GIF to APNG
Convert an animated GIF to animated PNG.
GET
1 credit
/v1/convert/gif-to-apng
curl -OJ "https://convert.toolkitapi.io/v1/convert/gif-to-apng?url=https://toolkitapi.io/animated.gif"
import httpx
resp = httpx.get(
"https://convert.toolkitapi.io/v1/convert/gif-to-apng?url=https://toolkitapi.io/animated.gif",
)
print(resp.json())const resp = await fetch("https://convert.toolkitapi.io/v1/convert/gif-to-apng?url=https://toolkitapi.io/animated.gif", {
});
const data = await resp.json();
console.log(data);# See curl example
Response
200 OK
Binary APNG file streamed as a download (Content-Type: image/apng)Description
Convert an animated GIF to animated PNG.
How to Use
1
1. GET this endpoint with the GIF `url`.
2
2. Save the streamed APNG.
About This Tool
Converts an animated GIF into an animated PNG (APNG). APNG supports 24-bit color and full alpha, so converting up from GIF generally produces a smoother-looking animation — though file size may increase.
Per-frame delays are preserved. The output uses PNG extensions that are understood by modern browsers.
Why Use This Tool
- Higher fidelity — Upgrade color-limited GIFs for modern browsers
- Full alpha — Get smooth anti-aliased edges where GIF uses hard 1-bit transparency
- Web optimization — Modern browsers render APNG directly; pair with WebP for widest support
- Migration — Move legacy GIF libraries to a richer format
Frequently Asked Questions
Will older browsers display the result?
Modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) support APNG. Very old browsers will show only the first frame.
Is file size better?
Usually larger than GIF due to 24-bit color and full alpha. Use WebP for smallest animated payloads.
Is frame timing preserved?
Yes — per-frame delays carry over.
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