Free browser-based APNG tools — no upload needed

The APNG Toolkitfor the Modern Web

Convert, compress, and create animated PNG files instantly in your browser. Full alpha transparency. True 24-bit color. No GIF limits.

4x
Better color vs GIF
256
Alpha transparency levels
100%
Browser support (modern)
0
Uploads required
Why APNG?

GIF is from 1987.
It's time to upgrade.

APNG supports 24-bit true color with full 8-bit alpha transparency — that's 16 million colors versus GIF's 256. Plus, APNG files are often smaller. All major modern browsers support it natively.

Full 24-bit color (16.7M colors vs GIF's 256)
8-bit alpha transparency — smooth edges, no halos
Better compression — smaller file sizes than GIF
Native browser support — no JavaScript needed
Falls back to static PNG in older browsers
format-comparison.md
FeatureGIFAPNG
Colors25616.7M
TransparencyBinaryFull alpha
CompressionLZWDEFLATE
File sizeLargeSmaller
Browser support100%96%+
FallbackN/AStatic PNG

Built for privacy and speed

Every conversion stays on your device

100% Private

All processing runs in your browser using WebAssembly. Your files never leave your device.

Blazing Fast

Client-side WASM processing means no upload wait times. Convert instantly.

No Install Required

Works directly in any modern browser. No software, no plugins, no sign-up.

Full Format Support

Convert from PNG, GIF, WebP, AVIF and more. Export to APNG or other animated formats.

Chrome
59+
Firefox
3.0+
Safari
8.0+
Edge
79+
Opera
46+
IE
No

Ready to ditch GIF?

Start converting your animations to APNG in seconds. Free, fast, and completely private.