JPG to GIF Converter
To convert JPG to GIF, add your JPG files, choose GIF as the target and press Convert. GIF can hold at most 256 colors, so the photo is reduced to a palette; smooth skies and skin tones may show visible bands. There is no quality slider for GIF. The conversion runs in your browser and your JPG never leaves your device.
- Free, no sign-up
- Your file never leaves your device
- Up to 50 MB per file
GIF uses at most 256 colors, so there is no quality setting.
Your file never leaves your device; images are processed in your browser. EXIF and location data are not added to the output.
How to convert JPG to GIF
Add your JPG files
Drag the images onto the upload area or browse for them; you can add several files at once.
Keep GIF as the output
GIF is already selected. For formats with a quality setting the slider starts at a default that suits the format (JPG 90%, WebP 80%, AVIF 60%); lower it if you want a smaller file.
Convert and download
Press “Convert”. Every file is processed in your browser, and you can download the results one by one or as a ZIP.
What is preserved?
Kept
- The image resolution (pixel dimensions)
- The correct photo orientation (EXIF orientation is applied)
- Colors (adapted to sRGB)
Changed
- GIF is lossless, but the loss already introduced by JPG compression does not come back; the file usually gets larger
- Colors are reduced to at most 256
Not carried over
- EXIF, location and camera data: left out of the output for privacy
When to use it
A system that only accepts GIF
Some older forums, intranet tools and e-mail signature editors still accept GIF but not JPG. Converting the picture lets you upload it without changing the platform.
A still frame for a GIF editor
If you are building an animation in a GIF editor and need a photo as one of the frames, converting it to GIF first keeps every frame in the same palette-based format.
Limitations to know
- Up to 50 MB per file; the output can be at most 16,384 pixels on one side.
- On iPhone and iPad, images above roughly 16 megapixels may not be processed because of a browser limit.
About the formats
What is JPG?
JPG (JPEG) is the most widely used photo format. It uses lossy compression: detail the eye notices least is discarded to make files small, and the quality setting trades size against detail. JPG does not support transparency and is not ideal for text or sharp-edged graphics, but nearly every device, app and website opens it.
What is GIF?
GIF is an image format from 1987 limited to 256 colors per image. It supports simple on/off transparency and short animations, which is why it is still used for small graphics and looping clips. For photographs it is a poor choice, because the color limit causes visible banding.
Frequently asked questions
Will my JPG photo look worse as a GIF?
Often a little, yes. A photo can contain millions of colors, while GIF keeps at most 256, so gradients turn into steps and fine shading becomes grainy. Flat graphics and screenshots with few colors survive much better.
Does this create an animated GIF?
No. One JPG becomes one still GIF image. This page converts a single picture; it does not combine several photos into an animation.
Why is the GIF bigger than my JPG?
GIF compression is designed for areas of identical color, not for photographic detail. A busy photo usually produces a larger GIF than the original JPG, even though it has fewer colors.
Is converting JPG to GIF free?
Yes, completely free. There is no account, subscription or watermark; just add your files and convert them.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. Images are processed in your browser and never leave your device, so the waiting time depends on the file size and your device. EXIF and location data are not added to the output.