Need a GIF version of a JPG for an app, a forum or an old system that only accepts GIF? This JPG to GIF converter makes one, and it expects you to know that GIF has a limit of 256 colors.
Convert JPG to GIF
Add your JPG files, check the settings and download them as GIF. Batch conversion, no sign-up and no watermark.
GIF is a poor fit for photos
GIF stores at most 256 colors in one image. A photograph contains thousands, so the result is reduced and can look speckled or banded. If you only need a still picture, JPG or PNG is almost always better. Convert to GIF only when a platform genuinely requires it, or when you want the simple GIF look.
Convert JPG to GIF
- Add your JPG files with drag and drop or “Choose files”.
- Select GIF under “Convert to”.
- Use “Max width (optional)” to make a smaller image.
- Wait for the server to finish and download the GIF.
Server conversion
GIF output is processed on the server. Your file is uploaded, converted and deleted immediately after conversion. The result is a still GIF, not an animation, because a JPG has only one picture.
| Feature | JPG | GIF |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Small | Often larger for photos |
| Quality | Lossy, millions of colors | 256 colors |
| Transparency | Not supported | On or off |
| Animation | Not supported | Supported, not created here |
| Compatibility | Almost everything | Everywhere |
| Best for | Photos | Simple graphics and legacy uses |
Tips
- Start with simple images with large areas of flat color.
- Reduce size with “Max width (optional)”.
- Keep the original JPG.
- For animated GIFs, use a GIF editor, because this tool makes a single still picture.
Troubleshooting
The GIF looks speckled
That is the 256 color limit. Use JPG or PNG if you can.
The GIF is larger than the JPG
GIF compresses photos poorly. Resize or keep the JPG.
I wanted an animation
This tool does not create animations from several images.
About your files
Your file is uploaded to the server, converted and deleted immediately. No account and no watermark.
Why does my GIF look worse than the JPG?
GIF can only use 256 colors.
Is the GIF animated?
No. It is a single still image.
Is my file uploaded?
Yes. It is uploaded, converted and deleted immediately.
When should I choose GIF?
When a platform requires it or you want the limited-color GIF look.
Is it free?
Yes, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Related converters
See GIF to PNG, GIF to WebP, JPG to PNG and the main image converter.