Convert animated PNG images (APNG) online for free
The converter easily converts your APNG animated images to various formats - free and online. No Mozilla Firefox or or other Raster Image software needed.
The converter also works in reverse, so you can convert other "Animated Image Format" formats to APNG without using software like Mozilla Firefox or a similar tool.
The .APNG (Animated Portable Network Graphics) format is an unofficial extension to the standard PNG format, originally developed by Mozilla to allow for animation similar to GIF but with significantly higher quality. Unlike GIFs, APNGs support 24-bit color depth and 8-bit transparency, eliminating jagged edges and limited color palettes. However, the format suffers from inconsistent support. While most modern web browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox render the animations correctly, many standard desktop image viewers and older software will only display the first frame as a static image, leading users to believe the file is "broken."
Furthermore, .APNG files are often significantly larger than modern alternatives like WebP, making them less ideal for bandwidth-constrained web environments. For universal compatibility, especially on social media platforms or legacy chat apps, converting to GIF is often necessary despite the quality drop. For web performance, converting to WebP is the standard best practice. For editing or video editing workflows, converting the animation to an MP4 video or an image sequence is usually required. With convert.guru, you can drag and drop your file to determine the format, view the animation, and convert it instantly.
Use Convert.Guru to open and convert your APNG file.
Users also converted PNG, WEBM, MP4, GIF, WEBP, TMP, HSP3, KGP, WEBMANIFEST and JPG files.
If you want to convert APNG file to ICO or CUR, you can use Mozilla Firefox or similar software from the "High-Quality Web Animation" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert RAW or AI files to APNG, try Mozilla Firefox or another comparable tool in the "High-Quality Web Animation" category.
The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our APNG converter.