How to Convert PNG to YUV — Quick & Free
Fast, instant PNG to YUV conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .png file and get .yuv in seconds.
Batch Settings
Sur cette page, découvrez comment transformer vos images PNG en fichiers YUV. Le PNG, format largement adopté pour sa compression sans perte et sa gestion de la transparence, est idéal pour le web et l'infographie. Le format YUV, quant à lui, est couramment utilisé dans le traitement vidéo et la diffusion télévisuelle, car il sépare les composantes de luminance (Y) et de chrominance (UV), optimisant ainsi la perception visuelle humaine et réduisant la bande passante nécessaire. Cette conversion est essentielle pour les professionnels de l'audiovisuel, les chercheurs ou toute personne ayant besoin d'intégrer des éléments graphiques dans des flux vidéo ou des analyses d'images plus poussées. Notre outil en ligne simplifie ce processus, garantissant une transition fluide et la préservation de la qualité de vos données visuelles. Explorez les avantages de cette conversion pour vos projets spécifiques.
- Archivage de documents administratifs numérisés pour la télévision (INA)
- Intégration d'éléments graphiques dans des productions audiovisuelles québécoises
- Préparation d'images pour des études en vision par ordinateur dans des laboratoires suisses
En France et en Belgique, l'utilisation du YUV est prédominante dans les infrastructures de télédiffusion et la post-production, nécessitant souvent des conversions précises depuis des sources graphiques comme le PNG pour assurer la conformité aux standards broadcast.
About PNG to YUV Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert PNG to YUV online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .png file to CocoConvert, pick YUV as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. PNG uses lossless compression and supports transparency, making it perfect for graphics, logos, and screenshots. YUV is a widely used file format. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Your PNG file is decoded and re-encoded as YUV. Converting PNG to YUV 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 PNG to YUV
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1. Upload PNG
Drop your .png file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select YUV
Choose .yuv 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 .yuv file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert PNG to YUV
Your PNG file is decoded and re-encoded as YUV.
Your PNG file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in YUV format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
PNG
.png file
| Extension | .png |
| MIME Type | image/png |
| Category | Image |
YUV
.yuv file
| Extension | .yuv |
| MIME Type | image/x-yuv |
| Category | Image |
Should You Convert PNG to YUV?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a YUV file
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PNG to YUV conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free PNG to YUV 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 PNG to YUV 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 PNG file and the converted YUV file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting PNG to YUV lose quality?
Converting PNG to YUV maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert YUV back to PNG?
Yes, CocoConvert supports YUV to PNG conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
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