Your PNG source
A PNG can contain precise edges and transparent pixels. Consider those details when deciding whether this encoded delivery version suits the graphic.
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PNG to AVIF
Export a PNG graphic to AVIF when you want to compare a modern web format with your original.
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Converting your file
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PNG to AVIF: what changes?
The AVIF result
AVIF output can retain alpha, but the default color encoding is lossy rather than a promise of pixel-identical storage.
Inspect small text and transparent edges. Retain the PNG as a working master when those details matter.
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
PNG and AVIF: choose the right result
A PNG file may not be accepted by the app or upload form you need. PNG to AVIF creates a separate AVIF copy while leaving your original file untouched.
| Property | PNG | AVIF |
|---|---|---|
| What it stores | A raster image | A raster image; this converter exports a still |
| Compression | Lossless image compression | AV1 image compression; this export is lossy |
| Transparency | Supports alpha transparency | Supports transparency |
| Typical use | Screenshots, graphics and transparent artwork | Efficient web-image delivery where supported |
How to use png to avif
- Select the supported PNG input in the converter above.
- Confirm AVIF as the output and review any available options.
- Choose Convert Now, download the result, and open it in the destination application.
Frequently asked questions
What does PNG to AVIF preserve?
AVIF output can retain alpha, but the default color encoding is lossy rather than a promise of pixel-identical storage. Inspect small text and transparent edges. Retain the PNG as a working master when those details matter.
What should I check before using PNG to AVIF?
A PNG can contain precise edges and transparent pixels. Consider those details when deciding whether this encoded delivery version suits the graphic. Check the AVIF result before replacing the source.
What is the PNG to AVIF image limit?
Choose one PNG file up to 25 MB and 12 million pixels. The maximum side is 65,535 pixels. Resize larger sources first; this route does not silently reduce their dimensions. Tiled AVIF inputs are not supported.
Does PNG to AVIF upload my file?
No. The PNG to AVIF work runs in a local background worker. Needed converter files download on first use; your selected image is not sent to a conversion server. You can cancel processing.