Convert GIF to PDF
Turn GIF images into a PDF you can share, print or attach. Everything happens in your browser, so your images never leave your device.
Why convert GIF to PDF?
GIF's 256-colour limit and heavy animated files make it a poor fit for anything beyond simple graphics and short loops. PDF puts images on pages that print and share reliably, and several images can go into one tidy file.
Transparent areas get a background
PDF has no transparency, so any transparent parts of your GIF are filled with a solid colour. White is the default, and you can pick another colour before converting, for example to match the page or slide the image will sit on. If you need to keep the transparency, convert to PNG or WebP instead.
Animated GIF files
If your GIF is animated, only the first frame is converted and you get a still PDF. Non-animated GIF files convert as normal.
Combine several images into one PDF
Add several GIF files and they can go into a single PDF with one image per page. Each page is sized to its image, so nothing is cropped or stretched. A single GIF becomes a one-page PDF.
GIF and PDF compared
| Property | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless, 256 colours | Depends on the content |
| Transparency | On/off only | No (pages render on white) |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Typical file size | Small for simple graphics; large for animations | Varies with content |
| Best for | Short animations, simple graphics | Documents, printing, sharing |
| Support | Universal | Universal |
Questions
Can I combine several GIF files into one PDF?
Yes. Add all the GIF files and they become one PDF with one image per page, each page sized to its image. A single GIF gives you a one-page PDF.
What happens to transparent areas when I convert GIF to PDF?
PDF can't store transparency, so transparent areas are filled with a background colour. It's white by default, and you can choose any colour before converting.
Can I convert an animated GIF?
Yes, but only the first frame is kept, so you get a still PDF.
Are my GIF images uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs in your browser, on your own device, so your images are never sent to a server. Once the page and converter have loaded, it keeps working even if your connection drops.