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Converteer uw GIF-bestand naar GIF-formaat in 3 eenvoudige stappen.

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Format Guide

GIF to GIF: The Complete Conversion Guide

PNG supersedes GIF for static images in almost every way — better compression, full 24-bit color, and true alpha transparency instead of GIF's on/off 1-bit transparency. Converting GIF to PNG results in sharper, more colorful images with smooth transparency edges. For static GIF images used as web graphics, converting to PNG immediately improves visual quality and, in most cases, reduces file size too.

Why Convert GIF to GIF?

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Full 24-bit color

Replace GIF's 256-color limit with PNG's 16.7 million colors for richer, more accurate images.

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Smooth transparency

PNG's alpha channel gives feathered, anti-aliased edges instead of GIF's hard-edged transparency.

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Better compression

For static images, PNG is usually smaller than GIF while maintaining lossless quality.

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Design tool support

Every design application handles PNG perfectly — GIF support in design tools is often limited.

GIF
  • File extension.gif
  • DescriptionGIF supports up to 256 colors and lossless data compression. Widely used for animations on the web.
  • Associated programsAdobe Photoshop, GIMP, Preview (Mac), Most Web Browsers
  • Developed byCompuServe
  • MIME typeimage/gif
GIF
  • File extension.gif
  • DescriptionGIF supports up to 256 colors and lossless data compression. Widely used for animations on the web.
  • Associated programsAdobe Photoshop, GIMP, Preview (Mac), Most Web Browsers
  • Developed byCompuServe
  • MIME typeimage/gif

Hoe GIF naar GIF converteren?

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Upload uw GIF-bestand

Klik op "Bestand kiezen" of sleep uw GIF-afbeelding.

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Selecteer GIF als uitvoerformaat

Kies "GIF" als gewenst uitvoerformaat.

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Bestand converteren

Klik op "Nu converteren" om de conversie van GIF naar GIF te starten.

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GIF-bestand downloaden

Na voltooiing downloadt u uw geconverteerde GIF-bestand.

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Editor's note: Only the first frame of an animated GIF is extracted when converting to PNG. Use a dedicated GIF splitter first if you need all animation frames.

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Veelgestelde vragen

Common questions about converting GIF to GIF.

Is deze GIF naar GIF converter gratis?

Ja, onze converter is 100% gratis. Geen registratie, geen verborgen kosten.

Hoe lang duurt het om GIF naar GIF te converteren?

De conversie duurt doorgaans slechts een paar seconden.

Is mijn GIF-bestand veilig?

Ja. Uw bestanden worden onmiddellijk na de conversie verwijderd.

Wat is de maximale bestandsgrootte?

U kunt bestanden tot 400 MB gratis converteren.

Moet ik software installeren?

Geen installatie vereist. Werkt in de webbrowser.

GIF vs GIF: Complete Format Guide

Feature GIF (source) GIF (target)
Compression Lossless (LZW) Lossless (LZW)
Transparency Binary 1-bit transparency only — each pixel is either fully transparent or fully opaque (no partial transparency) Binary 1-bit transparency only — each pixel is either fully transparent or fully opaque (no partial transparency)
Animation Core feature — stores multiple frames with individual display timings, loop count, and optional per-frame color palettes Core feature — stores multiple frames with individual display timings, loop count, and optional per-frame color palettes
Color Depth 8-bit only — maximum 256 colors per frame (each frame may have its own 256-color palette) 8-bit only — maximum 256 colors per frame (each frame may have its own 256-color palette)
File Size 10–200 KB for static GIFs; 0.5 MB – 20 MB for animated GIFs 10–200 KB for static GIFs; 0.5 MB – 20 MB for animated GIFs
Browser Support Universal — all browsers including IE5, all operating systems, all mobile devices, all social media platforms Universal — all browsers including IE5, all operating systems, all mobile devices, all social media platforms
Best For Animations, icons Animations, icons
GIF

About the GIF

GIF was invented by CompuServe engineer Steve Wilhite in 1987 for transmitting images over slow modem connections. Its 256-color limit reflected the monitor technology of that era. A 1990s patent dispute over LZW compression triggered the creation of PNG as a replacement, but GIF survived due to its unique animation capability. GIF animations experienced a massive cultural resurgence in the 2010s as the dominant format for social media reaction clips.

Strengths
+Universal support on every device and platform ever made
+Animation support with per-frame timing and seamless looping
+Excellent LZW compression for images with large areas of solid color
+Binary transparency works cleanly for logos on solid backgrounds
Limitations
−Hard 256-color limit causes visible banding and dithering on photographs
−Binary transparency only — no anti-aliased edges on variable backgrounds
−Animated GIFs are very large compared to animated WebP or MP4 video
−Color quantization permanently destroys photographic color quality
When to Use GIF
→Simple animations requiring universal cross-platform compatibility
→Icons and logos using 16 or fewer distinct solid colors
→Reaction GIFs and memes where universal sharing compatibility is essential
→Pixel art and intentionally retro-styled graphics
Tips
•Reduce to the minimum color palette needed — every extra color increases file size
•For modern web animations, use animated WebP or a short MP4 video instead of GIF
•Static GIFs should always be converted to PNG for better quality at smaller file sizes
•Dithering can improve photographic GIF quality but significantly increases file size
GIF

About the GIF

GIF was invented by CompuServe engineer Steve Wilhite in 1987 for transmitting images over slow modem connections. Its 256-color limit reflected the monitor technology of that era. A 1990s patent dispute over LZW compression triggered the creation of PNG as a replacement, but GIF survived due to its unique animation capability. GIF animations experienced a massive cultural resurgence in the 2010s as the dominant format for social media reaction clips.

Strengths
+Universal support on every device and platform ever made
+Animation support with per-frame timing and seamless looping
+Excellent LZW compression for images with large areas of solid color
+Binary transparency works cleanly for logos on solid backgrounds
Limitations
−Hard 256-color limit causes visible banding and dithering on photographs
−Binary transparency only — no anti-aliased edges on variable backgrounds
−Animated GIFs are very large compared to animated WebP or MP4 video
−Color quantization permanently destroys photographic color quality
When to Use GIF
→Simple animations requiring universal cross-platform compatibility
→Icons and logos using 16 or fewer distinct solid colors
→Reaction GIFs and memes where universal sharing compatibility is essential
→Pixel art and intentionally retro-styled graphics
Tips
•Reduce to the minimum color palette needed — every extra color increases file size
•For modern web animations, use animated WebP or a short MP4 video instead of GIF
•Static GIFs should always be converted to PNG for better quality at smaller file sizes
•Dithering can improve photographic GIF quality but significantly increases file size

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We ondersteunen meer dan 200 bestandsformaten.

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Supported Input Formats

Upload any of the following formats and convert to JPG, PNG, WEBP, BMP, GIF, or TIFF.

Standard Image

JPGPNGWEBPBMPGIFTIFFHEICPPMWBMP

Design & Vector

PSDAISVGXCFTGAPCX

RAW Camera

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