AVIF to PNG Converter

AVIF to PNG conversion — fast, free, and browser-based

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Universal Access

Move from AVIF to PNG to guarantee your images display correctly on older browsers, legacy apps, and any device that lacks AVIF support.

Any Device, Any OS

Run AVIF to PNG conversion on desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Works on every operating system with a modern web browser.

Batch Support

Queue multiple AVIF files and convert them all to PNG at once — saving time when you have many files to process in a single session.

How to convert AVIF to PNG

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose png or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your png file right afterwards

About formats

AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is a modern image format derived from the AV1 video codec, developed by the Alliance for Open Media and specified in February 2019. The format leverages the intra-frame coding tools of AV1 — a royalty-free video codec backed by Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Netflix, and other major technology companies — to compress still images with substantially higher efficiency than JPEG, PNG, or even WebP. AVIF stores images in the HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) container, supporting both lossy and lossless compression, HDR (high dynamic range) with wide color gamuts up to 12-bit depth, alpha transparency, and animated sequences. At equivalent visual quality, AVIF files are typically 30-50% smaller than WebP and 50-70% smaller than JPEG, representing the largest compression improvement in mainstream image formats in over a decade. One advantage is exceptional compression efficiency — AVIF delivers visually indistinguishable images at dramatically lower file sizes, directly reducing bandwidth consumption and improving page load times for web content. The royalty-free licensing model provides another key strength: unlike HEIC/HEIF which relies on patent-encumbered HEVC, AVIF's AV1 foundation is free for anyone to implement without licensing fees. Browser support has reached broad adoption, with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all rendering AVIF natively. The format is rapidly gaining adoption for web images where quality-to-size ratio is paramount.
Initial release: February 8, 2019
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless raster image format developed by the PNG Development Group and published as a W3C Recommendation on October 1, 1996, created as a patent-free replacement for GIF after the Unisys LZW patent controversy. PNG uses a two-stage compression pipeline: a prediction filter selects the optimal per-row preprocessing (none, sub, up, average, or Paeth), then DEFLATE compression encodes the filtered data. The format supports rich color modes — 1/2/4/8/16-bit grayscale, 8/16-bit per channel true color, and indexed color with palettes up to 256 entries — all with optional alpha transparency ranging from a single transparent color to a full per-pixel alpha channel with 256 or 65536 levels. PNG also stores gamma correction, ICC color profiles, text metadata, and suggested background color. One advantage is lossless compression with transparency — PNG preserves every pixel exactly while supporting smooth semi-transparent edges, making it the standard format for web graphics, UI elements, logos, screenshots, and any image where artifacts or color shifts are unacceptable. Universal support is another core strength: every web browser, operating system, image editor, and programming library handles PNG natively. The format has proven remarkably durable — after nearly three decades, PNG remains the default lossless web image format. While newer formats like WebP and AVIF offer better compression, PNG's combination of lossless quality, full transparency, and absolute ubiquity keeps it indispensable.
Initial release: October 1, 1996

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert AVIF to PNG?

PNG provides universal compatibility with lossless quality and transparency — converting from AVIF ensures your images work in every browser, editor, and application.

Which apps support PNG files?

Common options include all browsers, Photoshop, GIMP, Paint.NET, Preview. The format has good support across major operating systems.

Is AVIF to PNG conversion free?

Basic conversions are free on Convertio. Premium plans offer faster processing, larger file sizes, and higher daily conversion limits for heavier workloads.

Are my files safe during conversion?

Convertio uses encrypted connections for all transfers. Your AVIF uploads are deleted immediately after conversion, and PNG downloads are removed within 24 hours.

Can I use this on Mac and Linux?

The converter is entirely browser-based — it works on macOS, Linux, Windows, and any other platform with a modern web browser. No OS-specific software needed.

Is batch AVIF to PNG conversion available?

Absolutely — upload multiple AVIF files simultaneously and convert them all to PNG at once. Batch mode saves considerable time on repetitive conversions.

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