Convert PNG to AVIF
Free, fast and secure — convert PNG to AVIF right in your browser.
Shrink your PNG by converting to AVIF
Converting PNG to AVIF trades a little detail for a much smaller file, making AVIF image the practical choice for fast web pages, email and sharing.
How to convert PNG to AVIF
- 1 Drop your PNG file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to AVIF automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new AVIF file instantly.
PNG vs AVIF
| Feature | PNG | AVIF |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Type | Raster | Raster |
| MIME type | image/png | image/avif |
| Best for | Logos, icons, screenshots and any graphic that needs transparency or pixel-perfect edges. | Cutting-edge web delivery where the smallest possible high-quality image is the goal. |
About the formats
PNG image
PNG is a lossless image format with full alpha transparency. It keeps every pixel exact, which makes it the go-to choice for logos, icons, screenshots and graphics with sharp edges.
Strengths
- Lossless — perfect, repeatable quality
- Full transparency (alpha channel)
- Crisp text, lines and flat colour
Limitations
- Larger files than JPG for photos
- No native animation
- Not ideal for large photographic images
Best for: Logos, icons, screenshots and any graphic that needs transparency or pixel-perfect edges.
AVIF image
AVIF is a next-generation format based on the AV1 video codec. It offers excellent compression, wide colour and transparency, often beating WebP and JPG on file size.
Strengths
- Outstanding compression and quality
- Wide colour gamut and HDR
- Transparency and animation support
Limitations
- Not supported by older browsers/apps
- Slower to encode
- Limited editing-software support
Best for: Cutting-edge web delivery where the smallest possible high-quality image is the goal.