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GIF to PDF Converter – Convert GIF Images to PDF Free Online
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Convert GIF Images
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Upload single or multiple GIF files, preview thumbnails, customize page layout, and download a professional PDF in seconds.

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🖼️ GIF to PDF Converter — Start Here

Upload up to 20 GIF images, preview and reorder them, choose your PDF settings, then download.

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100% Browser-Based — Your GIFs Stay Private
Your GIF files never leave your computer. All thumbnail rendering, animation detection, and PDF generation happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. No uploads, no servers, no tracking — your images stay completely private.
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About Animated GIFs
PDF files cannot contain animation. Animated GIFs are detected automatically and tagged in the preview, but only the first frame of each animated GIF is captured into the PDF. The full animation is preserved in your original files — it just can't be embedded in a static document.
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Why Use This Tool

GIF to PDF — Built Right

A browser-based GIF converter with multi-file support, animated GIF detection, thumbnail preview, and instant download — no software needed, no privacy compromises.

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Upload Multiple GIFs
Add up to 20 GIF files at once. Each GIF becomes a separate page in your PDF in the order you uploaded them, giving you a clean multi-image document.
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Animated GIF Support
Both static and animated GIF files are supported. Animated GIFs are detected automatically by scanning for Graphic Control Extensions and tagged in the preview.
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Live Thumbnail Preview
See a visual thumbnail grid of all uploaded GIFs before generating. Remove individual images you do not want in the PDF with a single click.
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3 Image Fit Modes
Fit to Page scales the image to fill the available space. Fill Page crops to fill. Center Original keeps the native GIF size centered on the page.
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Orientation & Margins
Choose portrait or landscape A4 pages and set the page margin to none, small, normal, or wide for perfect presentation matched to your content.
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Background Colour
Choose white or black background to complement your GIF content, especially useful for GIFs with transparent areas that would otherwise show through.
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100% Private
Your GIF files are never uploaded to any server. All processing, animation detection, thumbnail generation, and PDF creation runs entirely in your browser.
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Instant Download
Your completed PDF saves directly to your device the moment conversion finishes. No waiting in queues, no email links, no manual download steps.
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Works on Any Device
Fully responsive design works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile. Convert GIFs to PDF from any device with a modern web browser.
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Page Numbering
Each page in the generated PDF includes a small footer with the page number and the source GIF filename, helping you trace each image back to its origin.
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Order Indicators
Each thumbnail shows its page order in the upcoming PDF. Animated GIFs get a clear "✨ Animated" badge so you know what's static and what isn't.
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Live Statistics
Before generating, see exactly what's in your upload: total files, animated count, static count, and combined file size — all visible at a glance.
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Dark Mode Support
The interface automatically adapts to your system's dark mode preference, with carefully calibrated colors that remain readable in both light and dark environments.
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Optimized Output
PDFs are compressed automatically using jsPDF's built-in compression, producing smaller files that are still high-quality and easy to share or print.
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No Installation
Works as a single web page. No downloads, no admin rights needed, no browser extensions. Open it once and it just works in any modern browser.
Simple Process

Convert GIF to PDF in 3 Steps

From GIF upload to finished PDF in under a minute — no experience needed.

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Upload Your GIFs
Drag and drop up to 20 GIF files into the upload area, or click to browse and select them from your device.
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Preview & Customise
Review thumbnails, remove any unwanted images, and set your orientation, fit mode, margins, and background color.
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Download the PDF
Click Convert & Download PDF and your multi-page PDF with one GIF per page saves instantly to your device.
Format Knowledge

Understanding the GIF Format

GIF has been around since 1987 and remains one of the most popular image formats on the web. Here's a primer on how it works and why converting to PDF makes sense.

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What is GIF?
The Format Basics
  • Stands for: Graphics Interchange Format
  • Created by: CompuServe in 1987
  • Color depth: 256 colors (8-bit palette)
  • Compression: LZW (lossless)
  • Supports: Animation, transparency
  • File extension: .gif
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Animated GIFs
How Animation Works
  • Frames: Multiple images in one file
  • Frame delays: Time per frame in 1/100s
  • Loop count: Number of replays (0 = infinite)
  • Disposal: What happens between frames
  • Detection: Multiple GCE (Graphic Control Extension) blocks
  • In PDF: Only the first frame is captured
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Common Variants
Types of GIFs
  • GIF87a: Original 1987 specification
  • GIF89a: Adds transparency, animation, comments
  • Static GIF: Single frame, like a PNG with limits
  • Animated GIF: Multi-frame, looping animation
  • Cinemagraph: Mostly-still GIF with subtle motion
  • Sticker: Small transparent animated GIF
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PDF Output
What You Get
  • Page format: A4 portrait or landscape
  • One page per GIF: Multi-page document
  • Image quality: JPEG-encoded at 93%
  • Compression: Built-in PDF compression
  • Footer: Page X of Y + filename
  • Frames: First frame only (static)
Visual Reference

Image Fit Modes Explained

The fit mode controls how your GIF sits on the PDF page. Here's a visual look at each option so you can pick the right one for your content.

🔲 Fit to Page
Default — Recommended
Scales the GIF down to fit within the page margins while preserving the original aspect ratio. The full image is always visible. Best for most use cases.
🔳 Fill Page
Full-Bleed Coverage
Scales the GIF up to completely cover the page area. Parts of the image may be cropped at the edges. Best for backgrounds, single-image showcases, or wallpapers.
⊙ Center Original
No Resizing
Places the GIF at its native pixel dimensions in the center of the page. Small GIFs appear small. Best for icons, stickers, or when you need exact pixel accuracy.
History

A Brief History of GIF

From a 1987 file format for CompuServe bulletin boards to today's most shared animation format — GIF has a remarkable longevity.

1987
GIF87a Released
Steve Wilhite at CompuServe creates the Graphics Interchange Format to make image sharing over slow modems feasible. Uses LZW compression and supports up to 256 colors per image.
1989
GIF89a Adds Animation
An updated specification adds support for multiple images in one file (animation), per-pixel transparency, and metadata. This becomes the GIF format we still use today.
1995
Animated GIFs Take Off
Netscape Navigator 2.0 starts looping animated GIFs natively in the browser. The famous "Under Construction" GIFs explode across the early web.
2004
LZW Patent Expires
The Unisys LZW patent — which had restricted GIF use throughout the 1990s — finally expires worldwide. GIF becomes fully patent-free for the first time.
2012
Tumblr & Reaction GIF Era
Tumblr, Reddit, and later messaging apps drive massive resurgence of GIF as a communication medium. Reaction GIFs become a core part of online conversation.
2013
GIPHY Launches
A dedicated GIF search engine and platform launches and quickly becomes the default way most people find and share GIFs. Integration with Twitter, Slack, and others follows.
Today
Still Going Strong — Despite newer formats like APNG, WebP, and short MP4, GIF remains universally supported on every platform, browser, and device. Its 35+ year run is unmatched in image formats.
Who Uses This Tool

Common Use Cases

From designers to teachers to social media managers, converting GIFs to PDF solves a wide range of practical problems.

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Designers & Illustrators
Compile portfolios of GIF artwork, animated icons, or design mockups into a clean PDF for client review, presentations, or portfolio submissions.
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Teachers & Educators
Bundle educational GIFs — diagrams, illustrations, step-by-step visuals — into printable PDF handouts for students and classroom use.
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Social Media Managers
Archive GIF assets, branded animations, and campaign visuals as PDFs for filing, content calendars, or sharing with stakeholders who can't view animation.
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Content Creators
Convert GIF screenshots, reaction images, or meme collections into PDF format for archiving, sharing in non-image contexts, or printing.
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Printing GIFs
Most printers don't handle GIF well, and printing dialogs vary across platforms. Convert to PDF first for predictable, professional printed output.
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Tutorials & Documentation
Step-by-step GIFs showing software workflows can be bundled into a PDF manual or tutorial document for offline reference.
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Email & Sharing
Some email systems and corporate firewalls block multiple GIF attachments. Combining them into a single PDF is a clean workaround that arrives reliably.
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Archiving
PDF is a long-term archival format. Convert important GIF collections to PDF for stable long-term storage in document management systems or legal records.
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Reports & Documents
When a report needs to include captured screen GIFs (workflows, bug reports, UX recordings), turning them into a PDF lets you attach them anywhere.
Tool Comparison

This Tool vs Alternatives

How browser-based GIF-to-PDF conversion stacks up against desktop software and cloud services.

Feature This Tool Photoshop / GIMP Cloud Converters
Cost Free Free (GIMP) / Paid (PS) Free with limits
Installation Required None Yes (large download) None
File Privacy 100% local 100% local Files uploaded
Batch Conversion Up to 20 at once Scripting required Often limited
Animated GIF Detection Automatic, badged Visible in editor Varies
Speed Instant Open + export each Upload + queue + download
Thumbnail Preview Built-in grid In file browser Sometimes
Watermark Never Never Often on free tier
Account / Signup None None Often required
Best For Quick multi-GIF PDF compilation Heavy editing before exporting Casual one-off use
Pro Tips

Tips for Best Results

Get the cleanest possible PDF output from your GIF files with these practical tips.

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Match orientation to content
If your GIFs are mostly horizontal (screen recordings, banners), use Landscape. For vertical GIFs (mobile screenshots, comic panels), stick with Portrait.
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Fit to Page is safest
If you're not sure which fit mode to use, stick with Fit to Page. It always shows the entire image and prevents cropping or distortion.
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Use Fill Page for backgrounds
When you want each GIF to fill the entire page (think wallpaper-style or full-bleed photo book), choose Fill Page and set margins to None.
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Black background for dark GIFs
If your GIFs have transparent areas with dark content (or were designed for dark backgrounds), pick black background to avoid awkward white borders.
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Upload in your desired order
GIFs appear in the PDF in upload order. Plan your sequence first, or use the Remove button and re-add to rearrange the order before generating.
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Small margins for image focus
When the images are the star and any text/numbering is secondary, choose Small (8mm) or No Margin to maximize the image area on every page.
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Animated PDFs aren't a thing
Remember: PDF doesn't support animation. The first frame is captured for each animated GIF. If preserving animation matters, export each GIF as a video instead.
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Name your document
The document title becomes the filename of the downloaded PDF. Make it descriptive (date, project, content type) so you can find the file again later.
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Center Original for stickers
For small GIF stickers or emoji-style images, Center Original keeps their native size — preventing pixelation from upscaling small graphics to fill A4.
Under the Hood

How the Conversion Works

For developers and curious users — here's a step-by-step look at what happens when you upload GIFs and click Generate.

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Read GIF Bytes
The browser's FileReader API reads each uploaded GIF as an ArrayBuffer. Nothing leaves your device — files are read directly from local storage.
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Detect Animation
A binary scan looks for the byte sequence 0x21 0xF9 0x04 — the Graphic Control Extension marker. Two or more matches means the GIF is animated.
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Build Data URL
The GIF bytes are base64-encoded in chunks and prefixed with "data:image/gif;base64," — creating a URL the browser can load as an image.
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Load Dimensions
An invisible Image element loads the GIF to determine its native width and height — essential for fit/fill/center scaling calculations later.
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Render Thumbnail
The data URL is used directly as an <img> src in the thumbnail grid, so animated GIFs even play in the preview (only the PDF stays static).
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Create PDF Document
When you click Generate, jsPDF creates a new A4 document in memory in your chosen orientation, with compression enabled.
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Canvas-Convert Each GIF
Each GIF is drawn into an offscreen canvas, capturing its first frame, then exported as a JPEG at 93% quality — the format jsPDF embeds best.
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Calculate Position
Based on your fit mode, margin, and the GIF's native dimensions, the tool computes where to place the image on the page and how big to draw it.
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Save & Download
After all GIFs are placed, jsPDF encodes the document, names the file from your title, and triggers a browser download — all client-side.
Troubleshooting

Common Issues & Fixes

Running into trouble? Most issues fall into one of these categories — here's how to identify and fix them.

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"Only GIF files are supported"
What it means: A file you tried to upload isn't a GIF, or its file extension is wrong. What to do: Check the file extension is .gif. If you have JPG/PNG/WebP files, you'll need a different converter — this tool only handles GIF. Renaming a non-GIF file to .gif won't work because the file headers don't match.
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"Maximum 20 GIF files reached"
What it means: You're trying to add more than the 20-file limit per batch. What to do: Generate the current PDF, then start a new batch with the remaining files. Or remove some unwanted GIFs from the current batch to make room for the new ones.
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"My animated GIF isn't animating in the PDF"
What it means: This is expected — PDF doesn't support animation. What to do: Only the first frame of each animated GIF is captured. If you need to preserve the animation, you cannot use PDF as the output format — consider converting to MP4 video or HTML instead, or use a tool that extracts every frame.
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My GIF has white edges in the PDF
What it means: Your GIF has transparent areas, and the PDF background (white by default) is showing through. What to do: If your GIF is designed for a dark surface, switch the Background option to Black. PDFs always require a solid background color — true transparency isn't possible.
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My small GIF is huge in the PDF
What it means: Fit to Page upscales small images to fill the page area. What to do: Switch to Center Original, which keeps the GIF at its native pixel size. A 100×100 GIF will appear as a small image in the page center rather than being stretched to fill the page.
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GIFs appear in the wrong order
What it means: Files appear in the PDF in the order they were uploaded. Drag-and-drop order can vary by browser/OS. What to do: Remove all files, then re-add them one at a time in your desired order. Or rename your files with numeric prefixes (01_, 02_, 03_) before uploading.
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Browser hangs during conversion
What it means: Very large GIFs (multi-megabyte, high resolution) take significant processing time. What to do: Be patient — the progress bar advances. Close other tabs to free memory. For very large GIFs, consider resizing them before uploading using an image editor.
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Download doesn't start
What it means: Your browser may be blocking automatic downloads, or pop-ups are restricted. What to do: Check your browser's notification area for a download prompt. In Safari, you may need to allow downloads from this site in Settings. Try Chrome, Firefox, or Edge if the issue persists.
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Image quality looks reduced in PDF
What it means: GIFs are converted to JPEG (at 93% quality) before being embedded — JPEG handles photographic content better than GIF's 256-color palette would, but it does add a small amount of compression.
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Won't work on my phone or tablet
What it means: Some mobile browsers restrict memory available to JavaScript, particularly when processing many large images. What to do: Update your browser. Try a different mobile browser. For batch conversions of 10+ GIFs, a desktop computer is usually faster and more reliable.
Privacy First

Your GIFs Never Leave Your Browser

Unlike cloud-based GIF converters that upload your files to remote servers, this tool runs entirely in your web browser. Here's exactly what happens — and what doesn't.

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Zero Server Communication
When you upload GIFs to this page, their bytes are read by JavaScript running in your browser. The animation detection, thumbnail rendering, and PDF generation all happen on your device, in memory. No file content is ever transmitted over the network — not to our servers, not to third parties, not to anyone.
✅ No file uploads ✅ No tracking pixels ✅ No account required ✅ No cookies stored ✅ No analytics on content ✅ Works offline after first load
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Verify It Yourself
Open your browser's developer tools (F12), go to the Network tab, and watch what happens when you upload and convert files. You'll see no outbound requests with your GIF content.
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Works Offline
After the page first loads, you can disconnect from the internet entirely and the converter still works. This is the strongest possible proof that your files aren't being uploaded.
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Transparent Code
All conversion logic is in plain JavaScript visible in your browser's View Source. You can audit exactly what the tool does with your files — no hidden processing, no obfuscated code.
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No Retention
When you close the browser tab, all traces of your GIFs are gone. The file data lives only in your browser's memory during the active session, and is released when you navigate away.
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Safe for Sensitive Images
Because nothing is uploaded, this tool is safe for confidential images — private screen recordings, internal documentation GIFs, or anything you don't want on third-party servers.
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No Third Parties
The PDF library (jsPDF) is loaded from a public CDN at page load, but it runs locally. No analytics, no ad networks, no data brokers receive your file's content.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about converting GIF images to PDF format.

Is this GIF to PDF converter free?
Yes, completely free with no subscription, no account, and no limits on how many GIF files you convert. There are no hidden fees, no trial periods, and no upsells.
Are my GIF files sent to a server?
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your GIF files never leave your device. You can verify this in your browser's developer tools — no outbound traffic with file content.
How many GIF files can I convert at once?
You can upload up to 20 GIF files at once. Each file becomes one page in the final PDF document. For more than 20, generate the first PDF and then upload another batch.
Do animated GIFs work?
Yes, animated GIFs upload and preview just fine — and you'll see them animating in the thumbnail grid. However, PDF format doesn't support animation, so only the first frame of each animated GIF is captured into the final PDF.
Can I choose the order of GIFs in the PDF?
GIFs appear in the PDF in the order they're shown in the thumbnail preview, which is the order they were uploaded. To rearrange, remove and re-add files in your desired sequence.
What image fit modes are available?
Fit to Page scales the GIF to fill the page area while preserving aspect ratio. Fill Page crops to cover the entire page. Center Original keeps the native GIF dimensions, centered.
Is there a file size limit per GIF?
There's no hard limit, but very large GIFs (multi-megabyte high-resolution files) use more browser memory and take longer to process. Files under 5MB each work smoothly on most devices.
How is animation detected?
The tool scans the GIF's binary data for Graphic Control Extension markers (the byte sequence 0x21 0xF9 0x04). If two or more are found, the file is flagged as animated and tagged with a badge in the preview.
Why is image quality slightly different in the PDF?
Each GIF is converted to JPEG at 93% quality before embedding in the PDF. JPEG generally produces smaller PDFs with photographic content. For lossless quality, GIF would need to be embedded directly, which jsPDF doesn't support.
Will GIF transparency be preserved?
PDF doesn't fully support GIF-style indexed transparency, so transparent areas of your GIF will be filled with the chosen background color (white or black). Plan accordingly when picking the background option.
Can I use this on my phone?
Yes. The tool is fully responsive and works on iOS and Android browsers. You can upload from your camera roll, preview, and download the resulting PDF directly to your device.
Does it work offline?
Once the page has loaded, yes. The jsPDF library is fetched once on first load, after which the tool works entirely offline. You can disconnect from the internet and still convert files.
Are page numbers added to the PDF?
Yes. Each page in the generated PDF has a small footer showing the page number, total page count, and original GIF filename — useful for matching pages back to source files.
Is the PDF compressed?
Yes. jsPDF's built-in compression is enabled, producing significantly smaller PDF files than uncompressed output. The compression is lossless from the PDF's perspective.
What page size does the PDF use?
A4 (210mm × 297mm) in either portrait or landscape orientation. A4 is the international standard and works perfectly on most printers worldwide.
Can I edit the PDF after generating?
Yes. The output is a standard PDF that can be edited in Adobe Acrobat, Preview (Mac), or free tools like LibreOffice Draw and PDF24 — you can rearrange pages, add annotations, or merge with other PDFs.
Is there a watermark on the PDF?
No, never. Your PDF is clean and professional with no watermarks, no logos, no branding, and no upgrade prompts. The output is yours, free and clear.
What browsers are supported?
All modern browsers — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, Brave. Internet Explorer is not supported. The tool uses standard web APIs that have been available in all major browsers since at least 2015.
Can I print the PDF?
Yes. The output is a standard A4 PDF that prints correctly on any printer. For best results, use Fit to Page mode and Normal or Small margins so images aren't cropped at the printable area edge.
What if my GIF has color profile issues?
GIFs use a 256-color indexed palette. When converted to JPEG for the PDF, the colors are rendered using standard sRGB color space. Most GIFs convert with no perceptible color shift.

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