Convert JPG to GIF

Convert JPG images to GIF format ready for animation

100% Secure Fast Processing Completely Free
JPG to GIF Converter Tool
Upload your JPG file

Drag & drop or click to select JPG/JPEG file

Supports JPG/JPEG format, max 10MB
File name
File size
Status
Ready to convert
Leave blank to keep original width
Leave blank to keep original height
Helps optimize GIF file size and performance
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All tools are free to use
Usage Tips
  • Animation ready: GIF supports animation and can create dynamic effects
  • Web optimized: GIF is widely supported across all browsers
  • Supports transparency: GIF can display transparent backgrounds
  • High compatibility: Supported on all platforms and devices

JPG vs GIF Comparison

JPG Format

  • Lossy compression, small size
  • Compact file size
  • Suitable for photographs
  • Universal support
  • No transparency support
  • No animation support
Best for photographs

GIF Format

  • Supports animation
  • Supports transparency
  • Web optimized
  • High compatibility
  • Limited to 256 colors
  • Color lossy compression
Best for animation and social media

Why Convert JPG to GIF?

Social Media

GIF is popular on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Prepare for Animation

GIF is the first step to create simple animations and dynamic effects

Web Compatibility

GIF is well supported across all modern and legacy web browsers

Note: GIF only supports 256 colors so color quality may be reduced compared to original JPG

How to Use

Upload JPG file

Drag & drop or click to select JPG/JPEG file from your computer

Set dimensions

Optionally adjust maximum width and height for the GIF image

Color table options

Choose to use global color table to optimize file size

Convert and download

Click convert button and download the complete GIF file

Security and Privacy

Local Processing

All conversion processes are performed on our secure servers

Auto Delete

Your files are automatically deleted after processing to ensure privacy

Security Commitment

We do not store or share your files with third parties

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GIF better quality than JPG?

GIF only supports 256 colors so color quality may be reduced compared to JPG, but GIF supports animation and transparency.

Why are GIF files larger than JPG?

GIF uses lossless LZW compression which is less efficient than JPEG compression, especially for colorful images.

Can GIF be animated?

Yes, GIF supports animation but this tool only converts static images. Creating animated GIF requires multiple image frames.

Should I use GIF for photographs?

Not recommended. GIF is suitable for images with few colors like logos, charts. For photographs, use JPG or WebP.

Does GIF support transparency?

Yes, GIF supports 1 transparent color, but doesn't support partial transparency like PNG.