APNG Maker

Create Animated PNG

Make APNG animations from images. Full 24-bit color with transparency support. Perfect for high-quality animated graphics and stickers.

  • 24-bit Color
  • Alpha Transparency
  • Frame Timing
  • Drag & Reorder
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APNG Maker Tool

Add Images

PNG JPG WebP Up to 50 images
  1. Upload multiple images (PNG, JPG, or WebP, up to 50 frames)
  2. Drag frames to reorder, set individual delays or uniform timing
  3. Choose loop count (infinite or specific number)
  4. Click "Create APNG" to download your 24-bit color animated PNG
Pro Tip: APNG supports 24-bit color & alpha transparency vs GIF's 256 colors. Perfect for high-quality stickers and UI animations!

Drop images here or click to upload

PNG, JPG, WebP • Max 50 images

Preview

Add images to create an animated PNG

APNG vs GIF

Feature APNG GIF
Colors 16M+ 256
Transparency Full Alpha Binary
Compression Better Good
Browser Support Modern Universal

How to Create APNG

1. Upload Images

Add PNG, JPG, or WebP images

2. Arrange Order

Drag to reorder frames

3. Set Timing

Configure frame delays

4. Download

Get your animated PNG

APNG Creation: Complete Guide

Create animated PNG files with full 24-bit color and alpha transparency—superior to GIF's 256-color limit. Perfect for high-quality web animations, UI elements, logos, icons, and any visual content requiring smooth gradients and transparency.

Why Choose APNG Over GIF?

  • Millions of Colors: 24-bit color (16.7 million) vs GIF's 256-color palette—photo-realistic animations possible
  • True Transparency: 8-bit alpha channel (256 levels) vs GIF's 1-bit (on/off)—smooth edge anti-aliasing
  • Smaller File Sizes: For complex images, APNG often 20-40% smaller than GIF with better quality
  • Backward Compatible: Unsupported apps display first frame as static PNG—graceful degradation
  • Modern Standard: Supported by all browsers since 2017—Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge

APNG vs GIF vs WebP Comparison

Feature APNG GIF WebP
Color Depth 24-bit (millions) 8-bit (256 colors) 24-bit (millions)
Transparency 8-bit alpha (smooth) 1-bit (binary) 8-bit alpha (smooth)
Browser Support All modern (2017+) Universal (1989+) All modern (2020+)
File Size Medium (PNG compression) Large (LZW compression) Smallest (VP8 compression)
Best Use Case High-quality UI/logos Simple graphics, wide compatibility Web performance (photos)

Optimal APNG Settings

When to Use APNG:

  • Logos & UI elements: Crisp edges, smooth shadows, gradient transparency
  • Product animations: Show multiple angles/colors with photographic quality
  • Icon animations: Loading spinners, status indicators with 256-level opacity
  • Tutorials: Screenshot sequences with readable text (no color banding)

Frame Rate Guidelines:

  • 10-15 FPS: Standard for most APNG animations—smooth UI transitions
  • 24 FPS: Cinematic quality for video-like content
  • 5-8 FPS: Simple loops, loading indicators

APNG Use Cases

Logo Animations: Show brand identity with smooth color transitions—APNG preserves brand colors exactly

UI Mockups: Demonstrate app flows with crisp screenshots—readable text at all sizes

Stickers/Emojis: Create expressive animations with smooth edges—better than GIF for chat apps

Product Showcases: 360° views, color variations—photographic quality in animation

Pro APNG Tips

  • Start with PNG Sources: Use high-quality PNG images for best results—avoid re-compressing JPGs
  • Limit Frame Count: 20-50 frames optimal—too many frames = large files despite PNG compression
  • Use for Quality, Not Size: If file size is critical, use WebP—APNG for quality when compatibility needed
  • Test Fallback: First frame should work as static image for unsupported apps
  • Optimize After Creation: Use PNG optimizers (OptiPNG, pngquant) to reduce file size 10-30%

Quick Reference

Max Images
50 images (10MB each)
Color Support
24-bit (16.7M colors)
Transparency
8-bit alpha (256 levels)
Browser Support
All modern browsers
Processing Time
10-45 seconds

Privacy & Security

Your images are processed securely and auto-deleted within 1 hour. No permanent storage. All transfers encrypted via HTTPS.

Frequently Asked Questions

APNG (Animated PNG): Extension of PNG supporting animation with 24-bit color (16.7 million colors) and 8-bit alpha transparency (256 opacity levels). GIF: 8-bit color (256 colors max) with 1-bit transparency (fully transparent or fully opaque). Key difference: APNG handles photographic content, gradients, and smooth shadows beautifully—GIF shows color banding. APNG file sizes are 20-40% smaller for complex images despite higher quality.

Universal modern support: Chrome (2017+), Firefox (2007+), Safari (2014+), Edge (2020+), Opera (2014+). Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome Android) fully support APNG. Backward compatibility: Unsupported apps/browsers display first frame as static PNG—graceful degradation ensures content always visible. Not supported: Internet Explorer (discontinued 2022), very old Android browsers (pre-2015).

Use APNG when: (1) Need high color quality (logos, UI, screenshots)—millions of colors vs GIF's 256. (2) Require smooth transparency (shadows, glows, anti-aliasing)—8-bit alpha vs GIF's binary. (3) Want PNG fallback—unsupported apps show static image. Use GIF when: Maximum compatibility needed (email, very old devices). Use WebP when: Smallest file size critical and modern browser support acceptable (50-70% smaller than APNG).

Set global delay (applies to all frames)—100ms = 10 FPS standard, or individual frame delays for variable timing. APNG supports precise timing down to 1ms (GIF limited to 10ms increments). Use cases: Pause on key frames (500-1000ms for text readability), speed up transitions (50ms), create rhythm variations. Frame delay affects playback speed—shorter delay = faster animation.

Best: PNG images (maintain quality, no re-compression). Supported: JPG, WebP, GIF, BMP—all converted to PNG internally. Limitations: Up to 50 images (10MB each). Recommendation: Use PNG sources for logos/UI, JPG acceptable for photographic content. Ensure consistent dimensions—mixed sizes get resized automatically, potentially affecting quality. For transparency, start with PNG or WebP—JPG doesn't support transparency.

Common causes: (1) Many frames—50 frames at 1920x1080 = huge file; limit to 20-30 frames. (2) High resolution—reduce to 800x600 or less. (3) Complex imagery—photographs compress worse than simple graphics. (4) No frame optimization—full frames stored instead of just changes. Solutions: Reduce frame count, lower resolution, use PNG optimizers after creation (OptiPNG, pngquant reduce 10-30%), or switch to WebP for photographic content.

Yes, but limited quality improvement. Converting GIF to APNG preserves existing quality but doesn't magically add detail or colors—original 256-color limitation remains. Benefits: Smoother transparency edges (8-bit alpha vs 1-bit), slightly better compression. Best practice: If you have original high-quality source images, create APNG from those instead. Use GIF Splitter to extract frames, then create APNG from extracted PNGs for slight quality improvement.

Yes, completely free with generous limits! Free tier: Up to 50 images (10MB each), all timing controls, full 24-bit color + alpha transparency, no watermarks. Processing takes 10-45 seconds depending on frame count and resolution. Free tier covers 95% of use cases—most APNG animations are 10-30 frames. Advanced features (batch creation, higher resolution) may require paid plan.

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