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JPG to GIF Converter
Convert JPG to GIF free, right in your browser. No upload, no sign-up, no watermark.
Why convert JPG to GIF?
A JPG is fine for photos, but it can't hold transparency and every re-save softens it a little more. GIF works in every chat app and email client, which is still the simplest way to share a small graphic.
JPG vs GIF
| JPG | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | JPEG image | Graphics Interchange Format |
| Type | Raster (pixels) | Raster (pixels) |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless, 256 colours |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Opens in | Every device, browser and app | Every device, browser and app |
| File size | Small | Small for graphics, large for photos |
| Best for | Photos, email, uploads | Short animations, simple graphics |
- GIF can show only 256 colours, so photos may look banded or grainy. It suits simple graphics best.
How to convert JPG to GIF
Step 1: Drop your JPG files
Drag them onto the page or tap to pick them from your device. Up to 50 at a time.
Step 2: Converted in your browser
Filo reads each JPG and writes a new GIF on your own device. Nothing is uploaded.
Step 3: Download your GIF files
Save them one by one, or all at once with Download all. Your originals are untouched.
JPG to GIF, answered
All FAQsIs my JPG file uploaded to convert it?
No. The conversion runs in your browser, on your own device. Your JPG file is not uploaded, and no account is needed.
Will converting JPG to GIF reduce quality?
It can. GIF has only 256 colours, so photos may show banding. Graphics with few colours look the same.
What's the difference between JPG and GIF?
JPG (JPEG image) is a lossy raster format mostly used for photos, email and uploads. GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is lossless but limited to 256 colours, supports transparency, and is mostly used for short animations and simple graphics.
Can I convert many JPG files at once?
Yes. Add up to 50 JPG files at a time. Each converted file uses one of your 3 free conversions, and they are converted one after another in your browser; Download all saves each GIF as its own file. The Filo app is free for life, with no daily limit.
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