Why Convert GIF to PNG?
You may want to convert a GIF to PNG to gain certain advantages like lossless compression, wider color palette and wider transparency support. This makes PNG images ideal for generating photos with sharp details and logos that are precise. PNG images supports lossless compression which do not allow them to reduce file size when compressed.
GIFs also supports lossless compression, however they can have certain limitations in color palettes and transparency. However, PNGs handle transparency very well making it a good choice for images with transparent backgrounds. PNGs also supports wider range of colours which allows production of more detailed and crisp images.
What is a GIF?
GIF, Graphics Interchange Format, is a compressed image format developed in 1987. It uses the Lempel-Ziv-Welch (LZV) compression algorithm, which is a lossless compression technique. GIFs are generally raster image files, which means they are made up of a grid of pixels.
What is a PNG?
PNG is a popular image format used in graphics and web design due to its transparency and high-quality images, even after conversion. PNG was developed as a non-patented replacement for GIFs. This image format supports alpha transparency, which allows the creation of images with varying degrees of transparency.
What do you mean by an online image converter?
An online image converter is a tool or software that is applied to compress images to various formats in few seconds. These tools comes in handy for web developers and designers alike because they offer great accessibility and versatility.
Can I use an online image converter infinite number of times?
Yes, you can use an online image converter as many times as you want according to your needs. However, if you want to convert your images in bundes,we recommend you to install our Rabbitloader’s SDK optimization tool that handles your image conversions seamlessly and resulting in faster websites.
What is the best image format if I want to optimize my web performance?
The AVIF and WebP image formats are deemed as the best image format in terms of compression efficiency and smaller file sizes. This causes websites to load fast and provide a premium user experience.
How to check the format of my image?
If you want to check the format of your desired photo, you need to right-click on the image file and then select properties. Doing this will reveal the format of your image along with indicating its size and destination folder.
Can I use an online image converter from my mobile?
Yes certainly you can use an online image converter from your mobile’s browser. You just need to search for your desired online image converter from your mobile’s browser and follow the instructions given. We suggest using Rabbitloader’s online image conversion toolkit that lets you handle image conversions at your own ease.
