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Convert AVIF to PNG

Downloaded an AVIF image and your editor won't open it? Convert it to PNG, the lossless format every program understands, without losing transparency.

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or paste with Ctrl+V · JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, JXL, GIF, HEIC · up to 30 MB each

Images are processed on your device and stored only in this browser so you can convert them again.

Why convert AVIF to PNG

AVIF is one of the best formats for publishing images on the web: it compresses extremely well and every modern browser displays it. That's why more and more websites, stock libraries and CDNs serve it by default. The trouble starts when you download that image to work with it:

  • Many editors (older Photoshop versions, Paint, some design tools) can't open AVIF.
  • Some operating systems and photo viewers don't recognize it.
  • Print services, online shops and upload forms often accept only JPG or PNG.

PNG is the ideal choice when you need to edit or when the image has transparency: it's lossless, so it adds no new artifacts, and it supports a full alpha channel.

AVIF to PNG or AVIF to JPG: which one

If the image…Best option
Has a transparent background (logos, cut-out products, icons)PNG
Is going to be edited and exported againPNG (avoids stacking losses)
Is a screenshot, a chart or contains textPNG
Is a photo you just want to view or shareJPG (much smaller)

If in doubt, select PNG and JPEG at once and keep whichever suits you.

How to convert AVIF to PNG

  1. Drag your .avif files onto the drop zone or paste them from the clipboard (for example after copying an image in your browser).
  2. PNG is already selected. There's no quality setting: PNG is lossless.
  3. Click Convert and download. ImageZap optimizes the PNG with OxiPNG, which tries different compression strategies to get the smallest possible file without changing a single pixel.

Why is the PNG so much bigger?

That's expected. AVIF is a very efficient lossy format; PNG stores every pixel exactly. When converting, the PNG contains the image exactly as the AVIF decoded, and that takes more space: an 80 KB AVIF commonly becomes a PNG of 600 KB or more if it's a photo.

You're not losing quality (PNG adds no loss), but you're not getting any back either: the details AVIF discarded during compression don't return. If size matters and you don't need transparency, convert to JPG or keep using the original AVIF on the web.

To shrink the PNG:

  • Resize it if it's larger than you need. That's by far the biggest saving.
  • If it's a graphic with few colors, the resulting PNG will be small on its own: lossless compression works very well on flat areas.

HDR and 10-bit AVIF images

AVIF supports 10- and 12-bit images and high dynamic range (HDR). When converting to PNG in the browser, the image is processed at 8 bits per channel (sRGB), which is what virtually every screen and editor uses. HDR images may show a slightly compressed tonal range; for regular photography the difference isn't visible.

Frequently asked questions

Is transparency preserved when converting AVIF to PNG?

Yes. PNG supports full transparency (256 levels per pixel), just like AVIF, so soft edges and semi-transparent shadows are kept.

Can I convert animated AVIFs?

The first frame is converted. Standard PNG doesn't support animation.

Does it work in any browser?

Yes. If your browser can't decode AVIF natively, ImageZap uses its own WebAssembly decoder.

Are my images uploaded to the internet?

No. Everything is processed locally in your browser; no file leaves your device.

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