Need to turn a .svg file into GIF? Citrus converts SVG to GIF right on your Mac, offline, using Apple's own engines. Nothing is uploaded to any server, which matters for client work, private photos and contracts.
Citrus draws the vector SVG at high resolution (at least 2048 px on the long edge) so the result is sharp. Use the resize option to pick an exact size. Very complex SVGs that use filters or custom fonts may look slightly different from your browser.
GIF is limited to 256 colors, so photos can look banded. It works best for graphics.
Both formats are lossless, so pixels are preserved.
Resize by percent or pixels, crop, and choose whether to keep EXIF and location data, all before converting.
How to convert SVG to GIF
Open Citrus from the menu bar (the citrus slice icon).
Drop your .svg file, or several, into the window. You can also drag a file onto the menu bar icon to open the quick wheel.
Choose GIF as the output format and adjust options if you want, like size, quality or resolution.
Press Convert. Your new files appear next to the originals, and the originals are never changed.
About the formats
SVG: SVG is a vector image format used for logos, icons and illustrations. It stays sharp at any size, but many apps and social sites need a PNG or JPG.
GIF: GIF is limited to 256 colors per frame. It is great for simple graphics and short loops, not for photos.
Frequently asked questions
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. Citrus runs entirely on your Mac. Files are read and written locally and never sent to a server.
Can I convert many SVG files at once?
Yes. Drop a whole batch into Citrus and convert them all to GIF in one go. Originals are never changed.
Does Citrus need an internet connection to convert SVG to GIF?