Why convert GIF to PNG?

PNG supports millions of colors (vs GIF's 256), smooth alpha transparency, and lossless compression. It's a strict upgrade for static images.

Is transparency preserved?

Yes. GIF transparency is preserved and upgraded to full alpha transparency in PNG, giving you smoother edges.

What about animated GIFs?

The converter extracts the first frame. For animated content, you'll get a static PNG of the initial frame.

No. PNG is lossless and supports more colors than GIF. The conversion actually preserves more detail.

Will files be uploaded?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Nothing leaves your device.

Which frame is converted from an animation?

FileKit exports the first frame as a static PNG. PNG is a single-image format, so motion is not preserved. For animations you want to keep moving, leave the file as a GIF.

Does PNG support more colors than GIF?

Yes. GIF is limited to a 256-color palette, while PNG supports millions of colors plus full alpha transparency. Converting to PNG is ideal when a GIF’s limited palette causes visible banding.

Will the PNG be larger than the GIF?

Often slightly, because PNG is lossless and stores full color data. For simple graphics the difference is small, and you gain better color fidelity and transparency support.

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How GIF to PNG conversion works

GIF supports only 256 colors and basic transparency. PNG supports millions of colors, full alpha transparency, and lossless compression. FileKit renders the first frame of each GIF, then encodes it as a PNG preserving all available transparency information. The result is a higher-quality image with better color depth.

How to Convert GIF to PNG

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