AVIF to PNG
AVIF, based on the AV1 video codec, compresses more efficiently than PNG or JPG but has the newest and least universal support — PNG trades that efficiency for support in essentially every image tool ever made.
If an AVIF file won't open in your photo editor or design software at all, converting to PNG first is usually the quickest workaround.
As a rule of thumb: stick with AVIF when you need it for modern browsers, maximum compression, and convert to PNG when screenshots, logos, graphics with text is what you actually need instead. Transparency support carries over either way.
AVIF vs PNG
| AVIF | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy or lossless (most efficient) | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Modern browsers, maximum compression | Screenshots, logos, graphics with text |
Frequently asked
- Is my AVIF file uploaded to a server?
- No — the conversion runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your image never leaves your device.
- What's the maximum file size?
- There's no hard limit, but very large images (over ~50 megapixels) may be slow to process since everything runs on your device rather than a server.
- Can I convert multiple files at once?
- Yes, the converter above accepts multiple files and lets you download them all at once as a zip.