GIF vs JPG
A quick, plain-English comparison of the GIF and JPG file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| GIF | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | image | image |
| Extension | .gif | .jpg |
| MIME type | image/gif | image/jpeg |
| Converts to | 35 formats | 33 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
Convert between GIF and JPG
GIF vs JPG: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between GIF and JPG?
Palette (256-colour) raster supporting simple animation. Lossy compressed photographic raster image; the web's default photo format.
Should I use GIF or JPG?
Both are image formats — the right one depends on compatibility, quality and file size for your use. Whichever you have, you can convert it to the other below in seconds.
How do I convert GIF to JPG?
Open the GIF-to-JPG converter, drop your GIF file in, and download the JPG. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.