How to use the PNG to AVIF Converter
- 1Drop your PNG files into the box above, or tap to choose them.
- 2Each file converts to AVIF right away in your browser.
- 3Download files one by one, or all at once as a ZIP.
PNG vs AVIF
| PNG | AVIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparent background | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy or lossless |
| Best for | screenshots, logos and graphics that need sharp edges or transparency | the smallest web images at a given quality |
Why convert PNG to AVIF?
PNG is great for screenshots, logos and graphics that need sharp edges or transparency, but photos as PNG are several times larger than the same photo as JPG. AVIF is a modern web image format built on the AV1 video codec, so the file will open where you need it.
What is a PNG file?
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is the standard lossless image format of the web. It is best for screenshots, logos and graphics that need sharp edges or transparency.
The catch: photos as PNG are several times larger than the same photo as JPG.
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.
Is this PNG to AVIF 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.
PNG to AVIF Converter – FAQ
Is the PNG to AVIF Converter free?
Yes. Convert as many PNG files to AVIF as you like – no sign-up, no limits and no watermark.
Are my PNG files uploaded anywhere?
No. Every file is converted on your device, in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
Can I convert many PNG files to AVIF at once?
Yes. Drop in a whole batch and download them all together as one ZIP file.
Will I lose quality converting PNG to AVIF?
Very little. Use the quality slider – 90% looks the same as the original for almost every photo.