Why is the output larger than the APNG?

APNG often compresses better than GIF for clean line art. For photographic content, GIF can be smaller — and a palettegen pass keeps colour balance close.

My APNG looks fine in browsers — why convert?

Browsers fully support APNG. Conversion is useful for native apps, embedded slideshows and chat platforms that still only accept GIF.

APNG to GIF Converter

Convert animated PNG (APNG) to GIF for older platforms that do not play APNG.

100% client-side · ffmpeg.wasm · no upload

Animated PNG (.apng or .png)

Max width (px) Loop

Pick an APNG file to begin.

How to convert APNG to GIF

Pick your .apng file (a still .png works too).
Choose a target width — smaller means a smaller GIF.
Press Convert to GIF and download.

Common use cases

Sharing on Facebook / older clients that still treat APNG as a still image.
Embedding in PowerPoint, which historically prefers GIF.
Legacy CMS attachments that whitelist GIF only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the output larger than the APNG?: APNG often compresses better than GIF for clean line art. For photographic content, GIF can be smaller — and a palettegen pass keeps colour balance close.
My APNG looks fine in browsers — why convert?: Browsers fully support APNG. Conversion is useful for native apps, embedded slideshows and chat platforms that still only accept GIF.

Last updated: 2026-05-20 By jarvisbox