Convert GIF to PNG online, with every animation frame saved as a lossless PNG. Upload files up to 20GB and download the converted result in a few clicks.
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HOW IT WORKS
Three steps, no account, nothing to install.
01
Upload your GIF
Drag in a still or animated .gif.
02
Convert to PNG
Start the conversion. Each frame is composited the way a viewer shows it and saved as a lossless PNG.
03
Download the PNGs
A still GIF gives one PNG. An animation gives numbered PNGs in one ZIP.
GIF
GIF is a 1987 image format limited to 256 colors per frame, still used everywhere for short looping animations.
PNG
PNG is a lossless image format with full transparency support, the usual choice for graphics, screenshots and editing copies.
FILE FORMATS
SOURCE
CompuServe released GIF in 1987, and it is still the default for reaction clips and simple animations. Each frame can use only 256 colors, transparency is on or off with no soft edges, and there is no sound. Animated GIFs get very large for their quality, which is why many sites now convert them to video behind the scenes.
TARGET
PNG stores every pixel exactly, so re-saving never degrades it. It supports full alpha transparency and 8 or 16 bits per channel, which makes it the standard for logos, UI graphics, screenshots and images that will be edited again. Photos as PNG are much larger than the same photo as JPG.
| Feature | GIF | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Developed by | CompuServe | PNG Development Group (W3C) |
| File extension | .gif | .png |
| Compression | Lossless, 256 colors | Lossless |
| Transparency | On/off only | Yes, full alpha |
| Color depth | 8-bit palette | 8 or 16-bit per channel |
| Best for | Short animations and simple graphics | Graphics, screenshots, editing copies |
| Opens in browsers and phones | Yes, everywhere | Yes, everywhere |
USE CASES
When you need the frames of a GIF as separate, editable images.
Pull a single frame from an animation
Get the exact frame you need as a lossless PNG.
Edit an animation frame by frame
Load the frames into an editor, then rebuild the animation.
Make a sprite sheet
Use the frames from a GIF to assemble a sprite sheet.
Convert old web graphics
Turn still GIF logos and buttons into PNG.
Keep transparency for design work
PNG keeps the GIF's transparent areas.
Get a thumbnail from a GIF
Pick one frame to use as a preview image.
Study an animation
Step through frames to see how it was made.
Prepare frames for video editing
Import a PNG sequence into a video editor.
Recover graphics from an old site
Convert GIF images from archived pages.
Print a frame
PNG prints cleanly at its native size.
SUPPORTED FILES
Still and animated GIFs are supported.
Every frame becomes a full PNG, numbered in playing order (-1, -2 and so on).
Frames that store only the changed area are composited into full pictures.
A single-frame GIF gives one PNG.
Transparency is kept in the PNG.
There's no frame limit, so a 173-frame GIF gives 173 PNGs.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Animated GIFs work differently from single images.
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Each frame of an animation becomes its own PNG, so they're delivered together as a ZIP.
02
Long animations have many frames, and each one becomes a PNG.
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The PNG keeps the GIF's colors exactly. It can't add colors beyond GIF's 256 per frame.
04
GIF transparency is on or off, so edges have no soft blending. That comes from the original.
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PNG here means still frames. Use our GIF to WEBP or GIF to MP4 converter to keep the animation.
06
Check that the GIF plays in a browser. A damaged GIF may give fewer frames.
Photoshop, GIMP, Preview and Paint can re-save images once installed. dragdropdo converts GIF to PNG in the browser, on any device.
| What matters | dragdropdo | Desktop Image Editors |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing to install | ✓Yes. Runs in any modern browser. | ~Yes, unless the app came with your computer. |
| Works on phones and tablets | ✓Yes. Desktop, Android, iPhone and iPad. | ~Phone editors rarely export other formats. |
| Batch conversion | ✓Yes. Add many files and download one ZIP. | ~Photoshop actions and GIMP scripts can; most apps go one image at a time. |
| Share finished files | ✓Yes. Send a unique link from the result page. | ~You upload and share the files yourself. |
| Pricing | ✓Free with daily limits. $2.99 or $6.99 passes for unlimited use, no monthly plan. | ~Free (GIMP, Preview, Paint) to subscription (Photoshop). |
| Resizing and editing | ✓Not in the converter. The image is converted as it is. | ~Yes. Full editing tools. |
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WHY DRAGDROPDO
Convert GIF to PNG in your browser, with nothing to install and nothing kept after 24 hours.
Private by default
Files are encrypted in transit and deleted from our servers automatically after 24 hours.
No install required
Convert in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone or iPad. No app and no sign-up wall.
Big files and batches
Upload files up to 20GB each, add several at once, and download the results one by one or as a ZIP.
Share & download
Save finished files to your device or pass them on with a share link from the result page.
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The Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) is a popular image format that supports both animated and static images. Known for its wide compatibility and ability to display short animations seamlessly, GIFs are extensively used in social media, advertising, and websites. Their small file size and efficient compression make them ideal for quick sharing and embedding without sacrificing quality, enhancing user engagement.
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