Convert GIF to JPEG
Max file size 100mb.
GIF vs JPEG Format Comparison
Aspect | GIF (Source Format) | JPEG (Target Format) |
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Format Overview |
GIF
Graphics Interchange Format
Lossless palette-based format for simple images and animations, limited to 256 colors. Standard |
JPEG
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Lossy compression algorithm optimized for photographic images with millions of colors. Standard |
Compression | Lossless LZW compression; limited color palette. |
Lossy DCT-based compression; adjustable quality and file size. |
Color Depth | 8 bits per pixel, up to 256 colors. |
24 bits per pixel (16 million colors), no palette limit. |
File Size | Generally small for simple graphics; scales poorly for photos. |
Smaller than PNG for photos; adjustable via quality settings. |
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Why Convert GIF to JPEG?
JPEG is the preferred format for photographs and images with complex color gradients. Converting a GIF to JPEG removes palette limitations, allowing full-color reproduction and adjustable compression levels to balance quality and file size. This makes JPEG ideal for web publishing, printing, and sharing high-resolution images.
While GIF excels at simple graphics and animations, JPEG delivers better compression efficiency for photographic content. By converting, you reduce file size for static images and gain broader support across devices and applications. Note that transparency and animation will be lost during conversion, so JPEG is best for non-animated, still images.