How to convert SVG to GIF
To convert SVG to GIF, upload your SVG file, choose GIF as the output format and press Convert. The finished GIF file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter changes SVG images into GIF files in seconds, with no software to install and no watermark. You can convert several files at once, resize them and choose the quality for formats that support it. Metadata such as location tags is removed from the output for privacy.
Reasons to switch from SVG to GIF
- Animations that play everywhere
- Tiny files for flat graphics
- Supported by chat apps and social sites
- Works with: every browser, chat app and social platform
What to expect from this conversion
- SVG is a vector format, so it is rendered to pixels at the width you choose (2048 pixels by default) and then saved as GIF.
- Transparency is kept in the GIF file.
- Vector artwork is rendered at the width you set in the options (2048 pixels by default), so you can export exactly the size you need.
SVG vs GIF
| Property | SVG | GIF |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Scalable Vector Graphics | Graphics Interchange Format |
| Released | 2001, W3C | 1987, CompuServe |
| Compression | Vector | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| Bit depth | resolution independent | 8-bit (256 colours) |
| Shown in browsers | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | logos and icons; illustrations | short looping animations and memes; simple icons |
Steps to convert SVG to GIF
- Drop your SVG image file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that GIF is selected as the target and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then download your new GIF file when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Use quality 80 to 90 for photos: it is visually close to the original at a much smaller size.
- Set a width if the image will be shown on a small screen, which also reduces the file size.
- Choose a background colour before converting transparent images to a format without transparency.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert SVG to GIF?
Drop your SVG files on the converter, confirm that GIF is the target and press Convert. Download each file or the whole batch as a ZIP.
Is the SVG to GIF converter free?
Yes. It is free with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many images you convert. The site is supported by ads.
Does converting SVG to GIF reduce quality?
SVG is a vector format, so it is rendered to pixels at the width you choose (2048 pixels by default) and then saved as GIF. The quality slider only affects formats that use lossy compression.
Will transparency be kept when I convert SVG to GIF?
Yes. GIF supports transparency, so transparent areas stay transparent.
Which programs open GIF files?
GIF files open in every browser, chat app and social platform.
How many images can I convert at once?
Up to 20 images per batch, each up to 60 MB. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion.