png to gif Converter

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PNG or Portable Network Graphic format is a file format that stores images using the lossless compression algorithm. It employs a two-stage compression method to encode the image data. Images in PNG format are used on websites across the internet.

gif

Officially known as Graphics Interchange Format, Gif is a bitmap image format released in 1987. Developed by CompuServe, the format is used for images and sprites in programs and the Web.

Frequently Answered Questions

Why should I convert a PNG file to GIF format?

There are plenty of situations where GIF file format is a preferable choice. PNG may be the first choice for a quality image with transparency, thousands of color options, and crispy-edged visuals. But it doesn't support animation, unlike GIF.

You may want to convert your PNG files into GIF format to add animation to a collection of PNG files.

Is there a safe way to convert PNG files to GIF format?

Convertr is a file converter that is 100% safe and free to use. It holds various licenses to carry user data. Thus, you can be sure that your files are safe here.

Whenever you transfer documents with Convertr, it develops an encrypted connection that cannot be penetrated by anyone other than the user himself. The uploading and the conversion speeds are ultra-fast, giving less time for the hackers to act.

Convertr also avoids websites' illegitimate advertisements that may slow down your conversion. This prevents phishing.

Is PNG format better than GIF?

PNG and GIF are both popular image formats intended for very different purposes. The PNG format supports 256 levels of transparency, crispy-edged visuals, vectors, and color profiles.

Unlike the PNG format, GIF files support animation, which makes GIFs popular. It also supports layers and multi-paging, which opens many opportunities for being creative with an image.

So one is a better format than the other, depending on your needs. Convert PNG files to GIF to add animation to the images.

Can Windows 10 convert PNG to GIF?

MS Paint on Windows does allow you to save images as PNG or GIF files. But it can't convert your PNG files to GIF format.

You can always download an image converter from the internet, but you cannot trust third-party software. With these, your device is always at risk of getting a virus.

The best option to make file conversion is with a safe, reliable online conversion tool such as Convertr. Convertr offers fast and secure conversions free of cost. It works perfectly with Windows devices.

Which is the best PNG to GIF converter?

To convert your PNG files to GIF online, you need a safe and secure conversion tool that guarantees the complete safety, privacy, and quality of your files.

Online uploading takes ages with some websites, making your data vulnerable to data theft. But with its incredible upload speed, Convertr is an exception.

Convertr is user-friendly, too. With its multitasking abilities, there is a little left for you to do. You have to select the PNG files, and the converter processes them all by itself. It takes seconds for the conversion process, after which it downloads the files to the specified location.

How to Convert PNG Files to GIFs?

Converting PNG to GIF multimedia files is something you can easily do at Convertr. Our site counts with a user-friendly interface that everyone can know how to use by practically just looking at it. That way, those with limited computing knowledge can perform file conversions by themselves without any help.

  1. Click on the "Choose files" button and select the files you want to convert, or simply drag and drop them directly on the site.
  2. Select GIF as the output format.
  3. Click on convert

And that's it. Your file will automatically be uploaded, and we will convert it to GIF format as quickly as possible. Then, you have to download it in its already converted form.

For example, if you are trying to convert several gigabytes of PNG content to GIF, it is normal to take some time.

Please note that the conversion will take less or more time, depending on the length of the file.