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apng2gif for Mac

Convert APNG animations into animated GIF format

Quick answer: apng2gif is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install apng2gif. It is distributed under the libpng-2.0 AND Zlib licence. It has 3 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What apng2gif is

apng2gif is a command-line tool for macOS: convert APNG animations into animated GIF format.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the libpng-2.0 AND Zlib licence.

How to install apng2gif

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install apng2gif.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install apng2gif on Mac?

Run brew install apng2gif in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is apng2gif open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the libpng-2.0 AND Zlib licence.

Does apng2gif run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is apng2gif?

It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9956 in this catalogue.

What version of apng2gif is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.8.