To convert PPM to GIF, select or drop your .ppm picture above, check that GIF is chosen as the output, and click Convert. Files up to 200 MB are converted right in your browser, so they never leave your device.
What is a PPM file?
PPM – Portable Pixmap image. PPM (Portable Pixmap) is a very simple, uncompressed color picture format from the Netpbm family. Programs that process images use it because it is easy to read and write.
PPM Converter →What is a GIF file?
GIF – GIF image. GIF is the classic format for short looping animations and simple graphics. A GIF picture has at most 256 colors, so photographs look grainy in it.
GIF Converter →How to convert PPM to GIF
- Click Select File, or drop your .ppm files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that GIF is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
PPM vs GIF: how they compare
| PPM | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | None | Lossless (LZW), 256 colors |
| Transparency | No | On or off |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Created by | Netpbm family (Jef Poskanzer), 1980s | CompuServe, 1987 |
| Best for | Image processing tools and tests | Short animations and simple graphics |
Good to know
- A GIF has at most 256 colors, so photographs can look grainy and files can come out larger than the original.
- Tick Remove metadata in Options to leave out information stored in the picture, such as the camera and the place.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting PPM to GIF free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my PPM pictures uploaded anywhere?
Pictures up to 200 MB never leave your device: ConvertKitty converts them inside your browser, with ImageMagick compiled to WebAssembly. Only larger files, or formats your browser cannot handle (camera RAW, PostScript, XPS, LibreOffice and Publisher files, and video or audio), are sent to our server, over an encrypted connection, and deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The button says "Upload and convert" whenever that happens.
How large can the PPM file be?
Files up to 200 MB are converted right in your browser. Larger files, up to 1 GB, are converted on our server.
Can I change the size or quality of the GIF?
Yes. Click Options next to the file to set a width and height, choose a quality, remove metadata and more. Only the settings that make sense for PPM to GIF are shown.
Can I convert several PPM files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
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