How do I convert JPG to GIF?

Upload your JPG file above. It is converted to GIF automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.

Does converting JPG to GIF lose quality?

GIF is limited to 256 colours per frame, so photos lose colour detail; graphics with few colours convert cleanly.

JPG or GIF: which should I use?

Use JPG for photos you share, email, print or upload. Use GIF for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics. Keep in mind the main drawback of GIF: only 256 colours and on/off transparency.

JPG is the standard format for photos. It shrinks files by discarding detail the eye barely notices, which suits photographs but blurs text and sharp edges.

Is the JPG to GIF converter free?

Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Convert JPG to GIF — GIFs for Chat, Email and Web

Convert JPG to GIF online for a simple GIF for chat, email and the web. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert JPG to GIF?

GIF is made for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics.
GIF is accepted by GIF libraries, sticker makers and older web tools that ask for a .gif file.

What to expect when converting JPG to GIF

GIF shows at most 256 colours per frame, so photos and gradients are dithered and may show banding.
Your original JPG file isn’t changed: you download a new GIF copy.

JPG vs GIF

Функция	JPG	GIF
Полное имя	JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)	Graphics Interchange Format
Origin	Standardised in 1992	Introduced by CompuServe in 1987
Сжатие	Lossy, adjustable quality	Lossless, but limited to 256 colours
Transparency	Нет	On/off only (one transparent colour)
Анимация	Нет	Да
Цвет	16.7 million colours (8 bits per channel)	Up to 256 colours per frame
Where it opens	All browsers, phones, computers and photo apps	All browsers, email apps and messaging apps
Лучшее для	photos you share, email, print or upload	short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics
Main drawback	no transparency, and every re-save loses a little more detail	only 256 colours and on/off transparency

In short: choose JPG for photos you share, email, print or upload; choose GIF for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert JPG to GIF?: Upload your JPG file above. It is converted to GIF automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
Does converting JPG to GIF lose quality?: GIF is limited to 256 colours per frame, so photos lose colour detail; graphics with few colours convert cleanly.
JPG or GIF: which should I use?: Use JPG for photos you share, email, print or upload. Use GIF for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics. Keep in mind the main drawback of GIF: only 256 colours and on/off transparency.
What is a JPG file?: JPG is the standard format for photos. It shrinks files by discarding detail the eye barely notices, which suits photographs but blurs text and sharp edges.
Is the JPG to GIF converter free?: Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Что можно сделать с помощью JPG to GIF

Прежде чем начать, ознакомьтесь с основными возможностями.

Convert JPG files to GIF online
Keep animation when the source is an animated GIF or WebP
Switch to any other output format in Settings
Batch-convert many JPG files into one ZIP
Preview the result before you download

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Выходной форматВыпадающий список: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Параметры: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
КачествоСлайдерДиапазон: 20–100 · По умолчанию: 90: For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
Режим без потерьВкл / Выкл: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
Заливка фонаПипетка цвета: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).

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Один файл / ПакетВыпадающий список: Обработка одного файла или пакета с общими настройками. Пакетные результаты загружаются в виде одного ZIP-файла.Параметры: Один файлПакет

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