Convert TGS (Telegram sticker) to GIF
Turn a Telegram animated sticker (.tgs) into a GIF — or MP4, WebM, APNG, and more. Free and private, right in your browser.
How it works
- 1Upload a Lottie file (.json, .lottie, or .tgs), or try the example
- 2Adjust frame rate, quality, resolution and transparency
- 3Export to any format — or optimize and repackage as dotLottie
Nothing is uploaded. SVG output uses SMIL and needs no JavaScript; APNG and WebM keep the full color and transparency GIF can't.
About converting Telegram stickers to GIF
Telegram's animated stickers (.tgs files) are actually gzip-compressed Lottie animations. That means they can be converted to any format a Lottie can: drop a .tgs here and it's unpacked automatically, previewed, and ready to export as GIF, MP4, WebM, APNG, PNG sequence, or SVG.
GIF is the classic choice for sharing a sticker outside Telegram (Discord, Slack, iMessage, docs). For smaller files with smoother transparency, try APNG or WebM — everything is available once the sticker loads. Your sticker never leaves your browser.
Which format should I use?
| Format | Type | Transparency | Color | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIF | Animated image | 1-bit (hard edges) | 256 colors | Email, chat, universal support |
| APNG | Animated image | 8-bit (smooth) | Full 24-bit | Icons, logos, quality over size |
| WebM | Video | Yes (VP9 alpha) | Full | Small web video, transparent overlays |
| MP4 | Video | None | Full | Social, ads, video editors |
| SVG | Vector (SMIL) | Yes | Full | Runtime-free embeds |
| PNG / WebP | Still image | Yes | Full | Posters, thumbnails, placeholders |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .tgs file?+
Telegram's animated-sticker format — a gzip-compressed Lottie JSON. This tool gunzips it automatically and treats it like any Lottie.
How do I get the .tgs file out of Telegram?+
Use a Telegram bot or desktop client that exports stickers as .tgs, then drop the file here.
Can I convert TGS to video or APNG too?+
Yes — once loaded, every export applies: GIF, WebM, APNG, PNG sequence, sprite sheet, SVG, and MP4 (where your browser has an H.264 encoder).
