Convert DJVU to APNG (Animated PNG)

The DjVu file extension, developed by AT&T Labs in 1996, stands for "Digital Journal Viewer". It is designed to store scanned documents and combine text, line drawings, and images with high compression efficiency. DjVu files are widely used for digitizing books, magazines, and historical documents due to their ability to produce smaller file sizes compared to PDF, JPEG, and TIFF formats. This format employs advanced technologies like image layer separation, progressive loading, and arithmetic coding, making it ideal for web distribution and archival purposes.

Animated Portable Network Graphics (APNG) is an extension of the Portable Network Graphics (PNG) format designed to support animated images. Introduced in 2004, APNG allows for animated sequences while retaining backward compatibility with non-animated PNG files. This format is utilized for its lossless compression, making it ideal for web graphics where image quality is paramount. APNG files are widely used for animated icons, logos, and other elements that benefit from high-quality animations without the artifacts common in GIF files. Its concise, efficient structure makes it a preferred choice among developers and designers focused on optimizing web performance.