Convert Image to GIF
Turn a JPG or PNG into a GIF file for apps and sites that ask for GIF. Each image is saved as a single-frame GIF with up to 256 colors.
Convert to GIF · Step 1 of 3 · Add your photo
Drop images to convert
or paste with Ctrl+V · JPG PNG WebP HEIC GIF · max 25 MB
Processed on this device. Nothing is uploaded.
Example
Before and after
We ran this sample through the convert to gif tool above. The numbers under each image are measured from the real files.
Sample made by the SizePort team, not a real document.
How to
How to convert Image to GIF
- 1.
Add your images. Drop one file or a whole folder of images.
- 2.
Keep GIF. The output is already set to GIF.
- 3.
Download. Save each file, or all of them as a ZIP.
Why this size
What GIF is good for
GIF uses a palette of up to 256 colors. That suits simple graphics, icons and diagrams, and almost every app can display it.
For photos, GIF loses color detail and gets large, so use it only when a platform asks for GIF specifically.
Compare
GIF vs PNG: what changes when you convert
| GIF | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Simple graphics | Logos, screenshots, transparency |
| Compression | Lossless, 256 colors | Lossless |
| Typical photo size | Large for photos | 4-8 MB |
| Transparency | On or off only | Yes, kept |
| Accepted by forms | Sometimes | Usually |
Tips
Tips that make a difference
Convert from the original
Need a smaller file as well?
Avoid
Common problems and fixes
- The photo looks grainy or bandedGIF can hold only 256 colors, so smooth gradients break into bands. Use JPG for photos.
- It is not animatedEach image is saved as a single-frame GIF.
- A transparent background turned whiteTransparent areas are filled with white so the GIF looks the same everywhere. Use PNG to keep transparency.
FAQ
Convert to GIF: questions
- Can I make an animated GIF?
- Not yet. Each image becomes a single-frame GIF.
- Why do colors look different in the GIF?
- GIF can hold only 256 colors, so photos with smooth gradients lose some shades. Graphics with flat colors look the same.
- What happens to transparent areas?
- They become white, which keeps the GIF looking the same in every app.
- Can I convert many files at once?
- Yes. Add up to 5 images at a time, or 50 with a free account, and download them as a ZIP.
- Are my files uploaded?
- No. Conversion runs in your browser, so your images never leave your device.
Checked
How we checked this page
Checked by the SizePort team on .
We test the tool with sample photos before it goes live and check that the sizes on this page match what it produces. Rules and platforms change, so if something here is out of date, tell us and we will correct it.
How the tool works
The image is decoded in your browser and saved again in the new format at a high quality setting. PNG and WebP keep transparent areas; JPG and GIF get a white background. A JPEG converted to JPG without a size limit keeps every byte and only changes the file name. Everything happens in your browser; your images are never uploaded.