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JPEG, TIFF, PSD, PNG, etc.

Total Image Converter supports the widest list of output file types: PDF, TIFF, BMP, PNG, JPEG, JPEG2000, ICO, GIF, PCX, TGA, PXM, PS, PCL! Besides, it converts many rare formats like PALM, PICT, XPM, FIX.

Rotate Images

Along with conversions you can rotate your images! All is done in batch so you save a lot of your valuable time.

Resize Images

With Total Image Converter it's very easy to resize your photos or images in batch. Make them suitable for the web or emailing.

RAW photos

Total Image Converter supports almost all RAW camera photos (CRW, CR2, NEF, PEF, RAF, X3F, RAW, BAY, ORF, NRW, SRF, MRW). Save them as TIFF or JPEG files for easy publishing or sharing.

Watermarks

Add text watermarks to the header or the footer of the output file to prevent unauthorized use.

Clear interface

The inerface of the pss is clear and straightforward. The built-in Preview panel helps you to view each file full-sized and learn the info about it.

Command line

Total Image Converter can be run via command line (get the ready-to-use BAT file from GUI settings).

How to convert GIF to PNG?

💾 Upload Your File: Go to the site, click on «Upload File,» and select your GIF file.

✍️ Set Conversion Options: Choose PNG as the output format and adjust any additional options if needed.

Convert and Download: Click 👉«Download Converted File»👈 to get your PNG file.

Cloud Based

There is no need to install any software to convert GIF to PNG with CoolUtils. Simply access the internet, and you can easily convert your file online with our service.

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Our hardware operates in top-tier, highly secure data centers equipped with advanced electronic surveillance and multi-factor access control systems.

Ease of Use

Converting GIF images to PNG online has never been so simple. Drop your .gif file and the converter decodes the image and writes a lossless PNG with full 24-bit color — no 256-color palette limit, no banding artifacts, no dithering. Ideal for replacing legacy GIF graphics in web projects with higher-quality, alpha-transparent PNG assets.

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GIF File

File extension	.GIF
Category	Image File
Description	Designed by CompuServe even before JPG GIF file format displays indexed-color graphics. It is a simple illustration with maximum 256 colors. That is why it is great for the web, logos and icons also are saved in GIF format. There is one more reason for that: GIF preserves transparence. You can put an icon or a logo above another image, and the borders of the first one won’t be seen. Above all GIF supports animation, which is a widely spread technique among the designers.
Associated programs	Adobe Photoshop Apple Preview Corel Paint Shop Pro Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery Viewer
Developed by	CompuServe
MIME type	image/gif
Useful links	More detailed information on GIF files
Conversion type	GIF to PNG

PNG File

File extension	.PNG
Category	Image File
Description	PNG images provide lossless compression, that is why the quality of the picture is nice, but the size of the file is huge. Because of it this file format is used by photographers. PNG may have several layers of transparency and even include short text descriptions which help search engines to examine the file. Although PNG was developed to replace GIF and partly other formats, it doesn’t support animation since it can’t contain several images like GIF.
Associated programs	Apple Preview Corel Paint Shop Pro GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program (LINUX) Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery Viewer Safari
Developed by	PNG Development Group
MIME type	image/png
Useful links	More detailed information on PNG files

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GIF to PNG Converter — Frequently Asked Questions ▼

How do I convert a GIF to PNG online?

Upload your .gif file to the CoolUtils converter and click Download. The converter decodes the GIF and writes a lossless PNG preserving the full image content. For animated GIFs, the converter outputs the first frame as a static PNG. Files up to 50 MB are supported. No software installation or account required.

What happens to animated GIFs when converted to PNG?

An animated GIF contains multiple frames. The online converter extracts the first frame and writes it as a static PNG. If you need all frames extracted as separate PNG images, use the desktop Total Image Converter, which can extract every frame from an animated GIF and save each as an individually numbered PNG file.

Why convert GIF to PNG instead of keeping the GIF?

GIF is limited to 256 colors (8-bit palette), which causes visible color banding on photographs, gradients, and complex artwork. PNG supports 16.7 million colors (24-bit) with full alpha-channel transparency (256 levels of opacity vs. GIF's binary on/off transparency). For static images, PNG produces better quality and often a smaller file size than GIF.

What is the difference between GIF transparency and PNG transparency?

GIF supports binary transparency: exactly one color in the 256-color palette can be designated as transparent — a pixel is either fully transparent or fully opaque. This means GIF edges are jagged (no anti-aliasing). PNG supports alpha-channel transparency: each pixel has an independent opacity value from 0 (fully transparent) to 255 (fully opaque), allowing smooth semi-transparent edges and soft drop shadows.

Does converting GIF to PNG lose quality?

PNG is lossless — converting GIF to PNG does not add any further quality loss. The existing 256-color limitation of the source GIF is preserved; converting to PNG will not add colors that were not in the original GIF palette. If the GIF had color banding before conversion, the PNG will have the same banding — it is a property of the source, not the conversion.

Is PNG always smaller than GIF?

For simple graphics with few colors, GIF and PNG produce similar file sizes. For photographs and complex images, PNG with 24-bit color is typically larger than an 8-bit GIF, but the quality is dramatically better. For web icons and simple UI graphics with large areas of flat color, PNG-8 (8-bit PNG) often compresses better than GIF.

Can I batch convert GIF files to PNG?

The online converter processes one file at a time. For batch conversion of an entire folder of GIF assets, use the desktop Total Image Converter — it converts all GIF files in a folder to PNG in a single run and supports command-line automation for build pipeline integration.

Convert GIF to PNG Online — Static Images to Full-Color Lossless PNG

GIF is limited to 256 colors and uses binary transparency — fine for simple animations, but a visible limitation for static images with gradients, photographs, or soft edges. PNG supports millions of colors, full alpha-channel transparency, and better lossless compression. Converting a GIF to PNG produces a higher-quality image with no color banding. Drop your .gif file and download a clean PNG in seconds.

What Is a GIF File?

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) was created in 1987 and uses an 8-bit palette — each frame is limited to 256 colors. For animation, GIF encodes multiple frames in a single file with per-frame delays, making it the original internet animation format. For static graphics, GIF's 256-color limit causes visible color banding and dithering artifacts on photographs and gradients. GIF supports binary transparency (one color set as transparent), but not alpha-channel transparency (partial transparency with variable opacity).

Animation: Multi-frame support with per-frame timing — the primary use case for GIF
256-color limit: Causes banding on photos and gradient-heavy artwork
Binary transparency: One color fully transparent — no soft edges or anti-aliasing
Wide support: Supported everywhere, including legacy email clients and old browsers

Who Needs GIF to PNG Conversion?

Web designers: Replacing static GIF icons, logos, and UI elements with PNG for better color depth and alpha transparency.
Graphic designers: Converting GIF clip art and legacy graphics to PNG for use in modern design tools that handle alpha correctly.
Developers: Replacing GIF assets in web apps with PNG to eliminate palette dithering and reduce file size on photographic content.
Email marketers: Converting static GIF images to PNG for better rendering in email clients that may animate GIF unexpectedly.
Game developers: Migrating legacy GIF sprite sheets to PNG, which supports full alpha-channel transparency for game engines.
Document designers: Extracting static frames from GIF animations for use in Word documents, presentations, and PDF reports.

GIF vs PNG — Key Differences

Property	GIF	PNG
Color depth	8-bit — 256 colors max	24-bit (16.7M colors) or 32-bit with alpha
Transparency	Binary — one color, no partial opacity	Alpha channel — full 256-level transparency
Animation	Yes — multi-frame GIF	Via APNG (limited browser support)
Compression	LZW lossless, 8-bit palette	Deflate — better ratio for most image content
Photo quality	Heavy banding and dithering	Perfect — lossless, full color depth
Web support	Universal	Universal
Design tool alpha support	Limited — no smooth edges	Full alpha — the standard web format

Online vs Desktop GIF to PNG Converter

Feature	Online	Desktop (Total Image Converter)
File size limit	50 MB	Unlimited
Batch conversion	One file at a time	Entire folders per run
Files leave your machine	Yes (deleted after 1 h)	No — fully local
Command-line / scheduling	—	Yes
Price	Free, daily quota	From $29.90, 30-day trial

For converting a single GIF, the online tool is instant. For replacing hundreds of GIF assets across a web project, Total Image Converter batch-converts the entire folder without manual steps.

Command-Line GIF to PNG Conversion

Total Image Converter supports command-line batch conversion — useful for asset pipeline automation and build scripts:

imgconverter.exe /S "C:\Assets\*.gif" /F PNG /O "C:\Output"

Integrate the command into a build script or Windows Task Scheduler job to automatically convert new GIF assets to PNG whenever they are added to your project folder — no manual file-by-file processing required.