Is the GIF Frame Extractor free to use?

Yes. The GIF Frame Extractor is free and works without creating an account.

Are my files kept private?

Files are uploaded to private storage, processed by an isolated worker and deleted automatically after 60 minutes. Only your browser session can download the result.

Is there a file size limit?

Files up to 100 MB are supported.

Which file formats are supported?

Input: GIF. Output: PNG, JPG. File types are verified from the file contents, not just the extension.

Does it work on phones and tablets?

Yes. It works in modern mobile browsers on Android and iOS as well as on desktop.

Extract a Frame from a GIF

Save one specific frame of an animated GIF as a standalone PNG or JPG image.

Input:: GIF
Output:: PNG, JPG
Max size:: 100 MB
Runs:: On secure servers

What the GIF Frame Extractor does

Save a single frame of an animated GIF as a still PNG or JPG image, for example to use as a thumbnail or preview.

Options

Frame number (starting at 1) and output format (PNG or JPG).

How to use the GIF Frame Extractor

1
Drag your GIF file into the upload area, or click it to browse your device.
2
Adjust the options to suit your needs — the defaults work well for most files.
3
Click “Run GIF Frame Extractor” to start processing.
4
Preview the result, then download it. Batch results can be downloaded together as a ZIP.

Supported formats

GIF supports simple animation and up to 256 colors per frame. It is universally supported but produces large files. More about the GIF format.
PNG is a lossless format that supports full transparency. Best for screenshots, logos and graphics with sharp edges. More about the PNG format.
JPG (JPEG) is a lossy format ideal for photographs. It has no transparency and is supported everywhere. More about the JPEG / JPG format.

Frequently asked questions

GIF Maker

Combine a sequence of still images into an animated GIF with per-frame delay and loop control.

GIF Resizer

Change the width and height of an animated GIF while keeping every frame and its timing.

GIF Cropper

Cut away unwanted edges from every frame of an animated GIF in one step.

GIF Optimizer

Losslessly optimize GIF frame storage and transparency to reduce file size without changing how it looks.

GIF Compressor

Shrink large GIFs with adjustable lossy compression and color reduction for much smaller files.

GIF Splitter

Split an animated GIF into separate PNG frames, downloadable together as a ZIP archive.