PNG to UYVY Converter

Convert PNG to UYVY packed YUV 4:2:2 format free

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Broadcast Standard

UYVY is the standard packed format for video capture and SDI hardware — your PNG becomes a broadcast-compatible video frame.

Video Integration

Convert PNG to the exact pixel format that video capture cards and broadcast equipment expect for real-time processing.

Online Processing

No video SDK or driver development toolkit needed. Convert PNG to UYVY pixel data through the web browser.

How to convert PNG to UYVY

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose uyvy or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your uyvy file right afterwards

About formats

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless raster image format developed by the PNG Development Group and published as a W3C Recommendation on October 1, 1996, created as a patent-free replacement for GIF after the Unisys LZW patent controversy. PNG uses a two-stage compression pipeline: a prediction filter selects the optimal per-row preprocessing (none, sub, up, average, or Paeth), then DEFLATE compression encodes the filtered data. The format supports rich color modes — 1/2/4/8/16-bit grayscale, 8/16-bit per channel true color, and indexed color with palettes up to 256 entries — all with optional alpha transparency ranging from a single transparent color to a full per-pixel alpha channel with 256 or 65536 levels. PNG also stores gamma correction, ICC color profiles, text metadata, and suggested background color. One advantage is lossless compression with transparency — PNG preserves every pixel exactly while supporting smooth semi-transparent edges, making it the standard format for web graphics, UI elements, logos, screenshots, and any image where artifacts or color shifts are unacceptable. Universal support is another core strength: every web browser, operating system, image editor, and programming library handles PNG natively. The format has proven remarkably durable — after nearly three decades, PNG remains the default lossless web image format. While newer formats like WebP and AVIF offer better compression, PNG's combination of lossless quality, full transparency, and absolute ubiquity keeps it indispensable.
Initial release: October 1, 1996
UYVY is a packed pixel format for storing images and video frames in YUV 4:2:2 chroma-subsampled color space, with the UYVY designation indicating the byte ordering within each 4-byte macropixel: U (Cb), Y0, V (Cr), Y1. Each macropixel encodes two horizontal pixels sharing a single pair of chrominance samples (U and V) but retaining individual luminance values (Y0 and Y1), achieving 2:1 horizontal chroma subsampling that reduces data size by 33% compared to full 4:4:4 YUV while maintaining full luminance resolution. The UYVY ordering is specified as a FOURCC code in Microsoft's Video for Windows and DirectShow frameworks, and is commonly used in professional video capture cards, broadcast equipment, and video processing pipelines. UYVY raw files contain no header — the pixel data is a flat sequence of U,Y,V,Y byte quadruplets, requiring external specification of image dimensions. The 4:2:2 subsampling exploits the human visual system's lower spatial resolution for color compared to brightness: the eye notices luminance detail at much higher spatial frequencies than chrominance detail, so sharing color samples between adjacent pixels produces no visible quality loss in practice. One advantage is broadcast-standard compatibility: UYVY's 4:2:2 sampling matches the chrominance structure used in professional video standards (ITU-R BT.601, SDI), making it the natural format for video capture hardware and frame-accurate processing. The format's efficient memory layout is another strength — the packed byte arrangement enables fast DMA transfers between capture hardware and system memory. UYVY data is handled by FFmpeg, ImageMagick, and professional video capture/editing software.
Developer: ITU-T / Microsoft
Initial release: 1982

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert PNG to UYVY?

UYVY is a packed YUV 4:2:2 format used by video capture cards and broadcast hardware. It is a standard pixel format for real-time video.

What uses UYVY?

Video capture devices, SDI interfaces, DirectShow filters, V4L2 drivers, and broadcast signal processing equipment use UYVY pixel format.

What is YUV 4:2:2?

4:2:2 means chrominance is sampled at half the horizontal resolution of luminance — a broadcast-standard balance of quality and bandwidth.

Is this conversion free?

Standard PNG to UYVY conversion is free on Convertio. Premium plans support batch frame conversion for video work.

Do I need resolution metadata?

Yes — UYVY is raw pixel data without a header. You must know the dimensions to interpret the output correctly.

How is UYVY different from YUV?

UYVY is a specific packed pixel arrangement (U-Y-V-Y byte order) of 4:2:2 data. YUV is the broader color space category.

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