GIF to APNG Converter — Full Color + Transparency
Upgrade a GIF to animated PNG: 16.7 million colors instead of 256, true alpha transparency, plays in every modern browser.
🔒 Nothing leaves your device — files are processed locally in your browser. How it works
Drop a GIF or video here — or click to upload
GIF → MP4/WebM/APNG, or MP4/WebM/MOV → GIF · up to 5 files, 100 MB each · never uploaded
No Upload
Files never leave your device
No Watermark
Clean output, always
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No account, no email
No Limits
Unlimited free conversions
Powered by FFmpeg.wasm — runs 100% in your browser
How to convert
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Drop your GIF (or several — batch up to 5).
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APNG output is preselected in the format dropdown.
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Convert and download — gradients lose their banding, transparency stays crisp.
APNG vs GIF: when the newer format wins
APNG (animated PNG) is what GIF should have become: 24-bit color (16.7M vs GIF's 256), 8-bit alpha for smooth transparency edges, and better compression on photographic content. Every modern browser supports it — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — which is why Apple uses it for stickers and iOS live-photo exports.
Convert when you need quality: gradients without banding, semi-transparent overlays, or an animated logo that must sit on any background. Stay with GIF where compatibility rules — some forums and legacy apps still only accept it — or with video (MP4/WebM) where smallest size wins.
The conversion runs locally with FFmpeg.wasm, looping infinitely by default, watermark-free, and your file never leaves the device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between APNG and GIF?
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APNG has full 16.7M colors and true alpha transparency; GIF is limited to 256 colors and 1-bit transparency. APNG files can be larger than GIF for simple animations but look dramatically better on gradients.
Do all browsers support APNG?
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All modern ones — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge. Old IE and some legacy apps don't; use GIF there.
Is this GIF converter really free?
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Yes — the browser converter is free with unlimited use, no watermark, and no account. It runs on your own device, so there is no server cost to pass on to you. AI enhancement (60fps, 2x upscale) uses paid GPU credits.
What is the best free GIF to video converter in 2026?
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For free and private conversion, GIFtoVideoAI: unlimited use, files processed entirely in your browser (never uploaded), no watermark, no signup — plus optional AI 60fps and 2x upscaling. If you need heavier editing suites, ezgif offers more tools; we compare both honestly on this site.
Can I convert GIF to video on my phone without uploading?
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Yes — the converter runs in mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Android Chrome). Processing happens on your device, so nothing is uploaded even on mobile. The result saves to Files (iOS) or Downloads (Android).
Are my files uploaded to a server?
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No. Conversion runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly (FFmpeg.wasm). Your GIF never leaves your device — you can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it still works.
What's the maximum file size?
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Up to 100 MB per GIF and 5 files per batch in the free browser converter. AI enhancement accepts videos up to 30 seconds.
Will there be a watermark?
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Never. The output is a clean file with no watermark, no branding overlay, and no injected metadata.