PNG to AVIF converter

Convert PNG files to AVIF - free, fast, and browser-first when supported.

PNG AVIF
Compatible files are processed directly in your browser when possible. If local conversion is unavailable, VeraTools falls back to secure server processing for that file.

How to convert PNG to AVIF

1

Drag and drop your PNG files into the upload zone, or click to browse and select them from your device.

2

Click Convert to AVIF. The conversion runs in your browser when supported, with secure server fallback if needed.

3

Download each converted AVIF file individually, or use Download all after multiple files finish.

PNG and AVIF - what's the difference?

PNG Lossless
PNG is a popular lossless image format commonly used for screenshots, graphics, and transparent images.
AVIF Modern format
AVIF is a modern image format built for strong compression and high visual quality.

AVIF: Choose AVIF when the destination is a modern website and file size is the priority. WebP: Choose WebP instead if you need slightly broader compatibility than AVIF currently provides.

Why People Convert PNG to AVIF

Convert PNG files to AVIF online for free. AVIF produces files significantly smaller than PNG while maintaining good visual quality, making it one of the best delivery formats for web images.

PNG is lossless and large — it stores every pixel without compression loss, which is great for editing but produces large files for web delivery. AVIF uses advanced compression to deliver much smaller files at comparable visual quality, typically 50–70% smaller than PNG for the same image.

This conversion is most useful in web performance workflows: keep the PNG as the source and archive, use AVIF as the delivery format. The smaller file size directly improves page load speed, reduces bandwidth costs, and helps Core Web Vitals scores.

Common situations where this helps

Large PNG screenshots, graphics, or illustrations need to be served on a website with smaller file sizes.

PNG assets in a web project need to be converted to AVIF as part of an image optimisation step before deployment.

A CMS or image CDN accepts AVIF and you want to upload a more efficient version of existing PNG assets.

A PNG logo or illustration with transparency needs a modern delivery format that supports transparency with better compression.

Common problems and fixes

The AVIF output does not preserve transparency.

AVIF supports transparency. If the transparent background is being lost, check the converter settings — it should carry the PNG alpha channel through to the AVIF output.

The AVIF looks blurry or has artefacts compared to the PNG.

AVIF uses lossy compression by default. At lower quality settings, fine detail and sharp edges may show artefacts. Increase the quality setting for sharper output, at the cost of a slightly larger file.

Some platforms or browsers do not display the AVIF.

AVIF is supported in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari 16+. For older browsers or platforms without AVIF support, use WebP or keep the PNG as a fallback.

Frequently asked questions

How much smaller is AVIF than PNG?
Typically 50–70% smaller at comparable visual quality. A 2 MB PNG image might become a 400–600 KB AVIF with no visible difference at normal viewing sizes.
Does PNG to AVIF preserve transparency?
Yes. AVIF supports an alpha channel, so transparent areas in the PNG are preserved in the AVIF output.
Will the AVIF look exactly like the PNG?
Very close in lossy mode — the difference is generally invisible at normal viewing sizes. In lossless mode the output is pixel-perfect but the file size savings are smaller.
Can I convert multiple PNG files to AVIF at once?
Yes. Add multiple files and download each AVIF individually or use Download all.
Is this PNG to AVIF converter free?
Yes. It is free to use in your browser.

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