the extension does not change the contents | Upload the converted .png, or use GIF to JPG if the form wants JPG |
| The picture looks rough or banded | The GIF had only 256 colours and PNG cannot add more | Go back to a higher-quality original if you have one |
What do the free and paid plans add?
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- Access to all features
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- Priority conversions
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- Everything in Basic
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Which conversions are close to GIF to PNG?
GIF vs PNG: what is the difference?
| Compared on | GIF | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Colours | 256 or fewer per frame | Full colour, with an alpha channel |
| Transparency | Each pixel is fully on or off | Smooth transparency is possible |
| Animation | Several frames in one file | One still image in the file |
| Compression | Lossless, with a palette | Lossless |
| Typical use | Short looping clips and simple graphics | Logos, screenshots, stills and anything with sharp edges |
Who can use a GIF to PNG converter?
When to use it
- Making a still thumbnail or preview of a GIF that keeps its transparent background.
- Uploading the picture from a GIF to a site, shop or CMS that accepts PNG and JPG only.
- Putting the first frame of an animated GIF into a document, slide or design file.
- Checking what the opening frame of an animated GIF looks like before you use it.
Where can I read more about converting files?
Sources
- GIF, Version 89aLibrary of Congress
- Portable Network Graphics (PNG) Specification, Third EditionW3C
Facts checked on November 5, 2026
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GIF to PNG FAQs
How do I convert GIF to PNG for free?
Open the converter, add your GIF, keep PNG as the output and download the result. You do not need an image editor or any software on your computer.
Does an animated GIF stay animated as a PNG?
No. This converter returns one still PNG, and in our test it had no animation data. To keep the motion, convert the GIF to video with GIF to MP4.
Which frame do I get from an animated GIF?
The first one. In our test the PNG matched frame 1 of the GIF exactly, while frames 2 and 3 looked different from it. There is no option on the page to choose another frame.
Does PNG keep GIF transparency?
Yes, in our test. The 92,648 transparent pixels of the GIF were transparent in the PNG as well, in the same places, and the alpha values were only fully clear or fully solid, as in the source.
Can I get every frame as a separate PNG?
Not here. The converter gives one PNG of the first frame and no ZIP or numbered sequence. For all frames you need a tool that splits a GIF into frames, such as ImageMagick or a Pillow script.
Is the PNG smaller than the GIF?
It was in our test: 19.6 KB became 2.7 KB, about 7 times smaller. That drawing used flat colours, so a different GIF can give a different result, and a PNG can also come out larger.
Why does my GIF look incomplete or odd as a PNG?
Optimized GIFs store later frames as partial patches, but frame 1 is complete. Our optimized test file gave exactly the same PNG as the plain one. The one case we could not test is a GIF whose first frame itself sits at an offset.
Are my files kept after conversion?
When we ran it, the page text for the free tier said converted files are deleted after 24 hours. Terms can change, so read the current text on the converter page before you rely on it.
Should I choose PNG or JPG for a GIF?
Choose PNG when the GIF has a transparent background, flat colours, sharp edges or text. Choose JPG only for a photo-like picture where a small file matters more than transparency, and see GIF to JPG for that.
Can I convert GIF to PNG on a phone?
Yes. The converter runs in the browser, so on Android or iPhone you add the file, convert it and save the PNG.