Convert Lottie to APNG
Export a Lottie animation as an animated PNG (APNG) — full color and smooth transparency, without GIF's limits.
How it works
- 1Upload a Lottie file (.json, .lottie, or .tgs), or try the example
- 2Adjust frame rate, quality, resolution and transparency
- 3Export to any format — or optimize and repackage as dotLottie
Nothing is uploaded. SVG output uses SMIL and needs no JavaScript; APNG and WebM keep the full color and transparency GIF can't.
About converting Lottie to APNG
APNG is the modern upgrade to the animated GIF: full 24-bit color (no gradient banding) and 8-bit alpha (smooth, anti-aliased transparency instead of hard 1-bit edges). Because an APNG is a valid PNG, viewers that don't animate it still show the first frame instead of breaking.
It's the best single-file animated image when quality and clean transparency matter — icons, logos, and detailed line art especially. Files can be larger than a lossy WebM, so for long clips consider WebM; for a crisp, self-contained animated image, APNG wins.
Which format should I use?
| Format | Type | Transparency | Color | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIF | Animated image | 1-bit (hard edges) | 256 colors | Email, chat, universal support |
| APNG | Animated image | 8-bit (smooth) | Full 24-bit | Icons, logos, quality over size |
| WebM | Video | Yes (VP9 alpha) | Full | Small web video, transparent overlays |
| MP4 | Video | None | Full | Social, ads, video editors |
| SVG | Vector (SMIL) | Yes | Full | Runtime-free embeds |
| PNG / WebP | Still image | Yes | Full | Posters, thumbnails, placeholders |
Frequently asked questions
Is APNG widely supported?+
Yes — all major browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari) display APNG, roughly 96% of users. Others simply see the first frame.
Is APNG better than GIF?+
For quality, yes: full color and 8-bit alpha vs GIF's 256 colors and 1-bit transparency. File size depends on the animation.
Can I export a transparent APNG?+
Yes — enable “Transparent background” and the alpha channel is preserved.
