Free Online APNG Creator — Make Animated PNG Images
Create high-quality animated PNG (APNG) images from your image sequences with our free online tool. Upload multiple frames, adjust the delay and loop settings, and generate a smooth animation with full 24-bit color and 8-bit alpha transparency support. APNG is superior to GIF — it supports millions of colors, smooth transparency, and better compression. Perfect for web animations, icons, stickers, and UI elements. All processing happens locally in your browser.
Upload multiple images as animation frames. They will be arranged in upload order.
Adjust frame delay and loop count to fine-tune your animation.
Preview and download your animated PNG file.
Tips for Creating APNG Animations
- Use PNG images with transparency for the best results — APNG preserves full alpha transparency unlike GIF.
- Keep frame dimensions consistent. All frames are automatically scaled to the largest dimensions.
- APNG files are generally larger than WebP or GIF for similar quality. Use APNG when you need full color depth and transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions — APNG Creator
Is the APNG creator free?
Yes, completely free. No registration, no hidden charges, and no watermarks. All processing happens locally in your browser.
What's the difference between APNG and GIF?
APNG supports 24-bit color (16.7 million colors) and 8-bit alpha transparency (256 levels), while GIF is limited to 256 colors and 1-bit transparency. APNG also typically achieves better compression for photographic content.
What browsers support APNG?
APNG is supported in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Safari. It works everywhere PNG is supported.
What image formats can I upload?
All common image formats are supported including JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, AVIF, SVG, and more.
How many frames can I upload?
You can upload as many frames as you need. Very large images (over 50 megapixels) will be skipped to protect your browser from memory issues.
Can I control the animation speed?
Yes! Use the frame delay slider to control animation speed. Lower values (50-100ms) create faster animations. Higher values (500ms+) create slower sequences.
Is APNG better than GIF?
APNG is superior to GIF in almost every way: millions of colors vs 256, smooth 8-bit transparency vs 1-bit, and often better compression. The main downside is slightly larger file size for simple flat-color animations. For most use cases, APNG is the better choice.