SVG to GIF
SVG to GIF
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SVG to GIF
GIF is ancient by web standards, but it still has a few places where it's the best choice. Drop your SVG here if you specifically need a GIF.
When GIF actually makes sense
Let's be real - for most purposes, PNG or WebP is better. But GIF has a few genuine use cases:
- Email clients - Some email clients (looking at you, Outlook) have spotty PNG support but handle GIF reliably. For simple logos in email signatures, GIF can be safer.
- Legacy systems - Old software, embedded devices, and some CMS platforms only accept GIF.
- 256 colors or less - For simple graphics with few colors, GIF can actually be smaller than PNG.
The limitations (so you know what you're getting)
- 256 color limit - Complex gradients will look banded and ugly
- Binary transparency - Pixels are either fully transparent or fully opaque, no smooth edges
- Larger files for complex images - PNG is usually smaller for anything with more than a few colors
For animations, consider other options
If you're thinking about animated GIFs, know that WebP and APNG both support animation with better quality and smaller files. GIF animation is really only for compatibility with ancient platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sort of. GIF has binary transparency - pixels are either fully transparent or fully visible. No smooth anti-aliased edges like PNG.
GIF only supports 256 colors. If your SVG has gradients or many colors, they get reduced during conversion, causing visible banding.
PNG is better in almost every case - it supports more colors, has smooth transparency, and usually has smaller file sizes. Use GIF only for specific compatibility needs.
This tool converts static SVGs to static GIFs. For animation, you'd need to create multiple frames first.
For simple icons with few colors, GIF works fine. But PNG or WebP will give you better quality transparency and usually smaller files.