AVIF Converter

Encode to AVIF or decode AVIF back to JPG and PNG.

Drop images here or click to browse

Processing happens on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

100% Private

Files are processed locally in your browser. They never touch our servers.

Smart Defaults

Sensible settings are applied automatically. Fine tune them only if you want to.

Batch Processing

Drop multiple images at once and download everything together as a ZIP.

How to use AVIF Converter

  1. Drop your images onto the page, or click to pick them from your device
  2. Use the default settings, or adjust the options for your file type and target result
  3. Download the finished images one by one, or save the full batch as a ZIP

What AVIF Converter is for

Use this tool when you need a fast, private way to prepare images for websites, upload forms, email, social media, ecommerce listings, documentation or everyday sharing.

  • Prepare images for websites, email, upload forms and social media.
  • Process one image or a batch of images directly in your browser.
  • Download finished files without creating an account or adding a watermark.
  • Keep your image workflow private by avoiding unnecessary uploads.
Privacy note: This tool runs locally in your browser. Your selected image files are not uploaded to CompressImage.ca. Read more on our promise page.

Best practices for better results

Image optimization works best when you choose the right balance between file size, visual quality, dimensions, format compatibility and privacy. These tips help you get a cleaner result.

  • Start from the original image whenever possible.
  • Review the output before publishing or deleting your original file.
  • Use related tools like resize, convert or metadata removal when you need a more specific result.
  • Choose the right format for the job: JPEG for photos, PNG for sharp graphics and WebP for modern websites.

AVIF: the newest image format worth knowing

AVIF is built on the AV1 video codec and currently delivers the best compression of any mainstream image format: typically 20 to 30 percent smaller than WebP and around half the size of JPEG at comparable visual quality. It handles transparency, wide color, and HDR. The catch has always been support, but that story is now settled in modern browsers.

BrowserAVIF support
ChromeYes, since version 85
FirefoxYes, since version 93
SafariYes, since 16.4
EdgeYes, current versions

Convert to AVIF, or escape from it

This converter works in both directions. Feed it JPG or PNG and get AVIF out for maximum page speed. Feed it AVIF files that some tool or download handed you, and get JPG or PNG back for software that has not caught up yet: plenty of desktop editors, office suites, and upload forms still reject AVIF. Both directions run locally in your browser using libavif compiled to WebAssembly.

Avoid this: expecting AVIF encoding to be instant. It is the most computationally heavy format here, and large images can take a little while. The progress bar paces itself honestly, and the result is usually worth the wait.

Where AVIF fits in a real workflow

Use AVIF for hero images and photo heavy pages where every kilobyte of Largest Contentful Paint counts, ideally alongside fallbacks in a picture element. Use WebP when you want one format that works absolutely everywhere with minimal fuss. And keep originals in either case: like all lossy formats, AVIF conversion is one way.

Related image tools

These tools solve similar image optimization problems and work the same way: locally in your browser, with no required upload.

  • JFIF to JPG: Rename JFIF photos to standard JPG files
  • JPEG to JPG: Save JPEG files with the standard .jpg extension
  • SVG to JPG: Rasterise SVG vector files into JPG images
  • GIF to JPG: Save the first frame of a GIF as a JPG

AVIF Converter FAQ

Is AVIF Converter free to use?

Yes. Every tool on CompressImage.ca is free to use, with no signup, no watermarks and no daily limits.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. Processing happens locally in your browser using your own device. Your files never leave your computer or phone.

What image formats are supported?

JPG, PNG and WebP work across the main tools. AVIF and HEIC are supported in the tools that specifically mention them.