Convert Lottie to APNG Online — Animated PNG from JSON
Turn Lottie animations into animated PNG files with full color support.
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- 1 · Drop your files
Drag & drop or choose Lottie JSON files. No account required on Free—paid plans unlock bigger batches, higher limits, and priority queues.
- 2 · We convert securely
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Lottie is a JSON-based animation format introduced by Airbnb for high-quality vector motion on web and mobile platforms. Instead of storing pixel frames, a Lottie file stores animation instructions that are rendered by a runtime player.
Authoritative reference: Lottie official docs
Lottie is ideal for product UI animations and app interactions, but it is not universally supported in email clients and social apps. Converting to GIF improves compatibility for broad sharing workflows.
APNG (Animated Portable Network Graphics) is an extension of the PNG format that adds support for animation. Unlike GIF, APNG supports full 24-bit color and 8-bit alpha transparency, producing smoother animations without color banding or jagged edges on transparent areas. APNG was created by Mozilla in 2004 and became widely supported after Chrome adopted it in 2017.
Learn more: APNG on Wikipedia
APNG is ideal for animated stickers, UI micro-interactions, and any context where GIF quality falls short. Browsers that don't support APNG animation gracefully display the first frame as a static PNG. For broader compatibility at the cost of color depth, GIF remains the universal fallback; for smaller file sizes, WebP animation is an alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is APNG?
APNG (Animated PNG) is an extension of the PNG format that supports animation. Unlike GIF, APNG supports full 24-bit color and 8-bit alpha transparency, producing smoother animations with no color banding.
APNG files work as a drop-in replacement for static PNG—browsers that don't support APNG will simply display the first frame.
How does APNG compare to GIF?
APNG offers significantly better quality than GIF. While GIF is limited to 256 colors per frame, APNG supports the full 16.7 million color palette plus smooth alpha transparency.
APNG files are typically similar in size to GIF but look much better, especially for animations with gradients, shadows, or semi-transparent elements. If you need maximum compatibility over quality, try our Lottie to GIF converter instead.
Which browsers support APNG?
All modern browsers support APNG, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. APNG has had universal browser support since Chrome added it in 2017.
Even in older browsers or contexts that don't support APNG animation, the file displays as a static PNG showing the first frame—graceful degradation by design.
Which output format should I choose for my Lottie animation?
It depends on your priority—quality, compatibility, or file size. APNG delivers the best visual fidelity with full-color and alpha transparency, making it ideal for UI assets and stickers.
For universal compatibility (email, older platforms), GIF is the safest choice. For the smallest file size with good quality, WebP is excellent—though email support is limited. Choose based on where your animation will be displayed.
What are the limits for this converter?
| Tier | Max File Size | Max Files/Batch | Parallel Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest/Free | 50 MB | 50 files | 3 at once |
| Pro | 1024 MB | 1000 files | 6 at once |
Note: File size limits are specific to this converter. Batch and parallel processing limits apply to all images converters site-wide. See all converter limits →
How are credits calculated for this conversion?
Cost: 1 credit per 50 frames
How it works:
- 1-50 frames: 1 credit
- 51-100 frames: 2 credits
- 101-150 frames: 3 credits
- 151-200 frames: 4 credits
Example: A 30-frame animation = 1 credit. A 300-frame animation = 6 credits.
Why per-frame? Each frame requires individual rendering and encoding. Longer animations with more frames need proportionally more processing.
What are my daily and monthly credit limits?
Credit allocations vary by account tier:
| Tier | Daily Limit | Monthly Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Guest | 100 credits/day | — |
| Free | 100 credits/day | — |
| Pro | — | 12,000 credits/month |
Daily credits (Guest & Free tiers) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro) reset on your billing cycle date.
Note: With 1 credit per 50 frames, short animations under 50 frames cost 1 credit each. Pro users can convert thousands of animations per month.
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What's New in Lottie to APNG
Latest improvements to this converter
Initial release of Lottie to APNG converter for animated PNG generation from Lottie animations.
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