Size Savings: File may be similar or larger (PNG has full color depth)
Transparency: Preserved and upgraded (binary GIF transparency becomes full alpha channel)
Best For: Extracting still frames from animations, upgrading to full color depth
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to animated GIFs?
This converter extracts the first frame of an animated GIF and saves it as a static PNG image. The animation is not preserved. If you need a specific frame, pause the GIF at the desired frame before conversion.
Will the PNG have better quality than the GIF?
The PNG will not have more detail than the GIF (you can't add information that wasn't there), but it will be in a format that supports millions of colors instead of 256. This makes it better for further editing and compositing.
Is the transparency preserved?
Yes, and it's actually upgraded. GIF only supports binary transparency (fully transparent or fully opaque), while PNG supports smooth alpha channel transparency. The existing transparency is perfectly preserved.
