How it works
Complete the job in three clear steps
- Choose an animated GIF.
- Set the available options and create an APNG image.
- Review and download the new file.
Private Lucaden images & media tool
GIF to APNG Converter
Convert an animated GIF into a looping animated PNG with local FFmpeg processing.
Free to use Your source stays on this device and is processed in temporary browser memory.
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Important
Check the result before relying on it
Keep an untouched copy of important source files. Browser processing depends on available device memory, and you should inspect every downloaded result before deleting the original.
Practical details
What this Lucaden tool does
Convert an animated GIF into a looping animated PNG with local FFmpeg processing.
Lucaden creates a separate output and leaves the original file unchanged.
Included capabilities
- Animated GIF input
- APNG output
- Loop preservation
- Local FFmpeg processing
Useful for
- Improve animation color depth
- Use alpha-friendly animation
- Prepare an APNG asset
- Convert legacy animations
Questions
About this tool
Is APNG supported everywhere?
Modern browsers support APNG, but confirm support in the destination application.
Will the file be smaller?
Not necessarily. Lossless APNG can be larger than palette-based GIF.
Open-source foundations
Built transparently
Lucaden documents its standards sources, architectural references, and permissive runtime dependencies while keeping this workspace consistent with the Lucaden interface.