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Break clips down into snapshots you can use for graphics. With Canva, you can convert GIFs to PNG files without worrying about losing data and visual quality.

How to convert GIF to PNG

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Upload your GIF

Select the “Upload your image” button or easily drag and drop your files into the section.

Edit your design

Make some quick touch-ups on your GIF file using our beginner-friendly editor.

Download your design

Finally, convert from GIF for free by downloading your design as a PNG file.

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Make the most out of your visuals

Add graphics to your photo

GIFs are fun to watch, but not all digital platforms can support them. Don’t let these channels’ limitations keep you from sharing great content. Turn GIFs to PNG files to make them easier to upload across your social media(opens in a new tab or window) pages.

Optimize your website’s performance

Download your photo in PNG format

Keep your site’s visitors engaged by cutting down on loading time. Convert GIFs so they’re quicker to load. No need to worry about losing their image quality once the file format changes. When you use Canva’s GIF to PNG converter, captured frames still look crisp and clear.

Add flair to your fave captured moments

Add text to your photo

Create memes(opens in a new tab or window) out of split-second reactions in animated clips or spruce up the image with Canva’s AI-powered tools. Turn a GIF to PNG, then use Magic Edit(opens in a new tab or window) to boost its colors and overlay some text(opens in a new tab or window) for greater effect.

Extract sharp-looking logos and graphics from GIFs

Erase your photo background with BG Remover

Spotted the perfect branding material in your GIF? Grab it by using our GIF to PNG converter, then isolate your chosen visual element with our Background Remover(opens in a new tab or window). Download it as a transparent image, and voilà! You’ll have a crisp-looking, high-quality graphic you can turn into an icon(opens in a new tab or window) or use in posters(opens in a new tab or window) and banners(opens in a new tab or window).

How to convert GIF to PNG

How to convert GIF to PNG

Frequently Asked Questions

  • With our GIF to PNG converter, not only can you seamlessly change GIFs to PNG files, but you can also customize the image as much as you want. Our AI-powered Magic Studio empowers you to bring out the best of your newly converted PNG file with a suite of editing tools:

    


    • Extend the image to fit any page or screen while maintaining the right aspect ratio with Magic Extend.
    • Isolate the subject with Magic Eraser
 and give it a whole new background. Polish the picture further with Magic Edit to achieve your creative vision.
  • No, converting GIF to PNG doesn’t reduce the image quality. PNG files support higher color depths and lossless compression, which results in sharper images with clear details.
  • Both GIF and PNG file formats are used to store images and support lossless compression. However, the main difference between them is that GIFs support animation while PNGs are static.

    



    Another difference is that GIFs have a limited color depth range of just 256 colors. In comparison, PNG files can support thousands of colors, making them perfect for creating vectors and logos.

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