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About AVIF Format

AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is a next-generation image format based on the AV1 video codec. Developed by the Alliance for Open Media, AVIF delivers exceptional compression efficiency, often 50% smaller than JPEG and 20% smaller than WebP at similar quality levels. AVIF supports HDR, wide color gamut, transparency, and animation, making it ideal for modern web applications. For maximum compatibility, consider using our AVIF to JPG converter when sharing with users on older browsers.

Superior Compression

50% smaller than JPEG at same quality

HDR & Wide Color

Supports 10-bit and 12-bit color depth

Transparency

Full alpha channel support like PNG

Animation Support

Animated sequences like GIF but smaller

Why Use AVIF Format?

Faster Page Loads

AVIF's superior compression means faster loading websites. Convert your images using our JPG to AVIF or PNG to AVIF tools to dramatically reduce bandwidth usage.

Modern Browser Support

Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all support AVIF. For older browsers, use our AVIF to WebP fallback converter.

Professional Quality

AVIF preserves fine details and gradients better than JPEG. Use our image resizer with AVIF for perfect results.

Royalty-Free

AVIF is an open, royalty-free format backed by major tech companies. No licensing fees or restrictions.

AVIF vs Other Formats

Feature AVIF WebP JPEG PNG
Compression Best Good Average Large
Transparency Yes Yes No Yes
Animation Yes Yes No No
HDR Support Yes No No No
Browser Support ~93% 97% 100% 100%

Frequently Asked Questions

AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is a modern image format developed by the Alliance for Open Media. It uses the AV1 video codec for image compression, delivering files that are typically 50% smaller than JPEG and 20% smaller than WebP at equivalent quality. AVIF supports transparency, animation, HDR, and wide color gamut.

In terms of compression, AVIF generally outperforms WebP by 20-30% for similar quality. However, WebP has broader browser support (97% vs 93%). For maximum performance, use AVIF with a WebP fallback. Our AVIF to WebP converter makes this easy.

AVIF is supported by Chrome (85+), Firefox (93+), Safari (16.4+), Edge (85+), and Opera. This covers approximately 93% of global users. For older browsers, provide a JPEG or WebP fallback using the HTML picture element.

Most modern web browsers can open AVIF files directly. On Windows 11 and macOS Ventura+, native support is included. For older systems, use our AVIF to JPG converter or AVIF to PNG converter to create compatible files. Image editors like Photoshop (with plugins), GIMP 2.10+, and Paint.NET also support AVIF.

Yes! AVIF fully supports alpha channel transparency, just like PNG. This makes it excellent for logos, icons, and graphics with transparent backgrounds. Use our PNG to AVIF converter to preserve transparency while reducing file size.

Yes, AVIF supports animation sequences similar to GIF but with much better compression. Animated AVIF files can be 90% smaller than equivalent GIFs. Use our GIF to Animated AVIF converter to create compact animations. For broader compatibility, check our GIF tools section.

On average, AVIF files are 50% smaller than JPEG at equivalent visual quality. For example, a 500KB JPEG might be only 250KB as AVIF with no visible difference. Use our JPG to AVIF converter to start saving bandwidth immediately.

Many of our converters run directly in your browser using modern JavaScript technology, ensuring your images never leave your device. For complex AVIF operations requiring specialized libraries, secure server-side processing is used with automatic file deletion after conversion.