Free GIF to PDF converter online
Need a PDF instead of a GIF? This free converter turns GIF files into PDF documents right in your browser. Add as many files as you like, put them in order, choose the page size and download the results individually or together as a ZIP.
GIF is one of the oldest image formats still in use. It is limited to 256 colours, so photos look grainy, and transparency is all-or-nothing. It survives because it supports animation everywhere. When you convert a GIF to a still format, FileStripe uses the first frame.
PDF is the universal document format. Putting images into a PDF makes them easy to print, email as a single attachment and submit to forms that only accept PDF, such as job applications, visa and government portals.
About GIF and PDF files
New to these formats? These pages explain what each one is for and how to open it on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android.
Why convert GIF to PDF?
- PDF is accepted by job portals, government and visa forms, schools and printers, and lets you send many images as a single document.
How to convert GIF to PDF
- Click the upload box or drag and drop your GIF files (you can select several at once).
- Arrange the images and choose the page size, orientation and margins.
- Click Convert to PDF and download your document.
Features
- Batch conversionConvert hundreds of GIF files at once.
- No uploadFiles never leave your device, so it is fast and private.
- Strips metadataThe PDF files contain no EXIF or GPS data.
- Any deviceWorks on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Chromebook.
GIF vs PDF: what's the difference?
| Feature | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | Portable Document Format |
| Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Compression | Lossless (256 colours max) | Depends on content |
| Transparency | 1-bit (on/off) | n/a |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Typical file size | Medium | Varies |
| Best for | simple animations and reaction images | sharing, printing and submitting documents that must look the same everywhere |
| Compatibility | Universal | Universal |
| File extensions | .gif | |
| MIME type | image/gif | application/pdf |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert GIF to PDF?
Open this page, add your GIF files, and FileStripe converts them to PDF in your browser. Then download the files one by one or as a ZIP. It takes a few seconds and you don't need to install anything.
Will converting GIF to PDF reduce quality?
Images are embedded losslessly where possible, so the PDF looks the same as your GIF.
Can I convert multiple GIF files to PDF at once?
Yes. Select or drop as many GIF files as you like; there is no limit on the number or size of files and all of them are placed into one PDF.
What happens to animated GIFs?
The first frame of the animation is converted.
Is the GIF to PDF free?
Yes. The GIF to PDF is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks, no daily limits and no premium tier.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. FileStripe processes your files locally in your web browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, so the GIF to PDF is safe for private photos and confidential documents and even works offline once the page has loaded.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The GIF to PDF works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet on phones, tablets and computers. On a phone you can pick files from your photo library or files app and share the result straight to another app.
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