Convert PNG to AVIF

Private by design: the conversion runs on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

  1. Choose the target format
  2. Drop your file (or click to browse)
  3. Download the converted file
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Output format: avif

AVIF is where an illustration, a chart or a product shot ends up once page weight is the thing being optimised: it beats both PNG and WebP on size and, unlike JPG, it keeps a transparent background. The AV1 encoder here is the jSquash WebAssembly build, running inside this tab. Expect a few seconds of work per image and a file that is often a tenth of the PNG that went in.

Frequently asked questions

Can AVIF store a transparent background?
Yes, with a full alpha channel, so a logo on a clear background converts without a white box appearing behind it.
Why is the encode taking several seconds?
AV1 searches much harder for redundancy than PNG deflate ever does. That search is exactly what buys the smaller file, and it happens on this device rather than on a rented server.
Is AVIF a sensible choice for a screenshot?
It holds fine text better than JPG does, but PNG remains the honest answer for a pixel exact interface capture. Save AVIF for photographs, illustrations and anything already destined for a web page.