How to use the AVIF to GIF Converter
- 1Drop your AVIF files into the box above, or tap to choose them.
- 2Each file converts to GIF right away in your browser.
- 3Download files one by one, or all at once as a ZIP.
AVIF vs GIF
| AVIF | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparent background | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| Compression | Lossy or lossless | Lossless |
| Best for | the smallest web images at a given quality | simple animations and stickers that play anywhere |
Why convert AVIF to GIF?
AVIF is great for the smallest web images at a given quality, but older editors, Office apps and many upload forms reject it. GIF is a 1987 format still used everywhere for short animations, so the file will open where you need it.
What is an AVIF file?
AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is a modern web image format built on the AV1 video codec. It is best for the smallest web images at a given quality.
The catch: older editors, Office apps and many upload forms reject it.
What is a GIF file?
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is a 1987 format still used everywhere for short animations. It is best for simple animations and stickers that play anywhere.
The catch: only 256 colours, so photos look grainy.
Is this AVIF to GIF Converter safe?
Yes. Conversion happens on your own device inside your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server, so nobody else can see them – it even works offline once the page has loaded.
AVIF to GIF Converter – FAQ
Is the AVIF to GIF Converter free?
Yes. Convert as many AVIF files to GIF as you like – no sign-up, no limits and no watermark.
Are my AVIF files uploaded anywhere?
No. Every file is converted on your device, in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
Can I convert many AVIF files to GIF at once?
Yes. Drop in a whole batch and download them all together as one ZIP file.
Will I lose quality converting AVIF to GIF?
No. GIF keeps every pixel, though the file may be larger than the original.