Convert TGS to APNG Online — Telegram Sticker to Animated PNG
Turn Telegram stickers into animated PNG files with full color support.
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How it works
- 1 · Drop your files
Drag & drop or choose TGS sticker files. No account required on Free—paid plans unlock bigger batches, higher limits, and priority queues.
- 2 · We convert securely
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- 3 · Download & auto-delete
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TGS (Telegram Sticker) is a gzip-compressed Lottie animation format used exclusively for Telegram animated stickers. Each TGS file contains a Lottie JSON animation wrapped in gzip compression, following Telegram's strict sticker guidelines (512x512 max, 3 seconds max, 64KB max).
Authoritative reference: Telegram sticker requirements
TGS files are designed for use within Telegram and are not natively supported outside the platform. Converting to GIF, WebP, or APNG makes your Telegram stickers shareable across any messaging app, social media, or website.
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, making it ideal for Telegram stickers which often use gradients and semi-transparent elements.
Browsers that don't support APNG animation will simply display the first frame as a static PNG—graceful degradation by design.
APNG vs GIF for Telegram stickers?
APNG is a better match for Telegram stickers than GIF. Stickers typically use smooth gradients, soft shadows, and transparency—all areas where GIF's 256-color limit causes visible quality loss.
APNG preserves the full color range and smooth alpha transparency of the original sticker, producing visually identical results. If you need GIF for maximum compatibility, try our TGS to GIF converter instead.
Browser support for 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.
The files also work as standard PNG images in any context that displays static images, showing the first frame.
Can I control APNG dimensions or quality?
The converter preserves the original TGS animation dimensions (up to 512×512) and all frames at full quality. APNG uses lossless compression, so there's no quality setting to adjust—every frame is pixel-perfect.
If you need smaller file sizes and can accept lossy compression, consider converting to animated WebP instead, which typically produces smaller files.
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 sticker = 1 credit. A 300-frame sticker = 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 stickers under 50 frames cost 1 credit each. Pro users can convert thousands of stickers per month.
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What's New in TGS to APNG
Latest improvements to this converter
Initial release of TGS to APNG converter for animated PNG generation from Telegram stickers.
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