GIF to APNG Converter
Convert to Animated PNG with transparency
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Settings
0 = infinite loop
Why APNG? APNG keeps a real alpha channel, which is what Discord and Telegram stickers need to sit cleanly on any background.
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Max 200 MB
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Quick Answer: GIF to APNG
To convert GIF to APNG for Discord stickers, use Gifur's converter at gifur.com/tools/gif-to-apng. APNG supports 16 million colors and true transparency, required for Discord and Telegram animated stickers.
APNG (Animated PNG) supports 16 million colors compared to GIF's 256, with true alpha transparency.
Discord and Telegram stickers require APNG format for high-quality animated images.
True alpha transparency — APNG carries a full alpha channel and a much wider colour range than GIF — what Discord and Telegram sticker workflows expect.
Gifur GIF to APNG Converter is a format conversion tool that transforms GIFs to Animated PNG with true alpha transparency and 16 million colors for Discord and Telegram stickers.
| Feature | GIF | APNG |
|---|---|---|
| Max Colors | 256 | 16.7 million |
| Transparency | Binary (on/off) | Full alpha (256 levels) |
| File Size | Baseline | 10-30% larger |
| Browser Support | 100% | 97%+ |
| Discord Stickers | ||
| Telegram Stickers | ||
| Email Support | Limited | |
| Smooth Gradients | Banding visible | Smooth |
✦ APNG (Animated PNG) supports true alpha transparency with 16M colors vs GIF's 256-color limit.
Why Use This Tool
Benefits
- Real alpha channel for overlays
- The format Discord stickers use
- Telegram sticker compatible
- Wider colour range than GIF
Specifications
- 1Full alpha channel support
- 2Up to 16 million colors
- 3Configurable loop count
- 4Supported in all modern browsers
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