This page is a free converter that turns MP4 videos and animated GIFs into APNG files. You can load media in your browser and export only the scenes you need as an animated PNG with no software installs. It is also handy when you want to compare APNG vs GIF or learn how to make animated PNGs.
1. Load your video or GIF
Select MP4, WebM, MOV, GIF, APNG, or WebP. It works on Windows, Mac, and mobile browsers, and you can preview your media while adjusting settings. Converting GIF to APNG uses the same screen.
2. Choose the range and crop
Set the start and end points on the timeline, then drag the white frame to crop the area you want. Shorter clips balance quality and file size, and cropping removes empty margins to keep animations sharp.
3. Convert and save as APNG
Choose output width, frame rate, quality mode, and loop count, then convert. Long clips and high resolutions create larger files, so start with a short range and increase quality as needed.
Tips for high quality APNGs
For clean results, pick scenes with moderate motion and raise output width and fps as needed. Because APNG is full color, longer or higher resolution exports grow quickly. For chat, docs, or slides, 320 to 640px is a good starting point; for UI demos or readable text, aim for 640px or higher.
- Fast motion looks smoother at higher frame rates.
- Screen recordings and UI demos benefit from wider output.
- Busy backgrounds grow file size, so crop away extra space.
- On iPhone, start with a shorter range to reduce device load.
APNG vs GIF: choose the right format
APNG supports more colors and smooth transparency, while GIF is widely compatible and often lighter. Use APNG when quality matters and GIF when you need maximum compatibility.
If you search for "APNG GIF maker" or "APNG GIF converter," a browser-based tool is often all you need. It works the same on Windows and Mac with no installs.
Converting GIF to APNG
Load an existing GIF, trim or crop if needed, and export as APNG. This keeps the original feel while improving transparency and color. If you want to compare formats, try the GIF or WebP versions after creating an APNG.
How to make animated PNGs
Load a video or GIF, trim a short range, set output width and fps, then save. You can create animated PNG assets directly in your browser without extra software.
Tips for Windows, Mac, and mobile
This APNG converter runs in your browser, so there is no need for separate apps. Desktops handle longer clips and higher settings more easily, while phones are best for shorter ranges.
If conversion feels slow on iPhone or Android, lower output width, reduce fps, set loop count to play once, or shorten the range.