Convert GIF to JPG — Static Image from GIF
Need a static image from a GIF? KoalaPic extracts the first frame from animated GIFs and converts it to JPG. For non-animated GIFs, it’s a straightforward format conversion to a more widely used format.
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Modern format with excellent compression. Limited browser support.
Apple's format. Excellent quality at small sizes.
Lossless format. Large files, ideal for print/archival.
256 colors max. Best for simple graphics.
Uncompressed bitmap. Very large files.
Vector trace. Best for logos and simple graphics. Not a pixel-perfect conversion.
Same format? You might want to compress instead.
SSIM-optimized — finds the lowest file size at your chosen visual fidelity.
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Resize tool → Live preview, percentage scaling, and dimension presets.
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Lossless format — files can be large
GIF is limited to 256 colors
Best for logos, icons, and line art. Photos produce stylized results.
BMP files are uncompressed and can be very large. Consider TIFF (LZW) or PNG for lossless with smaller file sizes.
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GIF vs JPG Comparison
| Feature | GIF | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Graphics Interchange Format | Joint Photographic Experts Group |
| Lossy Compression | ✅ | ✅ |
| Lossless Compression | ❌ | ❌ |
| Transparency | ✅ | ❌ |
| Animation | ✅ | ❌ |
| Browser Support | All browsers, all devices | All browsers, all devices |
| Color Depth | 256 (8-bit) | 16.7M (24-bit) |
| Typical Use | Animations, simple graphics, memes | Photos, web images, email attachments |
| Year Introduced | 1987 | 1992 |
Why Convert GIF to JPG?
GIF images are limited to 256 colors and often have larger file sizes than JPG for photographic content. Converting to JPG gives you full 16.7 million colors and typically smaller files for photos.
How to Convert GIF to JPG
Upload your GIF (animated or static).
KoalaPic extracts the first frame (for animated GIFs) and converts to JPG.
Download your JPG file.
Quality Note
GIF’s 256-color palette means the JPG output may show banding in gradients that were already present in the GIF. Transparency is replaced with a white background.