PixFlipAVIF Converter — Convert AVIF to Any Format
Convert AVIF images to widely supported formats, or compress your images to AVIF for the best possible file size.
What is AVIF?
AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is a next-generation image format based on the AV1 video codec. It offers significantly better compression than WebP and JPEG — often producing files 50% smaller than JPEG at the same visual quality.
AVIF supports HDR, wide color gamut, transparency, and both lossy and lossless compression. It's supported by Chrome, Firefox, Safari 16+, and Edge — covering 92%+ of web users.
| Based On | AV1 video codec |
| Compression | Lossy & Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes |
| HDR Support | Yes |
| Browser Support | 92%+ |
| File Extension | .avif |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AVIF?
AVIF is a next-generation image format based on the AV1 video codec. It offers the best compression ratio of any mainstream image format.
Is AVIF better than WebP?
In most cases, yes — AVIF produces smaller files than WebP at equivalent quality. However, WebP has broader browser support (97% vs 92%).
Why can't I open AVIF files?
Many desktop applications don't support AVIF yet. Use this tool to convert AVIF to JPG or PNG for universal compatibility.
Is AVIF slow to encode?
AVIF encoding is slower than JPG or WebP, but our tool uses optimized WebAssembly codecs to keep conversion fast.