Convert GIF to JPEG
Free GIF to JPEG converter. Transparent areas become white. No signup, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
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How to convert GIF to JPEG
Quick answer: To convert GIF to JPEG: upload your GIF file, choose JPEG as the output format, click Convert and download the result. It takes a few seconds, needs no account, and your files are deleted from the server after 1 hour.
- Upload your GIF file by clicking the upload area, dragging it in, or pasting an image URL.
- Select JPEG as the output format.
- Click Convert and wait a few seconds.
- Download your JPEG file, or download several files at once as a ZIP.
What changes when you convert GIF to JPEG
- GIF can be transparent but JPEG cannot, so transparent areas are filled with solid white.
- JPEG stores a single image, so an animated GIF keeps only its first frame.
- JPEG uses lossy compression. We encode it at quality 95 out of 100, so the difference is normally invisible.
- Photos usually get smaller when saved as JPEG.
GIF vs JPEG at a glance
| Feature | GIF | JPEG |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) | JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) |
| Introduced | 1987 | 1992 |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Best for | Short looping animations, memes and very simple graphics | Photos, social media, email and web pages where small file size matters |
| Compatibility | Opens in every browser, phone, computer and app. | Opens in every browser, phone, computer and app. |
When to choose JPEG instead of GIF
Choose JPEG for photos, social media, email and web pages where small file size matters. Its main limit: it has no transparency, and saving a JPG again and again slowly lowers quality.
Stay with GIF if you need short looping animations, memes and very simple graphics.
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GIF to JPEG FAQ
How do I convert GIF to JPEG?
Upload your GIF file, select JPEG as the output format and click Convert. When it finishes, download the JPEG file. No software or account is needed, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
Does converting GIF to JPEG reduce quality?
JPEG is a lossy format, so a very small amount of detail is traded for a smaller file. At the quality we use the difference is normally not visible. Convert from your original file when you can.
Is transparency kept when converting GIF to JPEG?
No. JPEG does not support transparency, so transparent areas are filled with white.
Can I convert an animated GIF to JPEG?
JPEG holds a single image, so only the first frame of an animated GIF is saved.
Will the JPEG file be smaller than the GIF?
For photos, usually yes. JPEG compresses images more efficiently than GIF.
Where can I open a JPEG file?
Opens in every browser, phone, computer and app.
Is it free and safe to convert GIF to JPEG here?
Yes. It is free for up to 20 files per day and 100 MB per file, with no sign-up. Files are processed on our server, never shared, and deleted automatically after 1 hour.
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