AVIF to PNG Converter
Convert next-gen AVIF images to lossless PNG format. Transparency preserved. Free online, no software needed. Up to 50 MB.
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Also supports WebP, HEIC, JPG, BMP, TIFF, GIF, PSD, ICO • Max 50 MB
How to Convert AVIF to PNG
Upload
Drag and drop your AVIF file into the converter above, or click Choose AVIF File to browse your device.
Convert
Click Convert to PNG. Our server decodes the AVIF image and encodes it as lossless PNG in seconds.
Download
Click Download PNG to save the converted file. That's it — no registration, no email required.
What is AVIF?
AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is a next-generation image format based on the AV1 video codec, developed by the Alliance for Open Media — a consortium including Google, Netflix, Apple, Mozilla, Amazon, and Microsoft. Released in 2019, AVIF delivers exceptional compression efficiency: images can be up to 50% smaller than equivalent JPG files while maintaining the same visual quality.
Beyond compression, AVIF supports features that many older formats lack: transparency (alpha channel), HDR (10-bit and 12-bit color depth), wide color gamut (BT.2020, beyond sRGB), and animation. The format is royalty-free and open-source, which has driven its rapid adoption by major websites looking to reduce bandwidth costs.
The challenge with AVIF is compatibility. While modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari 16+) can display AVIF images natively, most desktop software, email clients, image editors, and older devices still cannot open .avif files. When you save an image from a website and discover nothing on your computer can open it, converting to PNG gives you a universally compatible file with lossless quality and preserved transparency.
Convert AVIF to PNG on Any Device
On Windows
Windows 11 added native AVIF support for previewing in File Explorer and the Photos app. However, Windows 10 cannot open AVIF files at all. Even on Windows 11, most desktop applications — Microsoft Office, Paint, older versions of Photoshop, and many image viewers — do not recognize AVIF. If your AVIF image has transparency (such as a logo or icon) and you need to use it in a document or design tool, converting to PNG preserves the transparent background. Just open this page in any browser, upload, and download a universally compatible PNG.
On Mac
macOS Ventura (13.0) and later support AVIF in Preview, Quick Look, and Safari. If you're running macOS Monterey or earlier, AVIF files won't open. Even on newer macOS versions, apps like Keynote, Pages, and many third-party editors reject .avif files. For images with transparency — icons, logos, UI mockups — PNG is the standard format that every Mac application supports natively. A quick online conversion gives you a file that works everywhere on your Mac without installing any software.
On iPhone / iPad
iOS 16 and later can display AVIF images in Safari and the Photos app. But when you try to share an AVIF file via messaging apps, email, or social media, it may be rejected or displayed as an unrecognized attachment. Converting to PNG in Safari is simple: upload your .avif file, tap Convert, and save the PNG to your Camera Roll. PNG is especially important on iOS when your image has transparency — JPG would replace transparent areas with a solid background.
On Android
Chrome on Android has supported AVIF since 2020, so viewing AVIF images in the browser works fine. But Android's gallery apps, file managers, and sharing tools often can't handle AVIF. Samsung Gallery, Google Photos (older versions), and many messaging apps may show blank thumbnails or fail to attach .avif files. Converting to PNG gives you a file that works with every Android app and preserves transparency for graphics like logos, stickers, and screenshots with transparent backgrounds.
On Chromebook
Chrome browser displays AVIF natively, but when you download an AVIF file to your Chromebook, the Files app may not preview it, and most installed Android apps cannot open it. Since Chromebooks have limited software options and many are managed school devices that restrict installations, a browser-based converter is the most practical way to convert AVIF to PNG — no app installation required, works entirely in the browser.
About the AVIF Format
AVIF uses the AV1 codec for image compression, leveraging decades of video compression research to achieve exceptional efficiency. A typical AVIF photo is 50% smaller than JPG and 20–30% smaller than WebP at the same perceived quality.
AVIF supports 10-bit and 12-bit color depth for HDR content, the BT.2020 wide color gamut, transparency (alpha channel), and animated sequences. It handles both lossy and lossless compression modes. The format is royalty-free, backed by the Alliance for Open Media.
The main drawbacks are limited software support outside web browsers and slow encoding — creating AVIF files is computationally expensive, which is why the format is primarily used by large websites that benefit from bandwidth savings at scale.
About the PNG Format
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless image format created in 1996 as a patent-free alternative to GIF. It has become the standard format for graphics, screenshots, icons, and any image where pixel-perfect quality and transparency are required.
PNG's key strength is lossless compression — no image data is lost, ever. Every pixel in a PNG file is stored exactly as it was created. PNG also supports full alpha transparency (256 levels of opacity per pixel), making it essential for logos, UI elements, overlays, and any graphic that needs transparent backgrounds.
PNG files are larger than lossy formats like AVIF or JPG because lossless compression cannot achieve the same size reduction. However, PNG's universal compatibility is unmatched — every device, browser, image editor, office suite, email client, and operating system supports PNG without any issues.
AVIF vs PNG vs WebP: Comparison
| Feature | AVIF | PNG | WebP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codec | AV1 | Deflate (lossless) | VP8 |
| Year | 2019 | 1996 | 2010 |
| Compression type | Lossy & lossless | Lossless only | Lossy & lossless |
| File size (photo) | Very small | Large | Small |
| Quality loss | Yes (lossy mode) | None | Yes (lossy mode) |
| Max bit depth | 12-bit HDR | 16-bit | 8-bit |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes (full alpha) | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | No (use APNG) | Yes |
| Browser support | Chrome, Firefox, Safari 16+ | Universal | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari 14+ |
| Software support | Very limited | Universal | Growing |
| Best for | Web delivery (bandwidth savings) | Graphics, screenshots, icons, editing | Web delivery (broad support) |
Why Convert AVIF to PNG?
Preserve transparency
If your AVIF image has transparent areas — logos, icons, UI elements, product photos with removed backgrounds — converting to PNG preserves the alpha channel perfectly. JPG does not support transparency and would replace transparent pixels with a solid white background. PNG is the standard format for any image that needs a transparent background.
Lossless quality for editing
PNG stores every pixel without any quality loss, making it ideal for images you plan to edit further. Unlike JPG (which introduces compression artifacts), a PNG file preserves sharp edges, fine text, and subtle gradients exactly as they appear in the original AVIF. If you're working in Photoshop, GIMP, Figma, or Canva, PNG is the best intermediate format.
Universal compatibility
While AVIF is only supported by modern web browsers, PNG works everywhere — every image editor, office suite, email client, messaging app, social media platform, and printing service supports PNG. Converting to PNG ensures your image can be opened, shared, and used in any software on any device.
Screenshots, text & sharp graphics
PNG excels at images with sharp edges, text, diagrams, and UI elements. While JPG creates visible artifacts around text and hard edges, PNG preserves them pixel-perfectly. If your AVIF contains a screenshot, a chart, code snippets, or any graphic with text, PNG is the superior output format compared to JPG.