Is this GIF to PNG converter really free?

Yes. Up to 5 files at a time, no signup, no catch. The free tier adds a small watermark to image output — Pro ($9.99/mo or $49/yr) removes it, raises the file size limit to 500 MB, and unlocks unlimited batch conversion.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No — and you can verify it yourself. Open DevTools → Network tab, then convert a file. You'll see zero upload requests. Everything runs right in your browser. We never see your files.

How long does conversion take?

Usually 1–3 seconds for a typical file. The very first conversion on a fresh page load may take 5–20 seconds while the converter engine loads — after that it's instant. Your CPU does all the work locally.

What is the file size limit?

Free: up to 10 MB per file, 5 files per batch. Pro: up to 500 MB per file, unlimited batch. If you're working with large videos or RAW photos, Pro is built for that.

Can I batch convert multiple GIF files at once?

Yes — drop multiple files at once (or Ctrl/Cmd+click to select them) and they all convert in parallel. Free accounts handle up to 5 files per batch; Pro has no limit.

Will the image quality change after conversion?

It depends on the formats involved. Converting to a lossless format like PNG preserves every pixel exactly. Converting to a lossy format like JPEG or WebP applies compression — we default to 85% quality, which looks identical to the original for almost all images. You won't notice a difference unless you zoom in pixel-by-pixel.

Do you support batch image conversion?

Yes — drop multiple images at once and they all convert in parallel. Free accounts handle up to 5 at a time; Pro is unlimited. Download everything as a single ZIP when you're done.

What happens to animated GIFs when converted to PNG?

PNG is a static format — only the first frame of an animated GIF is extracted as a PNG. If you need all frames, download each frame individually.

How private is this converter?

Completely private — by design, not policy. There is no upload endpoint. Files are processed right inside your browser tab and disappear the moment you close it. We collect only anonymous page-view counts; your file content is never seen or stored.

GIF to PNG Converter — Free, Lossless, No Upload

How to convert GIF to PNG online

1
Drop your GIF file
Drag and drop your Graphics Interchange Format file onto the converter, or click to browse your files. You can select up to 5 at once. Nothing leaves your device — conversion happens right here in the browser.
2
Hit Convert — it happens locally
Click Convert and watch it go. There's no upload, no server queue, no waiting. The converter runs Graphics Interchange Format → Portable Network Graphics entirely in your browser tab. Most files finish in 1–3 seconds.
3
Download your PNG
Your Portable Network Graphics file is ready. Click Download, or grab a ZIP if you converted a batch. Close the tab and everything disappears — no copies kept anywhere.

GIF vs PNG: format overview

GIF

Graphics Interchange Format

CompuServe (Steve Wilhite) · 1987

Compression: lossless
Color depth: 8-bit
Transparency: Yes

✓ Universal animation support in browsers
✓ Supported everywhere including email clients
✗ Only 256 colors (8-bit palette)

PNG

Portable Network Graphics

PNG Development Group (Thomas Boutell) · 1996

Compression: lossless
Color depth: 16-bit
Transparency: Yes

✓ Lossless compression — pixel-perfect quality
✓ Full alpha transparency (8-bit alpha channel)

GIF magic bytes: 47 49 46 38 39 61

PNG magic bytes: 89 50 4E 47 0D 0A 1A 0A

Why convert GIF to PNG?

If you've ever tried to open a GIF file and hit a wall — the app won't accept it, the website rejects it, or the preview just shows a broken icon — you already know why this conversion matters.

Graphics Interchange Format is great for what it was designed for, but it has real-world limitations: only 256 colors (8-bit palette) and large file sizes for video-like animations. The moment you step outside that original context, it gets frustrating fast.

Portable Network Graphics is the safer choice for Logos and UI assets, Screenshots, Images requiring transparency. Its main advantages — lossless compression — pixel-perfect quality and full alpha transparency (8-bit alpha channel) — mean it just works wherever you need it.

A few common reasons people end up here: - Their target app, site, or device doesn't accept GIF - They need a smaller file for email or upload (PNG often compresses better) - They need Portable Network Graphics's specific capability: lossless compression — pixel-perfect quality - Compatibility with older software that pre-dates Graphics Interchange Format

The conversion is one-way: you get a PNG that works everywhere Portable Network Graphics is expected. The original GIF file is not touched.

Quality & file size: GIF to PNG

Typical file sizes: GIF 1–5 MB → PNG 8–25 MB.

Both GIF and PNG use lossless compression, so no quality is lost in conversion. The output PNG file will be visually identical to the GIF source.

Color depth: GIF supports 8-bit, PNG supports 16-bit.

Transparency: GIF supports transparency. PNG preserves transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Privacy: how FormatDrop handles your files

Your GIFfiles are converted 100% inside your browser. They are never uploaded to our servers, never stored, and never seen by anyone other than you. This isn't a privacy policy claim — it's an architectural guarantee: our server has no endpoint that receives file bytes.