Convert to GIF when you need wide compatibility with older systems, want to create a base for animated GIFs later, or have simple graphics with limited colors where GIF compresses better than PNG.

Yes. GIF is limited to 256 colors maximum, while PNG supports millions. Complex images will undergo color quantization (reduction), which may create banding or posterization. Simple graphics convert cleanly.

Color quantization reduces your PNG's millions of colors to GIF's 256-color palette. Dithering adds noise patterns to simulate intermediate colors, helping gradients and photos look smoother despite the limited palette.

Yes, but with limitations. GIF supports only 1-bit transparency (fully transparent or fully opaque), while PNG supports partial transparency (alpha channel). Semi-transparent pixels will become fully transparent or opaque.

No. GIF is smaller for simple graphics with few colors (logos, icons, diagrams). PNG is smaller for photographs, gradients, and images with many colors. Compare file sizes after conversion.

Keep PNG for photographs, images with gradients, graphics requiring millions of colors, or when you need smooth semi-transparency. Only convert to GIF for simple graphics or animation compatibility.

Yes. Select or drag multiple PNG files to convert them all in batch. Download each GIF individually or get all as a ZIP archive for convenience.

No. All conversions happen locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your PNG files never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.

No. This converts a static PNG to a static GIF (single frame). To create animated GIFs, you need specialized animation tools that combine multiple images into frames.

This happens when your PNG contains gradients or many colors. GIF's 256-color limit forces color reduction, creating visible steps instead of smooth transitions. This is normal for complex images converted to GIF.