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GIF to PNG: Modernizing Legacy Images
GI
GIF Format
Graphics Interchange Format
GIF is a legacy format limited to 256 colors, originally designed for simple web graphics and animations.
- Limited to 256 colors
- Supports animation
- Binary transparency only
- Lossless but limited
- Large file sizes
PN
PNG Format
Portable Network Graphics
PNG is the modern replacement for GIF, offering better compression, full color support, and superior transparency.
- Millions of colors
- Better compression
- Full alpha transparency
- Smaller file sizes
- Better for web use
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our converter
What happens to animated GIFs?
Is transparency preserved?
Will the quality improve?
Why is my PNG smaller than the GIF?
Can I convert old GIF images?
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WEB HISTORY
Why PNG Replaced GIF for Static Images
Format Evolution
The history of GIF and PNG formats and why PNG became the standard for static web images.
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ANIMATION
Converting Animated GIFs
Animation Guide
Options for converting animated GIFs to modern formats while preserving animation.
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WEB OPTIMIZATION
Optimizing Legacy Web Graphics
Optimization Guide
How to modernize old website graphics by converting from GIF to newer formats.
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Changelog
January 2025
Added frame extraction options
Improved color palette optimization
Added transparency enhancement
December 2024
Launched GIF to PNG converter
Added animated GIF support
Implemented batch conversion