How to Convert DCX to APNG — Quick & Free
Fast, instant DCX to APNG conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .dcx file and get .apng in seconds.
Batch Settings
About DCX to APNG Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert DCX to APNG online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .dcx file to CocoConvert, pick APNG as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. DCX is a widely used file format. APNG is a widely used file format. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Your DCX file is decoded and re-encoded as APNG. Converting DCX to APNG maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert DCX to APNG
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1. Upload DCX
Drop your .dcx file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select APNG
Choose .apng from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
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3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
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4. Download
Your .apng file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert DCX to APNG
Your DCX file is decoded and re-encoded as APNG.
Your DCX file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in APNG format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
DCX
.dcx file
| Extension | .dcx |
| MIME Type | image/x-dcx |
| Category | Image |
APNG
.apng file
| Extension | .apng |
| MIME Type | image/apng |
| Category | Image |
Should You Convert DCX to APNG?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a APNG file
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DCX to APNG conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free DCX to APNG conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is DCX to APNG conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large image files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded DCX file and the converted APNG file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting DCX to APNG lose quality?
Converting DCX to APNG maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert APNG back to DCX?
Yes, CocoConvert supports APNG to DCX conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
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