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GIF to SVG converter

OnlineConvertFree provides free image conversion services without requiring any software installation. Easily convert your gif files to svg or any other format with just a few clicks.

Converting your gif file to svg is easy with these steps.

Converting your svg file to gif is easy with these steps.

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Step 1

Upload gif-file

You can select gif file you want to convert from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox or simply drag and drop it onto the page.
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Step 2

Select «to svg»

Choose svg or any of the other 200+ supported formats you'd like to convert to.
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Step 3

Download your svg file

Please wait for the conversion to complete, then click on the download button to obtain your converted file in the svg format.

Converting gif to svg

Fast and easy
Simply drag and drop your gif files onto the webpage, and you'll be able to convert them to svg or over 250 different file formats, all without having to register, provide an email address, or include a watermark.
You don't need to worry about security.
As soon as you upload your gif files, we instantly delete them. Converted files are then deleted after 24 hours. Furthermore, we ensure that all file transfers are secure through advanced SSL encryption.
Everything is stored in the cloud.
You don't have to go through the hassle of installing any software. We handle all gif to svg conversions in the cloud, which means that none of your computer's resources will be used in the process.

CompuServe Graphics Interchange Format

Extension.gif
Category🔵 images
Programs
🔵 Adobe Photoshop
🔵 Apple Preview
🔵 Corel Paint Shop Pro
🔵 Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery Viewer
Description🔵 .xcf (eXperimental Computing Facility) The .xcf format is the native image file format of the GIMP software (GNU Image Manipulation Program). It's used for storing the entire composition including layers, channels, paths, and other elements that are part of a GIMP imageThe XCF format is designed to preserve all information GIMP can contain about an image; however, due to its specific nature, it's not widely supported outside of GIMP. For sharing, images in XCF format are often exported to more universally recognized formats like PNG or JPEG.
Technical details🔵 The GIF (Graphics Interchange Format), introduced by CompuServe in 1987, is a bitmap image format with these characteristics: - Color Limitation: Supports only 256 colors, making it suitable for graphics or logos but not for detailed photographs. - Animation Support: Stores multiple images for animated effects, popular for looping animations and web graphics. - Lossless Compression: Uses LZW compression, reducing file size without quality loss, effective for uniform color images. - Transparency Support: Allows background transparency in images. - Interlacing Option: Offers an interlaced format for quicker loading on slow connections. - Standardization: Original version (87a) in 1987, enhanced version (GIF89a) in 1989 with animation and transparency improvements. - Aspect Ratio: Lacks inherent aspect ratio support. - Applications: Commonly used online for animation and transparency, less so for high-quality photography due to color limits. - No Audio Support: Cannot embed sound. - Metadata: Limited metadata compared to formats like JPEG. - Browser Support: Broadly supported in web browsers and image viewers. - Patent Issues: LZW compression was patented, leading to controversy and PNG development; patent expired in 2003. - File Extensions: .gif or .GIF. Mainly used for web graphics, animations, and simple art, GIF is efficient for images with fewer colors but not ideal for detailed or high-quality images.
Developer🔵 CompuServe
MIME type
🔵 image/gif

Scalable Vector Graphics File

Extension.svg
Category🔵 images
Programs
🔵 Adobe Photoshop
🔵 Apple Preview
🔵 Corel Paint Shop Pro
🔵 Corel SVG Viewer
Description🔵 .svg (Scalable Vector Graphics) The .svg format is an XML-based vector image format for two-dimensional graphics with support for interactivity and animation. SVG images and their behaviors are defined in XML text files, which means they can be searched, indexed, scripted, and compressedThey are scalable to different sizes without losing quality, making them ideal for high-resolution displays and responsive web design. SVG is commonly used for icons, charts, and logos on websites and in various applications where scaling without loss of quality is important.
Technical details🔵 The `.svg` format, or Scalable Vector Graphics, is an XML-based vector image format for 2D graphics with interactivity and animation. Here are the key technical details: - Vector Graphics: Scalable without loss of quality, ideal for logos and icons. - XML-Based: Human-readable and editable with text editors. - Interactivity and Animation: Supports JavaScript and CSS for interactivity. - Web Standards: Integrates well with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for web graphics. - Style and Scripting: CSS controls appearance, JavaScript allows interactivity. - DOM Integration: Manipulable in the web's Document Object Model (DOM). - Accessibility: Text is selectable and searchable, more accessible than raster. - Compression: Compressible with standard algorithms like GZIP. - Cross-platform: Supported on modern browsers and platforms. - Print Quality: High-quality printing at any scale. - Filters and Effects: Supports gradients, shadows, and visual effects. - File Size: Smaller than raster for icons and logos, but can get large. - Embedding: Easily embedded in web pages. `.svg` is prized in web development, graphic design, and applications needing scalable, high-quality graphics with interactivity and animation.
Developer🔵 World Wide Web Consortium
MIME type
🔵 image/svg+xml

FAQ

❓ How do I change gif to svg?
To get started, either pick a file you want to convert from gif and select it or drag and drop it into the conversion tool. Next, select the desired format that you wish to convert your file to. Once you have selected the format, click the "convert" button and wait for the tool to finish converting your file.
⏳ What is the estimated time it will take to convert gif to svg?
Typically, image conversions only take a few seconds, so you can expect a speedy conversion when changing gif to svg.
🛡️ Can I trust OnlineConvertFree to convert gif to svg securely?
Absolutely! We take your security seriously, and guarantee the protection of your uploaded and converted files. No one will have access to your information since we delete all files once the conversion process is complete. You can trust that all types of conversions, including gif to svg, are 100% safe on OnlineConvertFree.
📱 Is it possible to convert gif to svg without having to install any software?
Yes, that's right! OnlineConvertFree doesn't require any installation, which means that you can convert any files, including gif to svg, on your computer or mobile device, completely online.