Convert PDF to APNG

Free PDF to APNG converter. Every PDF page becomes a sharp image, delivered as a ZIP when there are several. No signup, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.

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How to convert PDF to APNG

Quick answer: To convert PDF to APNG: upload your PDF file, choose APNG as the output format, click Convert and download the result. It takes a few seconds, needs no account, and your files are deleted from the server after 1 hour.

  1. Upload your PDF file by clicking the upload area, dragging it in, or pasting an image URL.
  2. Select APNG as the output format.
  3. Click Convert and wait a few seconds.
  4. Download your APNG file, or download several files at once as a ZIP.

What changes when you convert PDF to APNG

  • Every page of the PDF is rendered as a sharp image (150 dpi) and saved as APNG. A single-page PDF gives one APNG file.
  • A PDF with several pages gives one APNG image per page, delivered together in a ZIP file (up to 20 pages).
  • Pages are drawn on a white background, so the images have a white page color rather than transparency.
  • Text and vector drawings in the PDF become pixels, so the result is a picture, not selectable text. Password-protected PDFs cannot be converted.

PDF vs APNG at a glance

Comparison of PDF and APNG
FeaturePDFAPNG
Full namePDF (Portable Document Format)APNG (Animated PNG)
Introduced19932004
CompressionLossy or losslessLossless
TransparencyNoYes
AnimationNoYes
Best forSharing, printing and archiving pictures or scans as documents, one image per pageFull-color animations with smooth transparency
CompatibilityOpens in every browser, phone, computer and PDF reader.Supported by all current browsers; ordinary PNG viewers show only the first frame.

When to choose APNG instead of PDF

Choose APNG for full-color animations with smooth transparency. Its main limit: files are larger than animated WebP.

Stay with PDF if you need sharing, printing and archiving pictures or scans as documents, one image per page.

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PDF to APNG FAQ

How do I convert a PDF to APNG?

Upload your PDF, select APNG as the output format, click Convert and download the result. Every page becomes a APNG image. No software or account is needed.

What happens to a PDF with many pages?

Each page is saved as its own APNG image (up to 20 pages), and all the images are delivered together in one ZIP file. A one-page PDF gives a single APNG file.

Will the APNG look sharp?

Pages are rendered at 150 dpi, which is clear on screens and fine for normal printing. You can use Resize to change the pixel size, and Compress to make the APNG files smaller.

Can I convert a password-protected PDF to APNG?

No. Remove the password in your PDF reader first, then upload the file again.

Can I edit the text after converting a PDF to APNG?

No. The pages become pictures, so the text is no longer selectable. Keep the original PDF if you still need to edit or copy the text.

Is it free and safe to convert PDF to APNG here?

Yes. It is free for up to 20 files per day and 100 MB per file, with no sign-up. Files are processed on our server, never shared, and deleted automatically after 1 hour.

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