About this conversion
GIF’s 256-color palette makes it a poor fit for most photos, which typically contain thousands of colors -- expect visible banding compared to the original JPG. This tool’s quantizer still tries to make the best of the available palette budget.
Frequently asked questions
Will my photo look worse as a GIF?
Likely yes, for anything with smooth gradients or lots of colors -- GIF’s 256-color cap is a real limitation for photographic content.
When does this make sense?
Mainly for simple, low-color photos, or when a specific platform/workflow requires GIF specifically.
Is there a better alternative for photos?
For photographic content, PNG or WebP will preserve far more color detail than GIF.