How to convert JPG to GIF
- Add your .JPG file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .GIF in a few seconds.
- Download your new .GIF file.
What to expect
- GIF supports only 256 colors; photographs will show color banding, posterized gradients, and loss of fine detail.
- Converting from JPG adds a second round of quality loss on top of existing JPEG compression artifacts - original detail cannot be recovered.
- File size can go either way: simple flat-color graphics may be smaller as GIF, but photographs are usually larger than the source JPG.
Frequently asked questions
Will the GIF look the same as the original JPG?
No - GIF is limited to 256 colors, so photographs show color banding and posterization. Simple graphics with few colors convert with minimal visible difference.
Can I convert back from GIF to JPG?
Yes, but the quality lost when converting to GIF cannot be recovered by converting back.
Can I make an animated GIF from a JPG?
A single JPG produces only a static GIF. To create an animated GIF you need multiple source frames, which one JPG file does not contain.
Should I use GIF or PNG for web graphics?
PNG is almost always better - it supports full color and lossless compression. Choose GIF only when you need a looping animation or a platform specifically requires it.
Programs that convert JPG: Adobe Fireworks · Adobe Photoshop · FormatFactory · IrfanView · Microsoft Expression Design · Paint.NET · PhotoOnWeb · Artweaver
