Convert GCODE to GIF
Convert GCODE to GIF online: the toolpath drawn from above with rapid moves in grey, saved as a GIF image. Free, no sign-up.
Drop your GCODE files here
Up to 50MB per file.
Conversion Settings
Files are encrypted and auto-deleted after conversion
How to Convert
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Upload your GCODE files
Drag and drop or select GCODE files from your device. You can upload multiple files at once.
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Configure Output
Choose any available GIF output options, then start the conversion.
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Download GIF files
Once conversion finishes, download your files individually or as a compressed ZIP archive.
Why convert GCODE to GIF?
A GCODE file holds G-code, the plain-text instruction language that CNC mills, routers, laser cutters and 3D printers follow, generated by CAM and slicer software. The XY toolpath is plotted as seen from above: cutting and extrusion moves (G1) appear in teal and rapid travel moves (G0) in light grey, on a white background with a small margin.
GIF stores the image with an optimised palette of up to 256 colours, which suits text, diagrams and flat colour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert GCODE to GIF?
Drop your GCODE file above and press Convert. Our servers trace every G0 and G1 move in the file, draw the toolpath as a vector image with its longest side at 2400 pixels, then encode it in the format you chose. The result is saved as a GIF image, ready to download.
How are rapid and feed moves told apart in the GIF from a GCODE file?
Feed moves (G1), where the tool cuts or the nozzle extrudes, are drawn in teal. Rapid positioning moves (G0) are drawn in light grey, so travel paths stand apart from the working path.
Does the GCODE to GIF converter follow inch units and relative positioning?
Yes. G20 inch and G21 millimetre modes are applied as the file switches between them, and G90 absolute and G91 relative positioning are followed move by move. Comments in brackets or after a semicolon are skipped.
How big is the GIF image from a GCODE file?
The toolpath drawing is scaled so its longest side is 2,400 pixels, keeping the part's proportions.
How are colours handled in the GCODE to GIF image?
GIF uses a palette of up to 256 colours. The converter builds an optimised palette from the rendered image, which keeps text, lines and solid colours clean.
Is my .gcode file kept private?
Your file is uploaded over an encrypted connection, converted on our servers and deleted automatically within 24 hours. We never read, share or keep your files, and no account is needed.