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5 July 2023  Amanda J. Brook  Senior Product Manager
Last update by William Davis at 7 May 2024

Summary
Learn how to convert gif to pdf format easily using professional software or online tools. GIF format is widely supported on various platforms.



I. Introduction to GIF format

The Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) is a widely used image file format, with copyright held by CompuServe. Primarily for indexed color images in HTML, it employs a modified LZW compression algorithm, excelling with grayscale images. GIFs come in two varieties: static and animated. Its widespread use across various network platforms is attributed to CompuServe’s popularity.
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II. How to convert GIF format to PDF format?

(1) Use Renee PDF Aide to convert GIF images to PDF documents

The most convenient way to convert GIF images into PDF documents is to use software to operate. Next, I will recommend a professional PDF conversion software—Renee PDF Aide , which can easily convert formats.
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Renee PDF Aide is a professional PDF converter that supports conversion to/from Word, Excel, PPT, EPUB, TXT, and HTML formats, as well as image to PDF conversion. It features advanced OCR technology for high character recognition accuracy during PDF conversion. Furthermore, it offers functions to repair, optimize, split, merge, encrypt, decrypt, and watermark PDF documents.
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2. After the installation is complete, run the software and click the “PDF Tools” on the interface.
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3. Then we select (Image to PDF) in the new pop-up interface. This function supports importing pictures in formats such as BMP/PNG/JPG/GIF/TIFF.
convert image to pdf with renee pdf aide
4. Then click (Add Files) to import the GIF image that needs to be converted.
5. Then we can choose (Merge into one PDF file) or (One image into one PDF file).
add image to pdf in renee pdf aide
6. In (Output Settings), we can add a prefix before the output file to distinguish this file from other files, and then select the saved address of the file in (Custom Settings), and click the (Convert) button after the selection is completed.
combine images into a pdf with renee pdf aide
7. After the file conversion is completed, a prompt window will pop up indicating that the conversion is successful. Then we can open the file directly, or preview the file.

(2) Use an online website to convert GIF images to PDF documents

Besides professional software for converting GIFs to PDFs, online platforms like aconvert.com offer a straightforward alternative for users seeking simplicity in the conversion process.
1. Use a browser to enter the URL of the website to enter the online website. (Website link:https://www.aconvert.com/image/ )
2. After entering the website, click (Browse) on the initial interface, upload the GIF image we need to convert, and then select the output format as PDF.
convert GIF images to PDF documents
3. After the loading is complete, click (Convert Now), and then download the converted result to the local.
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4. After clicking download, a new interface will pop up, click the file link in the interface, and download the PDF document to the local in the pop-up preview interface.

(3) Insert the GIF image into word and convert it into a PDF document

To convert GIF images into PDFs, you can insert them into a Word document and then use Word’s print function to save the document as a PDF. Below are the detailed steps for this process.
1. Create a new Word document, and then click (Insert) -> (Pictures) in the Word document, and select the GIF picture that needs to be converted.
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2. In the Word file, click “File” on the top menu, then “Print.” In the pop-up, choose “Microsoft Print to PDF” from the “Printer” dropdown. Click “Print,” name the PDF, select a save location, and click “OK” to convert the Word document to a PDF.
print to pdf in word

III. Summary

This article presents multiple techniques for converting GIF images to PDF. While the final two methods are straightforward and efficient, Renee PDF Aide is the preferred choice for advanced PDF editing. It offers comprehensive features such as splitting, merging, optimizing, watermarking, and format conversion, with the added benefit of offline functionality.
When using online format conversion services, consider the potential delay due to poor network conditions and the risk of data leakage during file uploads. For editing or converting file formats with a need for higher confidentiality, it is advisable to use offline software to enhance data security.