JPG to GIF
Change JPG to GIF and keep the quality you need. Free for up to 10 files a day, no sign-up.
Your files
Drop your .jpg files here
or
You can add several files and convert them together.
How to convert JPG to GIF
Convert a JPG to GIF when an older system, forum or email template only accepts GIF images.
- Drop your JPG file into the box above, or add it from a link.
- GIF is already selected. Use the settings button next to it to change size, quality or other options.
- Select Convert, then download your GIF file.
To do this from your own code, call the FileForge API with "output_format": "gif".
Good to know
- GIF can only show 256 colours, so photos may look grainy or banded.
- For animations, convert a video to GIF instead; a single JPG becomes a still GIF.
About the formats
.jpg
JPG (also written JPEG) is the most widely supported photo format. It uses lossy compression to keep files small, which suits photographs well but can blur sharp edges and text, and it has no transparency.
.gif
GIF is an old image format limited to 256 colours per frame. It survives because it plays short animations everywhere, from chat apps to email, without needing a video player.
Questions
Why does my GIF look worse than the JPG?
GIF is limited to 256 colours, while photos contain millions. Use PNG or WebP if you don't specifically need GIF.
Are my files kept?
Your files are uploaded over HTTPS to a private link only you have. Originals and results are deleted automatically after 24 hours, or straight away when you remove them.