SVG to GIF Converter
To convert SVG to GIF, add your SVG, enter an output width if needed and press Convert. Your browser renders the vector drawing to pixels and saves it as a GIF with up to 256 colors. Fully transparent areas stay transparent, but smooth anti-aliased edges become hard, so the outline can look slightly jagged. There is no quality slider, and the SVG 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 SVG to GIF
Add your SVG 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
- Semi-transparent areas become on/off transparency, so edges can look jagged
- Colors are reduced to at most 256
- The vector drawing becomes pixels; the output is fixed at the chosen size
Not carried over
- EXIF, location and camera data: left out of the output for privacy
- Infinite scalability: the raster output turns pixelated when enlarged
When to use it
Logos for e-mail signatures
Many e-mail programs do not display SVG at all. A GIF version of a simple logo shows up in almost every mail client.
Graphics for legacy forums and CMS
Older forum software and content systems often accept GIF, JPG and PNG only. Rendering the SVG as a GIF gets a flat-color graphic onto such pages.
Limitations to know
- External images and fonts referenced by the SVG are not loaded; text may be drawn with a system font.
- 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 SVG?
SVG describes an image with shapes, paths and text in XML instead of pixels, so it stays sharp at any size. It is ideal for logos, icons and illustrations. When a program or website needs a pixel image, an SVG is rendered into a raster format such as PNG at a chosen size.
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
Why do the edges of my SVG look jagged in GIF?
SVG renders edges with partial transparency to make them smooth. GIF pixels are either fully visible or fully transparent, so those soft pixels are snapped one way or the other. Placing the GIF on a background color similar to the page helps.
Will gradients in the SVG survive?
They are reduced to at most 256 colors, so gradients can show bands. Flat-colored artwork converts without noticeable change.
Can I get an animated GIF from an animated SVG?
No. The SVG is rendered once as a single still frame.
Is converting SVG 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.