GifToApng Converter

Multimedia elements are commonly used over the web to express all kinds of things. However, movies can take a lot of space and time to load, and one format in particular managed to attract attention because of this. GIF files are found almost everywhere, but there’s a better format you can convert it to using tools like GifToApng Converter.

The application comes in a lightweight package and doesn’t even need to be installed on your computer to be able to work. This means you can carry it around on a USB flash drive to convert files from other computers as well. The only thing you need to make sure of is that the target PC is fitted with Java Runtime Environment.

As the name suggests, the application’s core function is to convert GIF animated files into APNG files, which are similar in purpose, but rely on the PNG file format. You might need some specialized applications to open it, but they can also be previewed in most common web browsers. Another advantage is that they take up less space, and support transparency, unlike GIF files.

On the visual side of things, the application stores all of its features in a compact, and neatly organized window. Needless to say that the only supported file type is GIF, and you can load it either by dragging it over the main window, or using the dedicated browse dialog. Sadly, you can only process one file at a time.

By default, the destination is the same as the source, and so is the name, except for the extension. You’re free to change the directory where it’s saved, as well as the name. It can take a little while to get the job done, especially with large GIF files, and the computer can suffer from performance spikes in the process.

All things considered, we come to the conclusion that GifToApng Converter is a lightweight, but practical application that does exactly what the name suggests. Portability lets you carry it around, while the simple design quickly gets you up and running. It might take some time for conversion to finish, but deserves a try overall.