APNG (Animated PNG) is PNG with animation: full 24-bit color and 8-bit alpha in every frame — no 256-color palette, no jagged GIF transparency. Supported by every modern browser.
Typical use: Convert an animated GIF to APNG to keep smooth color and clean transparency while staying animated.
About the APNG format
APNG (Animated PNG) is what GIF should have been: the same PNG file format with an animation extension — every frame in full 24-bit color with 8-bit alpha, no 256-color palette, no binary transparency with jagged edges. All modern browsers render it natively.
GIF has one job APNG does better in every dimension: color fidelity and clean transparency for animation. Converting an animated GIF to APNG keeps every frame but upgrades color depth and kills the halo around transparent edges. The only cost is file size — true color costs bytes.
Strengths
- ✓ Full 24-bit color per frame (no 256-color palette)
- ✓ 8-bit alpha transparency — no jagged edges
- ✓ Native rendering in every modern browser
Limitations
- ✗ Larger files than GIF for the same animation
- ✗ Legacy tools may show only the first frame
- ✗ Not accepted by some social platforms
- Structure
- PNG frames + acTL/fcTL chunks
- Types / schema
- True color + full alpha
- Compatibility
- Chrome, Firefox, Safari (all modern)
- Best for
- High-quality animation on the web
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Frequently asked questions
What is a APNG file?
APNG (Animated PNG) is PNG with animation: full 24-bit color and 8-bit alpha in every frame — no 256-color palette, no jagged GIF transparency. Supported by every modern browser.
How do I convert APNG files online?
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Is it safe to convert APNG files here?
Yes. Every conversion is performed by your own device inside the browser — files never leave for a server, and the page keeps working even offline.
Which formats can APNG convert to?
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