AVIF to JPG Converter
Drop an AVIF, get a universally-compatible JPG. No uploads — the conversion runs in your browser.
Drop your AVIF file here
Converts to .jpg — stays on your device
Why convert AVIF to JPG?
- Opening a right-click-saved photo from a modern site (where AVIF is now served by default) in Microsoft Word or Pages.
- Attaching product photos to eBay, Etsy, or Amazon listings that don't recognize AVIF.
- Embedding images in Outlook desktop, Apple Mail campaigns, or Mailchimp templates that render AVIF inconsistently.
- Uploading to WordPress plugins, Shopify themes, or older CMSes that still expect JPG or PNG.
- Preparing photos for older Android gallery apps or devices that predate AVIF support.
- Sharing via corporate intranet tools and government portals stuck on legacy file pickers.
How our converter works
AVIF is decoded using your browser's native image decoder — every modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) ships with AVIF support — then re-encoded as JPG via an in-memory Canvas. Nothing is uploaded. The conversion finishes in under a second for typical photos and leaves no trace after the tab closes.
AVIF vs JPG — what's the difference?
| Feature | AVIF | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Best-in-class — 30–50% smaller than JPG | Standard — universal baseline |
| Compatibility | Modern browsers; spotty in desktop apps | Every app, every version, forever |
| Transparency | Yes (flattened on conversion) | No |
| HDR support | Yes — 10/12-bit color | No — 8-bit SDR only |
| Best for | Web delivery, storage efficiency | Sharing, uploading, legacy apps |
Frequently asked questions
What is an AVIF file? What does .avif mean?
AVIF stands for AV1 Image File Format. It's a 2019 image format built on the AV1 video codec, designed to compress photos 30–50% smaller than JPG at the same visual quality. Browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) all decode .avif natively, but most desktop apps, email clients, and older platforms don't — which is exactly why converting AVIF to JPG is the most common path. People also search for this as 'what is avif', 'what is avif file', 'what is an avif file', 'avif file format', 'avif file type', or just 'avif format'.
Why was this photo saved as AVIF instead of JPG?
Most modern websites now serve AVIF to browsers that support it because the files are significantly smaller. Right-click-save captures whatever format the site chose to serve — increasingly AVIF on sites like Unsplash, news outlets, and CDN-optimized stores. Drop the .avif file here and you get a universally-readable JPG.
How do I convert an AVIF file to JPG (or JPEG)?
Drop the AVIF onto this page, or click Browse Files. The output is a standard .jpg that opens in any app — Word, Outlook, Photoshop, Preview, eBay's image uploader, anywhere. 'AVIF to JPG' and 'AVIF to JPEG' refer to the same conversion (JPG and JPEG are interchangeable file extensions for the same format).
AVIF vs WebP — which is better, and which should I convert from?
AVIF compresses ~20–30% better than WebP at matched quality, especially on photographs, and supports HDR / 10-bit color which WebP doesn't. WebP has wider tool support outside the browser. If a site served you AVIF, the source is AVIF — convert from that. If it served you WebP, use our WebP to JPG converter instead.
Will I lose quality converting AVIF to JPG?
A small amount — JPG re-encodes whatever the AVIF already compressed, adding one more lossy pass. At 90% quality this is usually invisible.
What happens to AVIF transparency?
JPG has no transparency, so transparent pixels are flattened to white. If you need to preserve transparency, convert to PNG instead.
Will my output JPG be bigger than the AVIF?
Typically yes — often 1.5–2× larger. That's the tradeoff for compatibility. If file size matters more than compatibility, stick with AVIF.
Which browsers support AVIF decoding?
Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+, Safari 16+, and every major browser released from 2023 onward. This converter uses the browser's native decoder, so if you can view the AVIF, you can convert it.
Does this handle batch conversions?
Yes. Drop or select multiple AVIFs and they convert sequentially. For batches over three files, the output is offered as a ZIP.
About the AVIF format
AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) was standardized in 2019 and became widely supported by 2022, using the AV1 video codec to compress stills. It routinely produces files 30–50% smaller than JPG and 20–30% smaller than WebP at matched visual quality, with native support for transparency, HDR, and wide color gamuts. The tradeoff is the usual newcomer problem: many desktop apps, older email clients, and legacy platforms still can't open AVIF. Converting to JPG is the no-drama escape hatch — which is why 'how to convert AVIF to JPG' is one of the fastest-growing image-conversion searches on the web. For lossless output (preserving transparency for editing), use AVIF to PNG instead; for animated AVIFs and other targets, AVIF to GIF or AVIF to SVG conversions exist as separate workflows.