AVIF to PNG
Turn AVIF images into PNG files that open anywhere.
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AVIF → PNG
AVIF to PNG features.
Up to 50 at once
Drop a whole folder of AVIF files and download the PNGs as one ZIP.
Transparency kept
PNG supports transparent areas, so cut-outs and logos stay see-through.
Runs on your device
The files are decoded by your browser and never uploaded.
AVIF to PNG, step by step.
01
Add your AVIF files
Drag them in, paste them or choose them from a folder.
02
Check the format
The page starts on PNG. JPG and WebP are in the picker if you need a smaller file.
03
Download
Save one PNG, or every file as a ZIP.
AVIF to PNG use cases.
- Editors that reject AVIF
- Older versions of image editors, slide apps and print uploads often do not read AVIF.
- Images saved from websites
- Sites serve AVIF to save bandwidth. Save the PNG when you need to edit or archive it.
AVIF to PNG: best photos and fixes.
Why an AVIF will not open
AVIF is a modern format that compresses photos very well, and many websites now serve it. The catch is support. Older editors, some office apps, print-shop upload forms and a few operating system previewers still cannot read it. A PNG opens almost everywhere, so converting is the quick fix when a program says the file is unsupported or shows a blank thumbnail.
What PNG does and does not recover
Converting writes the pixels your browser decodes from the AVIF into a PNG without further loss. It does not bring back detail the AVIF already discarded. AVIF is usually a lossy format, so a heavily compressed file will look the same in PNG, just in a bigger container. The PNG is a safe working copy, not a restored original.
Expect a much bigger file
AVIF is one of the most efficient formats, while PNG stores every pixel with lossless compression. A photo of 300 KB as AVIF can easily become several megabytes as PNG. That is normal. If the result is too large for an upload form, choose JPG from the picker or run the PNG through the compress tool afterwards.
Transparent AVIF images
AVIF can hold transparency, and so can PNG, so a cut-out logo or product shot keeps its see-through background after conversion. This is the main reason to pick PNG over JPG here. JPG would fill the transparent area with a solid color. Keep PNG when you plan to place the image on another background later.
Browser support for decoding
This tool relies on your browser to open the AVIF, so it works in current Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari 16 or later. On an older browser the file may fail to load. Update the browser, or try another one on the same device. Nothing is uploaded either way, so you can switch freely without losing anything.
Metadata and very large images
Converting redraws the image, so camera details such as the date, phone model and location are not carried into the PNG. Images over 16 megapixels are scaled down to 16 MP first, which protects phone memory. For almost every screen or web use that is more than enough resolution, so most files come out at full size.
AVIF to PNG FAQ.
How do I open an AVIF file on Windows or Mac?
Convert it to PNG or JPG here, then open that file in any viewer. Recent browsers can also display AVIF directly.
Is AVIF to PNG lossless?
The conversion adds no new loss, but AVIF is already lossy. The PNG keeps what the AVIF shows and cannot restore detail it dropped.
Why is my PNG so much bigger than the AVIF?
AVIF compresses very efficiently, and PNG stores pixels losslessly. A several-fold size increase is normal. Choose JPG or WebP if size matters.
Does PNG keep transparent backgrounds from AVIF?
Yes. Transparent areas stay transparent in PNG. Only JPG replaces them with a fill color.
Why does my AVIF fail to load here?
Your browser probably cannot decode AVIF. Use a current Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari 16 or later.
Is it free?
Yes. Quick tools are free, need no sign-in and use no credits; your images stay in your browser. The AI tools linked below need an account.
