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Free GIF to APNG Converter

Convert an animated GIF to an animated PNG (APNG), which supports full colour and smooth transparency, with every frame's timing kept.

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Every tool opens the same editor, so you can crop, then resize, then add text in one go. Files stay on your device.

How to use it

  1. Step 1

    Open your GIF

    Drop a GIF on the page or pick one. It opens in your browser and is never uploaded.

  2. Step 2

    Choose APNG

    It's already selected on this page.

  3. Step 3

    Make the file

    Every frame is compressed losslessly in your browser.

  4. Step 4

    Download

    Save the .png to your device.

Questions

Is my GIF uploaded anywhere?

No. The file is opened and edited inside your browser tab, and the new file is made on your device. Nothing is sent to our servers, so it works for private or unreleased work.

Why is the APNG bigger than the GIF?

APNG is lossless full colour, while GIF is limited to 256 colours. APNG shines for smooth edges and transparency rather than small size.

Where does APNG play?

All current browsers. Some apps show only the first frame.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Yes, it's free and needs no account. Editing and converting your own GIFs adds nothing to them. Animations you build from photos or a video follow the GIF maker's rules: free files are up to 15 seconds with a small corner credit; Pro removes the credit and allows 60 seconds.

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