Convert PSD to APNG Online

Convert PSD to APNG Online

Turn a set of Photoshop PSD files into one animated PNG: upload your PSDs in order, set a frame rate, and download a single looping APNG. Each PSD is flattened to its composited image and becomes one frame — layers and masks are merged, not split into separate frames. Because PSD can carry an alpha channel and APNG stores full 8-bit per-pixel transparency, transparent areas survive the conversion intact. Upload one PSD and you get a clean one-frame APNG; upload several and each becomes a frame in the animation.

How to Convert PSD to APNG

1. Upload Your PSD Files: Drag and drop or click "Add Files" to add your Photoshop files. They become frames in the order you add them, so arrange them before converting.
2. Set the Frame Rate: Pick a value from the FRAMERATE dropdown — 10 FPS (Recommended) for a typical loop, or anywhere from 1 FPS (Slideshow) up to 50 FPS (Max Speed) to slow it down or speed it up.
3. Adjust Colors, Quality, or Resolution (Optional): Use Image Quality (%) to trade detail for a smaller file, reduce the Colors palette to shrink it further, or set a Preset Resolution / Width x Height to resize every frame.
4. Convert and Download: Click Convert and save your APNG. Files upload over an encrypted connection, are processed on our servers, and are deleted automatically after a few hours. No sign-up, no watermark.

APNG vs GIF for PSD Frames

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I combine multiple PSD files into one animated APNG?

Add every PSD you want as a frame before you convert — the upload order is the playback order. Each file is flattened to its composited image and becomes one frame, and the FRAMERATE setting controls how long each frame is shown. A single uploaded PSD produces a valid one-frame (static) APNG.

Does the converter keep my Photoshop layers separate?

No. Each PSD is flattened to the single composited image you would see with all visible layers merged, and that becomes one frame. Layers, masks, and adjustment layers are baked into the frame, not turned into individual frames. If you want each layer as its own frame, export them as separate PSD or PNG files in Photoshop first, then upload those in order.

Will transparency from my PSD carry over to the APNG?

Yes. If a PSD has transparent areas (an alpha channel rather than a flattened white background), APNG preserves them with full 8-bit per-pixel alpha — so soft edges, drop shadows, and partial transparency stay smooth. In our testing, a PSD with a feathered cutout produced an APNG with clean anti-aliased edges, where the same source exported to GIF showed a hard, jagged outline.

Why pick APNG over GIF for Photoshop artwork?

GIF caps every frame at 256 colors, which adds visible banding to gradients, glows, and soft shadows common in PSD designs. APNG stores full 24-bit color losslessly, so the frames look like the Photoshop composite. APNG also has true 8-bit alpha versus GIF's 1-bit on/off transparency. If you specifically need the universal compatibility of GIF, use PSD to GIF instead.

Which browsers and apps play APNG files?

Chrome 59+, Firefox 3+, Safari 8+, Edge 79+, and Opera 46+ play APNG natively — about 94.7% of users worldwide per caniuse. In an app or old browser that does not support it (such as Internet Explorer), the file falls back to showing its first frame as a normal still PNG. If you only need a single static image, use PSD to PNG.