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APNG to GIF

Convert APNG to GIF format

Click or drop an APNG file here

About APNG to GIF

APNG to GIF decodes every frame of your animated PNG (using the upng-js library) and re-encodes them into a real, downloadable animated GIF (using gifenc), entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server. Each frame is quantized to its own 256-color palette, and frame delays are carried over from the original APNG.

How to use APNG to GIF

  1. 1Click the upload area and select a PNG or APNG file from your device.
  2. 2Click "Convert to GIF" to decode every frame and re-encode them as an animated GIF.
  3. 3Preview the resulting GIF and check the frame count.
  4. 4Click "Download GIF" to save the result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tool produce a real animated GIF?

Yes — every frame of the source APNG is decoded and re-encoded into the GIF, not just a single snapshot.

Will a regular (non-animated) PNG work too?

Yes — it's treated as a single-frame "animation" and converts to a static single-frame GIF.

Will the colors look exactly the same?

APNG supports full 24-bit color with alpha, while GIF is limited to a 256-color palette per frame with no partial transparency (only fully opaque or fully transparent). Images with smooth gradients, alpha transparency, or more than 256 colors per frame may show visible color banding or transparency artifacts after conversion.

Is APNG to GIF free to use?

Yes, it's completely free with no signup and no limit on how many files you can process.

Is my file uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded to a server.

Tips & Tricks

  • ✓Simple, flat-color animations convert most cleanly since the GIF format's 256-color-per-frame palette and lack of partial transparency are the main sources of quality loss.
  • ✓Frame delays from the original APNG are preserved, so playback speed should closely match the source animation.
  • ✓Large or many-frame APNGs take longer to process since every frame is individually quantized.
  • ✓Keep your original APNG file if you need full color fidelity or partial (alpha) transparency later, since GIF can't represent either.