// ABOUT PNG
PNG uses lossless compression with full alpha-channel transparency support. It preserves every pixel exactly, making it the standard choice for screenshots, logos, web graphics, and any image where precision matters. PNG files tend to be larger than lossy alternatives but guarantee no quality degradation.
// ABOUT GIF
GIF is a legacy format dating to 1987 that supports animation and simple binary transparency. It is limited to a palette of 256 colours per frame, which means photographic content will undergo colour quantisation. Despite its age, GIF remains ubiquitous for short animations and reaction images across messaging platforms and social media.
// WHY CONVERT
Converting PNG to GIF is useful when you need your image in a format suited for short animations, reaction images, simple graphics with few colours, and legacy web content. Both formats use lossless encoding, so the conversion preserves every pixel exactly — no quality is lost. Image Toolz runs the entire conversion directly in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server — your files remain completely private on your device. The tool handles images up to 200 MB and most conversions complete in under a second.
// FAQ
What is PNG?
PNG is a lossless format supporting millions of colours and full alpha-channel transparency. It is the standard for graphics and screenshots on the web.
What is GIF?
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is a legacy format supporting up to 256 colours and animation. Despite its age it remains common for simple animations and reaction images.
Will converting PNG to GIF lose quality?
Yes. GIF is limited to 256 colours, so a full-colour PNG will undergo colour quantisation. Images with gradients or many distinct colours will show banding. Simple icons and flat-colour graphics convert well.
Is it safe to convert my files here?
Yes. All conversion runs entirely in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server and nothing leaves your device.