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Upload one or more GIF files from your device.
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GIF to APNG
GIF to APNG Converter
Convert one or more animated GIFs into animated PNG files while preserving frame timing and transparency. Each GIF becomes one browser-friendly APNG.
No upload required. GIF decoding and APNG encoding happen locally in your browser.
- Preserves animation
- Keeps transparency
- Batch conversion
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How it works
How to convert GIF to APNG
Turn animated GIFs into animated PNG files in three straightforward steps.
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Convert each GIF or run the entire task list in sequence.
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Preview and download individual APNG files or a ZIP of all results.
Keep the complete animation
Frame order and timing are carried into one animated PNG instead of being split into static images.
Preserve transparent pixels
APNG supports full alpha transparency, so transparent GIF areas remain transparent in the output.
Convert multiple GIFs locally
Queue several files and process them one at a time in a browser Worker without uploading them.
Send the result to the next tool
If the current result still needs compression, source recording, background cleanup, or batch processing, continue directly with the next tool from here.
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GIF CompressorFAQ
Questions about converting GIF to APNG
Answers about animation, transparency, compatibility, file size, and local processing.
What is the difference between PNG and APNG?
A standard PNG is a static image. APNG extends PNG with multiple timed frames, so one .png file can play an animation.
Does GIF to APNG preserve animation?
Yes. The converter keeps the GIF frame order and timing and encodes them into one APNG file.
Why does my downloaded APNG appear static?
APNG playback depends on the viewer. Windows Photos, WeChat, and some other apps may show only the first frame even though the file still contains animation. Open it in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, or an APNG-compatible viewer; use GIF or MP4 when sharing through apps that do not play APNG.
Why can't I open an .apng file?
Some image apps recognize only the .png extension and may report that .apng is unsupported. Try Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, or an APNG-compatible viewer. If an app accepts only .png, rename a copy of the file from .apng to .png; this does not change the image data, although an app without APNG playback support may still show only the first frame.
Does APNG preserve transparency?
Yes. APNG supports full alpha transparency and can preserve transparent areas from the source GIF.
Will an APNG always be smaller than a GIF?
No. APNG uses lossless PNG compression and may be larger than GIF, especially for long or high-resolution animations.
Can I convert multiple GIFs to APNG?
Yes. Add multiple GIF files, convert them in sequence, then download each APNG or all completed results in a ZIP.
Are my GIF files uploaded?
No. Decoding and encoding run locally in your browser. Your files are not sent to our server.