APNG

Basic information about APNG file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension APNG（*.APNG or *.apng）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the APNG file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the APNG file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the APNG file with their brief description and a list of programs that support APNG file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the APNG file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the APNG file?
How to open a APNG file?
What programs do I need to open a APNG file?
What programs help to create and edit a APNG file?
How to convert APNG files to another file format?
How to convert another files to APNG file format?

1.Detail information about APNG file extension: Animated Portable Network Graphic

Software programs that will open, edit or convert APNG files
File type	Animated Portable Network Graphic	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Binary
Description	APNG file is a Animated Portable Network Graphic. Unofficial extension to the Animated Portable Network Graphic (APNG) format; contains multiple frames (.PNG images) used for an animation sequence; similar to an animated .GIF file, but also supports 24-bit images and 8-bit transparency.
Windows	XnViewMP Opera Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome with APNG extension Bandisoft Honeyview
macOS	XnViewMP Opera Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome with APNG extension
Linux	Opera Mozilla Firefox KSquirrel Google Chrome with APNG extension

Can't open a APNG file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.APNG”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the APNG extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support APNG file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of APNG files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a APNG file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a APNG file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a APNG file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the APNG file is damaged.
Whether the APNG file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the APNG file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the APNG file format is incompletely.
Whether the APNG file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a APNG file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a APNG file.

If the APNG file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.