GIF to PNG (Extract Frames)

Pull every frame out of an animated GIF

Behind every animated GIF is a stack of still images played in sequence. This extractor unpacks that stack for you, saving each frame of the animation as its own lossless PNG so you can edit a single moment, build a sprite sheet or study the motion frame by frame.

Drop in a GIF and the tool decodes it, exports every frame in order and bundles the whole sequence into one ZIP file. Because PNG is lossless and keeps transparency, each image is pixel-perfect. Everything runs in your browser, so the GIF is never uploaded and the frames download straight to your device.

How to extract PNG frames from a GIF

1. Drop your GIF into the box above (or click to choose one).
2. The tool decodes the animation and lists every frame it finds.
3. Review the frames to confirm the whole sequence was captured.
4. Click Download PNG frames (ZIP) to save them all at once.

Why extract GIF frames as PNG?

Grab a clean still

Need one perfect frame from an animation? Extracting gives you every moment as a separate image so you can pick the exact still you want.

Edit or rebuild the animation

With the frames as individual PNGs you can retouch them in any editor, drop or reorder frames, then reassemble them into a new GIF or video.

Lossless and transparent

PNG preserves every pixel and any transparency in the GIF, so the extracted frames are faithful copies rather than compressed approximations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my GIFs uploaded to a server?

No. The GIF is decoded and split into PNG frames entirely in your browser — your file never leaves your device, so it is safe for private or unpublished animations.

How are the extracted frames delivered?

Every frame is saved as a separate PNG and the whole set is bundled into a single ZIP file, so you get an ordered sequence of images in one download.

Why PNG instead of JPG for the frames?

PNG is lossless and supports transparency, so each frame is pixel-perfect and any transparent areas in the GIF are preserved — ideal for editing or re-assembling.

Does it keep every frame of the animation?

Yes. The tool walks through the whole GIF and exports each frame in order, so nothing from the animation is skipped or merged.

What can I do with the extracted frames?

Use them as a sprite-sheet source, grab a single still, edit individual frames in an image editor, or feed them back into a GIF or video maker.