AVIF to PNG Converter
Want to edit an AVIF image in Photoshop, GIMP, or any desktop editor? Convert it to PNG first. Our free AVIF to PNG converter produces a pixel-perfect, lossless PNG from any AVIF file — right in your browser, with zero uploads.
PNG is the right choice when quality is non-negotiable: graphic design, screenshots, images with text, or photos headed for further editing. And because everything runs locally on your device, your images remain completely private from start to finish.
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How to convert AVIF to PNG
AVIF vs PNG: when to use which
| Feature | AVIF | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy, extremely efficient | Lossless |
| File size | Tiny | Large |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Editing support | Limited | Universal |
| Best for | Web delivery | Editing, design, archival |
Think of AVIF as the delivery format and PNG as the working format. Convert when you need to do something with the image, not just view it.
Why PNG for editing?
- Lossless pipeline: every edit-and-save cycle on a JPEG degrades quality slightly. PNG never degrades, no matter how many times you save.
- Sharp edges stay sharp: text, logos, and UI screenshots look crisp in PNG; JPEG blurs them.
- Universal editor support: every image editor since the 1990s opens PNG without plug-ins.
Tips
- File size shock is normal: expect the PNG to be several times larger than the AVIF — that's lossless quality doing its job.
- Transparency carries over: if the AVIF has an alpha channel, the PNG keeps it.
- For final sharing, convert once more: edit in PNG, then export a JPG for the web. Best of both worlds.
- Animated AVIF: only the first frame is captured.
AVIF in design workflows
Designers increasingly receive assets in AVIF — exported from modern tools or downloaded from the web — and hit a wall in their editors. Here's how to slot conversion into a professional workflow:
- Receiving: client sends AVIF brand assets → convert to PNG immediately and file the PNG as your working copy.
- Editing: do all retouching, compositing, and text work in PNG (or your editor's native format). Lossless throughout.
- Delivering for web: export finals as AVIF again if the target is a modern website — you get the bandwidth win without ever compromising your working files.
- Delivering for print/office: export as JPG or PDF instead.
The key insight: AVIF is a delivery format, PNG is a working format. Converting between them at the right moments gives you both efficiency and quality.
AVIF vs WebP: which is better?
AVIF beats WebP on pure compression (roughly 20–30% smaller at equal quality) and supports HDR. WebP currently enjoys broader software support because of its decade head start. For new web projects, AVIF is the forward-looking choice; for maximum compatibility today, WebP remains safer. Both will eventually yield to AVIF as tooling catches up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is converting AVIF to PNG truly lossless?
The PNG preserves the decoded pixels exactly — PNG compression itself loses nothing. The source AVIF was lossy-compressed when created, so the PNG faithfully reproduces that decoded image at full fidelity.
Why is the PNG so much bigger than my AVIF?
AVIF is one of the most efficient formats ever made; PNG prioritizes perfect fidelity over size. A 5–10× size increase is completely normal and expected.
Do my files get uploaded to your servers?
No — there are no servers involved in conversion. Your browser decodes the AVIF and encodes the PNG locally using built-in web technologies.
Which browsers support AVIF decoding?
All current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, and Opera decode AVIF. If your browser can display this page's demo, it can convert AVIF files.
Can I convert AVIF to PNG on an iPhone or Android?
Yes. Open this page in Safari or Chrome on your phone, upload the AVIF, and download the PNG — everything happens on-device.
Will the PNG have the same dimensions as the AVIF?
Yes, full original resolution is preserved (up to 8192 px per side, a browser safety limit almost no photo exceeds).
What's the difference between AVIF and WebP?
Both are modern Google-backed formats, but AVIF (based on the AV1 video codec) compresses 20–30% better and supports HDR. WebP has broader software support due to its age. Think of AVIF as WebP's successor.
Can Photoshop open AVIF directly?
Recent Photoshop versions support AVIF via plug-in, but many installations lack it and corporate IT policies often block plug-ins. Converting to PNG first sidesteps the issue entirely.
Which is better for web images: AVIF or PNG?
AVIF, by a wide margin — a typical AVIF is 50–70% smaller than the equivalent PNG, which means dramatically faster page loads. Use PNG only when you need lossless editing or maximum compatibility. For final web delivery on modern browsers, AVIF wins; for everything else in the workflow, PNG.