GIF to PNG — Extract Frame With Transparency Preserved
Extract the first frame of an animated GIF as a lossless PNG. Preserves GIF's single-color transparency, unlike JPG output.
Preserves transparency
Transparent GIF backgrounds stay transparent in the PNG output. Great for logos and icons stored as GIF.
Lossless output
PNG compression preserves the source pixels exactly — no re-encoding artifacts.
GIF frames and this tool
An animated GIF stores a sequence of frames. This tool saves the first frame as a PNG, which is what you usually need for a thumbnail, a preview image or a static version of an animated logo.
Why PNG instead of GIF
GIF is limited to 256 colours, while PNG stores the image losslessly and works anywhere a static image is expected, from documents and slides to image editors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I extract every frame?
Not in this tool. Use a GIF splitter or ffmpeg for the full frame set.
Which frame is exported?
The first frame — the one shown when the animation starts.
Any size limit?
Browser memory. Multi-megabyte GIFs work fine on desktops.
Is the PNG larger than the GIF?
Often slightly, because PNG is not limited to 256 colours. For logos and flat graphics the difference is small.
Does it work with static GIFs?
Yes. A static GIF has a single frame, so the PNG is a direct lossless conversion of it.
Can I convert the PNG to JPG afterwards?
Yes, with PNG to JPG. Transparent areas are filled with a solid background because JPG has no transparency.