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    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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    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.

    Animated image format comparison for transparency
    FeatureGIFAPNG
    Max Colors25616.7 million
    TransparencyBinary (on/off)Full alpha (256 levels)
    File SizeBaseline10-30% larger
    Browser Support100%97%+
    Discord Stickers
    Telegram Stickers
    Email SupportLimited
    Smooth GradientsBanding visibleSmooth

    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
    No upload required
    Instant processing
    Works on any device

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