Vertly
Convert now
All converters

GIF to PDF Converter

Convert GIF images to PDF — free, private, and instant.

Need to convert GIF to PDF? GIF is an old format best known for simple animations. It's limited to 256 colours, which makes it a poor fit for photos but fine for small, low-colour graphics and short animated clips. This free tool changes your GIF image into PDF instantly — right inside your browser, with nothing uploaded to a server.

Why convert GIF to PDF?

1

GIF's 256-colour limit makes photos look banded. For a still image, PNG or WebP is almost always better.

2

PDF is easy to print, share, and archive — perfect when you need to send a GIF as a document.

How to convert GIF to PDF

  1. 1

    Add your GIF file

    Drag your GIF image onto the box above, or click to pick it from your device. It never leaves your computer.

  2. 2

    We convert it to PDF

    Your browser decodes the image and re-encodes it as PDF on the spot — no upload, no waiting in a queue.

  3. 3

    Download the PDF

    Save your new PDF file with one click. Convert as many as you like — it's free and unlimited.

Quality: Turning a GIF into a PDF wraps your image in a document without degrading it — the picture inside keeps its original quality.

The formats explained

GIF

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)

GIF is an old format best known for simple animations. It's limited to 256 colours, which makes it a poor fit for photos but fine for small, low-colour graphics and short animated clips.

Best for

  • Short looping animations
  • Simple low-colour graphics
  • Memes and stickers
PDF

PDF (Portable Document Format)

PDF is a document format that displays identically on any device. Turning an image into a PDF is handy for printing, sharing, archiving, or combining pictures into a single file that's easy to send.

Best for

  • Printing images
  • Sharing scans and receipts
  • Archiving documents

Frequently asked questions

Is the GIF to PDF converter free?

Yes, completely. There's no account, no watermark, and no limit on how many files you convert.

Are my GIF files uploaded to a server?

No. The whole conversion runs locally in your browser using your device's own processing, so your image is never sent anywhere.

Will I lose quality converting GIF to PDF?

Turning a GIF into a PDF wraps your image in a document without degrading it — the picture inside keeps its original quality.

What is a GIF file?

GIF is an old format best known for simple animations. It's limited to 256 colours, which makes it a poor fit for photos but fine for small, low-colour graphics and short animated clips.

When should I use PDF?

PDF is best for Printing images, Sharing scans and receipts, Archiving documents.

Does the converter work on my phone?

Yes. It runs in any modern browser on desktop or mobile — including converting iPhone photos.