AVIF to PNG Converter
Drop an AVIF, get a lossless PNG. Transparency preserved, private by default, no uploads.
Drop your AVIF file here
Converts to .png — stays on your device
Why convert AVIF to PNG?
- Importing AVIF screenshots or reference images into Photoshop, Affinity Photo, or GIMP for retouching.
- Placing a right-click-saved illustration into Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD workflows that don't yet accept AVIF.
- Preparing transparent-background artwork for InDesign layouts or print-ready PDFs.
- Archiving AVIFs as PNG for long-term storage on systems where AVIF tooling feels uncertain.
- Feeding AVIF assets into mobile app asset pipelines (Xcode, Android Studio) that still expect PNG.
- Sharing marketing graphics with collaborators on older machines that don't render AVIF.
How our converter works
The AVIF file is decoded by your browser's native AV1 image decoder and written out as a lossless PNG via an in-memory Canvas. Transparency is carried across automatically — PNG and AVIF both support a full alpha channel. Everything stays in your browser tab, which matters for pre-release brand assets, unannounced product shots, and design work you can't hand to a third-party SaaS.
AVIF vs PNG — what's the difference?
| Feature | AVIF | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy or lossless, very efficient | Lossless, baseline compression |
| File size | Much smaller | Larger, often 3–5× |
| Transparency | Full alpha | Full alpha — preserved on conversion |
| Tool support | Modern browsers; design tools catching up | Universal — every tool, every version |
| Best for | Web delivery, mobile bandwidth | Editing, design work, archival |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting AVIF to PNG restore lost quality?
No. Whatever the AVIF's lossy compression already discarded is gone. But from this point forward, editing and re-saving the PNG won't compound further loss.
Why is my PNG so much bigger than the AVIF?
AVIF uses modern lossy compression; PNG is lossless. A 500 KB AVIF commonly becomes a 2–5 MB PNG. Normal — choose PNG when quality and compatibility matter more than disk space.
Is transparency preserved?
Yes. Both formats support an 8-bit alpha channel, so transparent pixels carry over cleanly.
Can I edit the AVIF directly in Photoshop instead?
Only in recent Photoshop versions (2023+) and only via an included plug-in on some setups. Converting to PNG is the reliable path, especially for shared team machines with mixed software versions.
Do newer browsers decode AVIF reliably?
Yes. Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+, Safari 16+, and every major browser released in the last couple of years decode AVIF natively. This tool uses the browser's decoder — no extra download.
Is batch conversion supported?
Yes. Drop or select multiple AVIFs and they convert sequentially. For batches over three files, the output is offered as a single ZIP download.
About the AVIF format
AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) packages still images into the AV1 video codec's container, inheriting its state-of-the-art compression. A photograph saved as AVIF is typically 30–50% smaller than the equivalent JPG and 20–30% smaller than the equivalent WebP at matched visual quality. The adoption curve has been faster on browsers than in desktop tooling: Photoshop, Figma, and InDesign support is uneven or recent, which is why converting to PNG is still the most reliable bridge between a modern web asset and a production design workflow.